Spring break is coming up, which means ample time for netflix and all your favorite food from home… right? I say no, it’s an excellent time to get into a workout routine so you can feel great in a bathing suit at the pool. I recommend trying these five easy arm workouts without weights to get you started, then as you get more comfortable build up by adding in a dumbbell.
Shoulder Press
Stand shoulder length apart with your knees relaxed. Bend your arms and push upwards. Hold for one to three seconds and bring your arms down to the starting position. Do about 8 reps. Start without the weights and work your way up to using them!
Bicep Curl
Stand shoulder length apart with knees relaxed. Start with the left arm bent at a 90 degree angle and make a fist. Keep the elbows close to your torso and bring your fist to up to the left shoulder; hold for five seconds. Slowly release the fist back to the 90 degree angle. Repeat with the right arm. Do 10 reps on each arm.
Push- up
Lay on your stomach and put your hands close to your ears, with your fingers facing away from you. Have your feet close together. Use your arms to push yourself up while making sure your back is straight. Do as many as you can do. This is great for your arms and your core.
Arm Circles
This is a classic; stand with your feet shoulder with apart with relaxed knees. Put both arms out to your sides with the palms facing out. Make one forward circle, then switch to make one back ward circle. Repeat this set 20 times.
Chair Dip
Sit on the edge of a chair and place your hands behind you with your palms on the chair. Slide your butt off the chair while allowing your hands to hold you up. Use your arms to lower you and then to bring you up. Do 10 dips.
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