Working on keeping your arms strong is so important as you age.
Needless to say, arm day at the gym is essential.
And next, be sure to check out9 Exercise Habits That Are Destroying Your Back After 50.
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You’re using your arms when you shouldn’t.
Some exercises may seem like arm workouts, but they in fact are not.
You’re overtraining.
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It’s a necessary step!
You’re working out through an injury.
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You’re using poor posture when exercising.
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You’re not eating the right foods to recover.
It’s essential for your muscles to repair after a workout, which requires feeding them with nutrients.
You’re not doing compound exercises.
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There are several popular arm exercises, such as bicep curls, that concentrate on one muscle.
However, your body doesn’t typically use one muscle at a time.
That’s why Dr. Bohl recommends performing compound exercises.
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Compound arm movements include hammer curls, rows, chest presses, shoulder presses, and pull-ups."
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