Want Sculpted Arms but Not Sure Where to Start? Try These Upper-Body Workouts on YouTube

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When I first embarked on my journey to get a more toned upper body, I had the same fears many people — and especially women — do. Would I suddenly look like a bodybuilder after a week of bicep curls? (Spoiler: no.) Would I flail helplessly with a barbell and fall in an embarrassed heap at the gym? (Almost, my first time, but that's why you should work out with a friend to spot you on weight-bearing exercises.) To soothe my irrational fears, I spent a lot of time researching good form and finding workouts on YouTube, often from women who started out just like me and came out the other side unscathed, with a more shredded physique. I still do many of those workouts to this day.

So if you find yourself in the same place, check out these upper-body workouts that will light up your arms and core.

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Complete Upper-Body Workout Routine For Women by Jazmine Garcia

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Chest Workout For Women by Megsquats

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25-Minute Core, Back, and Arm Workout by HangTightwMarcie

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15-Minute Arms of Steel Workout by POPSUGAR Fitness

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10-Minute, No-Equipment Standing Arms Workout by Emi Wong

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Upper-Body Workout For Lean Arms by Sarah's Day

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Complete Upper-Body Workout With Dumbbells by Whitney Simmons

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10-Minute Tank-Top-Arms Workout by POPSUGAR Fitness

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Upper-Body Day by Ashley Que

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Core Yoga With Jessamyn Stanley by LIVI Moves

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Weightless Arms Workout by Blogilates

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20-Minute Flat-Belly and Toned-Arms Workout by POPSUGAR Fitness

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15-Minute, No-Equipment Upper-Body Workout by MadFit

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