Best arm exercises with minimal equipment

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kelseymaccombs
kelseymaccombs Posts: 61 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I want to lose weight all over, but I'm particularly self conscious of how "blubbery" my arms have become.

What exercises would you recommend for losing inches and gaining lean muscles, but without equipment?

I use full water bottles as free-weights, for now!

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  • myfitnessval
    myfitnessval Posts: 687 Member
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    these are some articles that break down great arm strengthening exercises. keep in mind you cant spot reduce so you might as well work your full body so when you do hit that goal weight you'll look stellar.

    http://www.livestrong.com/arm-exercises-for-women/
  • MzPots
    MzPots Posts: 9
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    The Tracy Anderson Method is STILL my favourite arm workout. No equipment needed, though weights are optional. I've been amazed at how fast my arms have picked up some muscle tone!

    Check out a mini-webisode here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK_A-A7PBXc
  • ValRAAAAY
    ValRAAAAY Posts: 270 Member
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    overhead arm extensions--PERFECT for "bat wings"

    Bicep curls

    Side arm lifts

    arm circles (without weights you'll feel the burn too....)

    Suggestion: Look up the Mini challenges that are posted on the exercise forum...each one targets a specific area (today's was 150 alternating leg lunges) No equipment required, and they'll KILL you--in a very, VERY good way!!!
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
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    Get hold of two adjustable dumbbells and there's a world of possibilites waiting for you.
  • Hezzietiger1
    Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
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    burpees.
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
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    I swear push ups are the main way I got my arms. Those and basic dumb bell exercises.

    Also check out.... http://www.bodyrock.tv/
  • tinattinat
    tinattinat Posts: 56 Member
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    pushups
    tricep dips (use a chair)
    burpees
  • smcclaycouffer
    smcclaycouffer Posts: 104 Member
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    bump
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
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    I swear push ups are the main way I got my arms. Those and basic dumb bell exercises.

    Also check out.... http://www.bodyrock.tv/

    This for me as well. I do five types of pushups in my current routine. Made a huge difference in arms, shoulders, and chest.
  • 7201955
    7201955 Posts: 27 Member
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    The Tracy Anderson Method is STILL my favourite arm workout. No equipment needed, though weights are optional. I've been amazed at how fast my arms have picked up some muscle tone!

    Check out a mini-webisode here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK_A-A7PBXc

    Thanks for the tip. With fibro I have to be very careful about arm exercises, but my "blubbery" arms are not attractive.
  • deviantcupcake
    deviantcupcake Posts: 136 Member
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    Pop Pilates!
    A lot of it is quite challenging, so don't push it too hard, but if you try a few of the moves from different videos and find the ones that suit you, you can create your own arm workout.
    http://blogilates.com/arms-upper-body

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