In fact, your own body is one of the most effective arm-strengthening tools at your disposal.
Ready to flex those arms?
See all of the super-effective exercises demonstrated by trainerTamara Pridgettin the video below.
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The moves:
1.
Tricep Dips:Start in reverse tabletop position on the floor with your fingers pointing toward your feet.
Bend and straighten your arms to complete a rep.
2.
T Push-Ups:Start in a high plank with your feet hip-distance apart.
Return to center position, do another push-up, and repeat on the left side.
Plank Ups:Start in a high plank.
Bend one arm to bring the elbow and forearm to the floor.
Bring the other arm down so you are in a forearm plank.
Push back up to the start position, placing each hand where your elbows were.
Repeat this movement, alternating which side you lower first with each rep.
4.
Walk your hands out until you’re in a high plank.
Then tap each hand to the opposite shoulder while engaging your core and glutes to keep the hips still.
Walk the hands back in and return to the standing position.
Pause and then slowly lower everything back down.
Walking Push-Ups:Start in a high plank.
Walk your hands and feet to the right, then perform one push-up.
Repeat, walking hands and feet to the left this time.
have a go at keep your body in a straight line throughout the movement.
Forearm Plank Jacks:Start in a forearm plank.
Keeping your core engaged, jump your feet out and in (like jumping jacks).
Pause for a moment, then return to a forearm plank and repeat on the left side.
Triangle Push-Ups:Start in a high and create a triangle with your hands under your torso.
Bend your elbows and lower your torso to the ground to complete one push-up.
you’re free to also do this on your knees.
At the top of the push-up, reach one arm straight out to the side without rotating the hips.
Repeat, alternating the arm you reach to the side.
Move your butt off the bench and bend your legs at a 90-degree angle.
Push back up so arms are straight and repeat, lifting the opposite leg.
