Maintaining strength as you age is a vital part of retaining your mobility and independence.
Some see this as an inevitable part of aging.
In this article, we’re breaking down the best arm-strengthening exercises after 40 you could possibly do.
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Gear up to keep your “pythons” lean and mean.
Perform three sets of 10 repetitions on all of these arm-strengthening exercises.
Rest for 60 seconds between sets, and perform the workout at least once per week.
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Bicep Curls
Standard bicep curls are a staple of any great arm workout.
They keep your biceps and forearms strong.
Be sure to use a full range of motion to avoid developing any mobility restrictions.
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Curl the dumbbells up to your chest until they make contact with your pecs.
Your thumbs should be pointed outward throughout the range of motion.
Slowly return to the starting position.
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Repeat for target repetitions.
Triceps Rope Pushdowns
Strong triceps are a key part of having strong arms.
Tricep rope pushdowns are a great way to easily and safelybuild stronger triceps.
To perform tricep rope pushdowns, begin with a cable machine and rope attachment.
Grip the rope handles with a neutral grip, thumbs pointing upward.
Extend the rope downward by straightening the elbows and focusing on a deep tricep squeeze.
Slowly return to the starting position.
Repeat for target repetitions.
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Bicep Hammer Curls
Hammer curls hit your biceps at a different angle than standard bicep curls.
You will need dumbbells held in a neutral position for this exercise, thumbs pointing upward.
To perform hammer curls, begin with the dumbbells held at your sides, palms facing your sides.
Curl the dumbbells upward until the top side of the dumbbells hit your chest.
Slowly return to the starting position, and repeat for target repetitions.
This helps ensure your arm workout hits all aspects of the triceps muscle.
If using a barbell, take a narrow grip.
Slowly flex your elbows, bringing the weight toward your forehead/top of your head.
As the weight approaches your head, extend your arms to return to the starting position.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
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Wrist Curls
The last of these arm-strengthening exercises is the wrist curl.
Wrist curls hit your forearms, which are often neglected during arm workouts.
you’re free to perform reverse wrist curls or standard wrist curls.
I recommend doing both.
Reverse wrist curls are done with a dumbbell held palm down.
Standard wrist curls have your hand palm up.
To perform wrist curls, begin seated or standing with a dumbbell in your hand.
Slowly curl your wrist up, lifting the weight one to two inches.
Eliminate any movement above the forearm to isolate the wrist.
Slowly return to the starting position.
Repeat for target repetitions.
