Mom of three trying to build muscle!

sjameson1025

Hello everyone! I initially weighed close to 200 after my youngest was born. As I’ve surpassed my goal weight, I set a goal to get down to 130. I’m close to that, but I’m starting to think more about body composition now. I’d like to build muscle in my arms, and my abs. I’ve been doing lateral raises and biceps extensions for my arms. I’m trying to work the backs of my arms especially. I’m just not sure what’s best for my abs. I’d like to work my lower abs especially. Any ideas on good ab exercises or maybe something I could add to my arm exercises would be very appreciated!

jayemes

This is a great thread to read https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

malibu927

Also this thread: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you

dlm7507

"Arms and abs" push-ups and planks.

Stockholm_Andy

What "equipment" do you have access to? Anything? Are you training at home or in a gym?

I ask because while it's perfectly possible to build muscle with just body weight some dumbbells or a suspension trainer (TRX copy) would give some additional options.

If you are working out at home with just body weight this could be a place to start:-

https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/beginning-bodyweight-strength-training-for-women