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Need Arm Strength

fitmom07
fitmom07 Posts: 215 Member
edited January 31 in Fitness and Exercise
I have very strong legs, however, my arm are a bit weak. I would love to be able to do a pull-up but right now I can barely pull my weight up. I know I can do pushups to strengthen my arms, but what other exercises can I do?

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  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    Bench press, overhead press, bend over rows are good, big compound lifts. If you want more isolated movements, you can try curls, tricep dips, rows, tricep extensions, hammer curls and skull crushers.
  • mdn15
    mdn15 Posts: 145
    If you want to do a real pull up, you need to strengthen your back. Do rows, lat pull downs, push ups. If you want to strengthen your arms that is different.

    A real pull up should engage you back muscles and not rely on your arms. A chin up (easier than a pull up) will engage your back and biceps.
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