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Q: Arm Building Exercises
asked by: kristina ann bergner on October 19th, 2003
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Question i'm trying to get stronger and i'd like some suggestions about building up my arms. I play soccer so my legs are really strong. My arms are not as strong. I can't afford the time or $ to join a gym so I want ideas for working out at home.
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kristina ann bergner
replied on October 19th, 2003
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I'm Not Kristina
Cool im the one who asked for arm building ideas, im not kristina, im a guy, im just borrowing her account.
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qriosity
replied on October 19th, 2003
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qriosity
replied on October 20th, 2003
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saraludlum
replied on October 22nd, 2003
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Well there are many affordable ways to strengthen your arms without having to join a gym or buy expensive equipment. For one, you should invest in elastic bands, they can be used for everything, the tighter the bands the more resistance they will give you. They should come with a few ideas on what to do, if not, be creative, but be careful not to injure yourself. You can also buy a set of free hand weights. They do not need to be very heavy, this may sound strange, but you can get as good of a work out with 10 lb weights as you can with 50 lb. Weights. The key is: do very slow repetitions. When you are exhaling (lifting) count to about 3-4 seconds (one, one-thousand, two, one-thousand etc.) then hold it for at least 2 seconds (feel the burn) and then let it back down (inhale), this time slower 4-5 seconds. It is very important how you do you reps. Good luck!
Sara
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IceAgent
replied on October 23rd, 2003
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You Can Also Use
4 litre plastic milk jugs (they have handles) and fill them up with sand or water. If you change the amount of water or sand in them you will get different weights.
Rubber bands will work too.
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Helden
replied on October 28th, 2003
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This Is Actually Something I Can Help You With.......
Use plate dumb bells or solid cast dumb bells. If you're using plates, purchase 4, 8oz. Plates, so when you increase your weight you can go up one pound on each bell. If you get solid cast, get two sets: you should only be able to curl the lighter dumb bells in correct form 10 or fewer repetitions. Get a set that's slightly heavier as well.

This is my strength & shape routine for the upper body: 4-6 sets of 6-10 reps, or until failure on the last set, three times a week.

1) military press
2) curl
3) standing row
4) tricep fly (use slightly lighter weights for these)

i go through the 4 exercises, and repeat until the sets have been completed. That way the exercises can be done continuously, and you don't have to rest between sets. It doesn't take long. Watch your form & do the exercises smoothly & slowly.

Also, try ordinary pushups & bench pressing. You should see results right away.
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