Exercises to help tone arms

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Hand weights are necessary for some of these exercises.

1. Horizontal Arm Lifts

To do this exercise, you will need two five to ten pound weights, depending on your strength. This exercise is made to help you tone your triceps. Lay on your back and hold one weight on each hand. Put your arms on the floor facing upwards and lift one arm pointing to the ceiling. Bring the arm down after you hold for 15 seconds and repeat on the other arm.

2. Uneven Push ups 

Most people have heard of a regular push up and this is very similar with one modification. You will need either a  small exercise ball or an object that is around a foot tall. Get into a push up position but have one arm on your object. Your arms at this point should be at different heights. Do a push up as normal, 10 times, then switch.

3. Circles

This exercise is simple to do when you do not have any weights readily available. Stand up straight and extend each arm to the side so they are aligned with your shoulders. Move both arms in quick circles that range from small to medium. Do this for 30 seconds and change the direction. You can even play it up by moving them in different directions.

4. Arm Plank

You will need a mat for this exercise to prevent hurting your arms. Get down   with your stomach facing the floor and get into a push up position. Instead of holding yourself up with your hands use your forearms. When you do this for the first it can be difficult so practice everyday for 30 seconds to gain better  forearm strength.