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Adding arm strengthening

tcphipps
tcphipps Posts: 3
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
I've been walking on the treadmill for several weeks. Increasing speed and incline. Today I decided to add in 1 lb weights to do something with my arms. Any suggestions on reps and workouts?

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  • trojan_bb
    trojan_bb Posts: 699 Member
    you'd have better results just doing a few sets of arm curls and a tricep exercise before the treadmill. 3-4 sets, 6-12 reps. done. and with more than 1 lb weight.
  • SwollocaustSurvivor
    SwollocaustSurvivor Posts: 3
    A 1lbs weight will get you about the same muscle response as the cardio you are already doing. I would incorporate some basic barbell work into your routine. Some benching, bent over rows etc. This could even enhance fat loss by burning your glycogen stores, so if you do cardio after heavy lifting you'll rely more on fat stores, so that's an added bonus to being strong :)
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    trojan_bb wrote: »
    you'd have better results just doing a few sets of arm curls and a tricep exercise before the treadmill. 3-4 sets, 6-12 reps. done. and with more than 1 lb weight.

    ^This. Walking with 1lb weights will do absolutely nothing to the strength in your arms.
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