Three way arms

Activates muscles of the arms and shoulders and develops strength used in everyday movements like lifting and reaching.
Intensity: Intense
Recommended repetitions: 10-15

Before you get into your workout it’s important to warm up. Just 5 minutes of light activity is all you need. Things like:

  • Walking
  • Jogging on the spot
  • Pumping your arms
  • Shoulder rolls
  • Controlled punches
  • Circular ‘windmill’ arm movements in the air.
  1. Hold a water bottle or weight in each hand
  2. Perform a front raise, keeping elbows straight and lifting your wrists to shoulder height in front of your body. Return to starting position
  3. Perform a lateral raise, keeping elbows straight and lifting your wrists to shoulder height at the side of your body. Return to starting position
  4. Perform a shoulder press, extending elbows to push weights above head, and then slowly returning to starting position

After your workout, cool down by following any of the above activities, again for 5 minutes. This is also a great time to stretch your muscles holding each stretch for 20-30 seconds. Make sure you hold at a point where you can feel the stretch but you shouldn’t feel discomfort or pain. Don’t bounce through these, just slow steady movements.

Disclaimer: If you have been inactive for a while, have heart disease, or a close relative with heart disease or if you have other major health problems, or are pregnant, please check with your doctor before following these workouts.

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