Arm Curl
Exercise Instructions:
After a few weeks of doing this exercise for your upper arm muscles, lifting that gallon of milk will be much easier.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold weights straight down at your sides, palms facing forward. Breathe in slowly.
- Breathe out as you slowly bend your elbows and lift weights toward chest. Keep elbows at your sides.
- Hold the position for 1 second.
- Breathe in as you slowly lower your arms.
- Repeat 10-15 times.
- Rest; then repeat 10-15 more times.
Targeted Muscles:
Upper arm muscles
What You Need:
Hand-held weights or household items (soup cans, bottles of water)
Tip:
As you progress, use a heavier weight and alternate arms until you can lift the weight comfortably with both arms.
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Arm Curl