strentgth training for arms

bnorris2013

So I am exercising and I want to make sure I am focusing on my arms so that I am working it as I fear I will still have the flabby arms after I lose weight - I have been suggested to do strength training

So I am going to the YMCA - They have a gym similar to planet fitness - I prefer not to do the free weights at this time so I am wondering which machine would help me with strength training for the upper underside of the arm

AmyRhubarb

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Nike Training Club (free app) and dumbbells. :bigsmile:

ChaseAlder

I would do pushups, dips, and pullups! They are easy to scale, effective, and require next to no equipment (you may need a machine to scale your pullups, or you can use a regular pullup bar with resistance bands!)

Have fun!

acpgranberg

Sweet! Thanks for the tip Amy!

Kyle_CM

I would do pushups, dips, and pullups! They are easy to scale, effective, and require next to no equipment (you may need a machine to scale your pullups, or you can use a regular pullup bar with resistance bands!)

Have fun!

This.

The machines should have demonstrations on them as far as how to utilize them. Start off slow and feel the muscle(s) work, rather than going through the motions

pattyproulx

I would do pushups, dips, and pullups! They are easy to scale, effective, and require next to no equipment (you may need a machine to scale your pullups, or you can use a regular pullup bar with resistance bands!)

Have fun!

Yup - this.

Danny_Boy13

I would do push-ups, dips, and pull-ups! They are easy to scale, effective, and require next to no equipment (you may need a machine to scale your pull-ups, or you can use a regular pull-up bar with resistance bands!)

Have fun!

^^^ This is excellent advise. If you are going to strength train free-weights are king. Machines are not as effective. Start with the free weights but start light to perfect the form. Then add to the weight from there. Machines will get you results but free-weights will get those results faster.

jzammetti

I wouldn't use the circuit machines because they try to isolate muscle groups - for general strenght training you need to work your whole body with free weights. But a book or find tips online - I am working through the New Rules for Lifting for Women and in week 3 I have increased my max weight by a lot already and I feel amazing.

Tricep_A_Tops

Dumbbells, dumbbells and more dumbbells. You can google instructional videos to find exercises, learn proper form etc.

truelypinkthing

Have a look at fitnessblender via you tube or facebook, they have lots of excellent workout videos to follow.:drinker:

edge_dragoncaller

Provided your YMCA has the same machines as mine, you'll want to use the arm extension machine to work your triceps (that is the main muscle on the back of your upper arm). That said, you would be best served to just do the whole arm. As just an example...as the bicep becomes more toned, it would pull the skin into a more taut state over the whole arm.

This is, of course, using machines. As other suggested, Pushups, Dips, and Pullups are great as well, and uses no free-weights.

WendyTerry420

I do pushups to strengthen my arms. I have made a lot of gains since I started.

bnorris2013

I am no where near ready for trying to do pullups and lifting my entire body weight and not sure I am ready to try and stabilize myself for dips so I am going to start with pushups. I found the scooby site with some directions to follow to go from 0 to 100 pushups and it suggested starting with counter pushups so I am going to start with those and see how it goes

Thanks so much I figure if I start working it now it wont be as much of a problem later