exercises for arms?

DeenaSteelerGirl
DeenaSteelerGirl Posts: 421 Member
edited September 26 in Fitness and Exercise
I joined gym about a month ago. What exercise or weight machine is good to tone the part under the arm ? You know the the upper arm ... underneath that. Thanks.

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  • kblue2007
    kblue2007 Posts: 2,564 Member
    The shoulder press works your triceps and shoulders, also the chest press is good or the good ol' tricep machine...I like the machines that work more than one muscle at a time though. I feel like I am getting more bang plus working larger muscle groups help burn calories faster :)
  • kimmerroze
    kimmerroze Posts: 1,330 Member
    Tricep curl machine... also the rower is a good one.. pick up al 5-10 pound dumbell and lift it above your head but keep the dumbell behind your head.

    you can also do back wards push ups by taking a bench turning your back to it put your feet out in front of you and your arms on the bench, lower your body below the seat and then push back up with your arms.
  • foxxybrown
    foxxybrown Posts: 838 Member
    Good ole push-ups!
  • hottottie11
    hottottie11 Posts: 907 Member
    PUSH-UPS!!! One of the best workouts for your arms, chest and back
  • bachooka
    bachooka Posts: 719 Member
    skull crushers and tricep extensions! and almost any exercise that has the word tricep in it. :D skull crushers are my fav tho!
  • hpsnickers1
    hpsnickers1 Posts: 2,783 Member
    Machines are nice but they can restrict movement. Go for some dumbbells. There are all kinds of curl exercises. And don't forget those triceps. These can sometimes be neglected. Push ups great for your arms and shoulders!
  • kblue2007
    kblue2007 Posts: 2,564 Member
    Plank is also a very good arm exercise......
    Have you tried any yoga......I get a great arm workout from some of the exercises.
  • kblue2007
    kblue2007 Posts: 2,564 Member
    Machines are nice but they can restrict movement. Go for some dumbbells. There are all kinds of curl exercises. And don't forget those triceps. These can sometimes be neglected. Push ups great for your arms and shoulders!

    I think machines are good for people just starting out using weights. If they jump into free weights with out much idea of how much or how to they can really hurt themsevles. But I do agree that once that has been established weights or body resistance are great.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    Push ups are the best overall arm, chest and back movement. I was told by my trainer the best moves are natural ones that involve all muscles at once instead of isolating them and working them unproportionately.
  • maorifulla
    maorifulla Posts: 13
    +1 for pushups - and tricep dips :)
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
    dips are the best in my opion.
    Triceps pushdowns.
    skullcrushers.
    any pressing motion.
  • badaztek310
    badaztek310 Posts: 5
    I think bent over tricep extensions are killer!! You'll feel the burn instantly! ! And also cable tricep pull down forward and backwards
  • TheDeviation
    TheDeviation Posts: 149
    Check out http://www.jefit.com/exercises/triceps/ .

    Tricep extensions of any variety will tone those up for you.
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