Having toned arms is all about consistency, which is why it can be a challenge — with all those other exercises to balance every time you go to the gym. A few moves you can do easily at home and with minimal equipment are all you might need to ensure having enviable arms to show off all year long.
When it comes to upper body exercises at home, you can target all of your muscle groups with 1 or 2 pairs of dumbbells or barbells, or even heavy cans of soup, water bottles, or other household items — so you can't use the "but I need so much equipment" excuse.
Grab your chosen weights and follow through for exercises that'll strengthen your arms.
This classic exercise helps tone the front of your upper arm and gives you a defined and chiseled upper body. You can use dumbbells, a bar, or even cans of soup to complete this exercise at home.
Use triceps kickbacks to help tone the hard-to-reach back of your upper arm.
Overhead shoulder press target your shoulders and triceps. Be very careful not to lean back as you raise the weights or you'll put pressure on your lower back.
This simple exercises helps give you defined and slender shoulders. Don't use heavy weights, as you're only activating a small lateral muscle to lift your arms.
Overhead triceps extensions are another great exercise to isolate the back of your upper arm. Only one weight is required and you can use a dumbbell or kettlebell to make this one work.
Work your upper back and the area between your shoulder blades with this low-impact exercise. Be careful not to hunch your shoulders or build any tension in your neck.
Using a bench or a mat, skull crushers tone your triceps and core, and put minimal strain on your back and shoulders.
Using a bench or a mat, this move focuses on your triceps, chest, shoulders, and core. You can keep a slight bend in your elbow to take some pressure of your shoulders as you lift.
Upright rows target your upper back and neck, as well of the area between your shoulder blades. It also improves your posture and can be completed with dumbbells or a barbell.
Bent-over back rows are another variation for targeting and toning your upper back and core. Make sure to keep your stomach tight, taking pressure of your lower back as you lift.
This combination exercise for your core, obliques and upper body will help flatten your stomach and strengthen your arms at the same time. Be careful to use good form and resist swinging your body as you come up to sitting for maximal results.
A total body exercise for your upper body and core, pushups are one of the most effective ways to improve your bodyweight to body strength ratio. Modify by starting on your knees and building up to your toes.