Incorporate these bodyweight exercises into your routine to effectively target and strengthen your arm muscles.
Remember to maintain proper form and technique throughout each exercise to maximize results and minimize the risk of injury.
With dedication and consistency, you’re able to achieve the bigger and stronger arms you desire.
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Pushups
Pushups are a staple for getting bigger arms.
This classic bodyweight exercise is known for its effectiveness in building arm strength.
Start in a plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
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Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the ground.
Push back up to the starting position, keeping your core engaged throughout.
Lower your body until your chest nearly touches your hands.
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Push back up to the starting position.
Push yourself back up to the starting position.
Complete three sets of eight to 12 reps.
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Pull your body up until your chin clears the bar.
Lower yourself back down with control.
Grip an overhead bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and palms facing away from you.
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Pull your body up until your chin clears the bar.
Lower yourself with control.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended by your sides.
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While gripping a towel, flex your elbows to curl your hands toward your shoulders.
Lower your arms back down with control.
Start in a plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders.
Push up onto your hands, one hand at a time, until you are in a pushup position.
Lower yourself back down to the plank position, one arm at a time, and repeat.
This variation of traditional pushups targets the shoulders and triceps more intensely.
Start in a downward dog yoga position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your hips raised toward the ceiling.
Bend your elbows and lower your upper body toward the ground.
Push back up to the starting position.
Assume a pushup position with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
Lower your body toward the ground while simultaneously extending one arm out to the side.
Push back up to the starting position, then switch arms and repeat on the other side.
Complete three sets of six to 10 reps on each side.
Lift your hips toward the ceiling, creating a straight line from your head to your heels.
Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
Push back up to the starting position.
Complete three sets of eight to 12 reps.
