Arm workout suggestions?

chargrove1990
chargrove1990 Posts: 35
edited November 7 in Fitness and Exercise
What are some arm workout suggestions you guys have? I want to get rid of that "armpit fat" and tone my arms up a bit.

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  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    In my experience, good old fashioned push ups makes a world of a difference.
  • chargrove1990
    chargrove1990 Posts: 35
    Hahaha, I seriously hate push ups! I can't do them for crap :laugh: Guess I'm going to have to start small!
  • bheathfit
    bheathfit Posts: 451 Member
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/6-weeks-to-sick-arms.html

    Blend these arm exercises into a good workout program and they will help build mass. Unfortunately this program only shows the arm portions and doesn't expand into the other exercise routines.

    If you need a complete routine:

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/shortcut-to-size.html

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/kris-gethin-12-week-daily-trainer.html

    Remember that these guys are trying to sell supplements. If you eat right, beginners and intermediate lifters do not need a lot of supplements. Just get a good multivitamin, Fish oil, Maybe Creatine if you want (I use bodybuilding.com micronized creatine. Like $15 for 200 doses) Don't spend a lot of $$$ on supplements. Most don't work as advertised.
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    Hahaha, I seriously hate push ups! I can't do them for crap :laugh: Guess I'm going to have to start small!

    Modified push ups work just fine. Work your way up and you will do great.
  • steve0820
    steve0820 Posts: 510 Member
    Chin Up & Dips
  • bheathfit
    bheathfit Posts: 451 Member
    Chin Up & Dips

    +1

    Go wide on the chin ups if possible and you will build lats better as well. Remember to balance your upper and lower body workouts though. Don't want to end up top heavy or you will tip over. Hard to balance on tiny stick legs... :wink:
  • Mrsallypants
    Mrsallypants Posts: 887 Member
    I like incline curls (biceps), hammer curls (brachialis, brachioradialis), french press (triceps), overhead press (anterior, lateral detoids, triceps), dumbbell rows (rear deltoids and general upper back).
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    You can't spot reduce fat. Continue decreasing BF% by eating at a reasonable deficit and following a whole-body strength training programme.
  • chargrove1990
    chargrove1990 Posts: 35
    Woo! Okay! Thanks for all the input everyone!
  • addictedtosweat
    addictedtosweat Posts: 68
    Tricep kickbacks!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,031 Member
    "Armpit fat" is just that and you can't rid yourself of it by doing direct exercises for the arms. You can condition the muscle underneath, but calorie deficit consistently over time will be what's needed. Even then, genetics, age and how much you have to lose may not get you the results you desire.
    But basic exercise to work the triceps are pushups, tricep extensions, and kickbacks.

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