Arm Exercises Directory
Looking for toner or stronger arms? Having a strong upper body is important for posture and for everyday activities. Some good exercises to help with this area are push-ups, shoulder presses, seated rows, planks, and many more. Your home or gym probably has what you need to start toning up. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how to tone and strengthen your arms, why it's important to have a strong upper body, and much more.
Medical Reference
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12 Common Shoulder Problems & How To Treat Them
Should joints are not without their fair share of problems. Learn about common should afflictions, problems, and injuries and get tips on how to treat a painful shoulder.
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What Exercises Help for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Learn how to do hand exercises that may help if you have mild to moderate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Features
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Best Exercises for Arms
Learn about the best exercises to build arm strength.
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Strength Training: Building Arm Muscles
Building arm muscles is important for doing the activities of daily living as well as for preventing loss of muscle mass. Here are some basic exercises for building biceps and triceps strength.
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Arm and Hand Exercises for Stroke Rehab
WebMD asked stroke rehab experts to describe the types of exercises that are used to help stroke survivors regain the use of their affected arm.
Video
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5-Minute Shoulder and Arm Workout
Blast your upper body with these 5 exercises.
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Quick 5-Minute Upper Body Workout
Here's a quick workout with chair dips, bent over rows, and upright rows.
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Upper Body Circuit in less Than 10 Minutes
Use this circuit routine for a solid, upper-body workout.
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Quick Upper Body Martial Arts Workout
Strike, punch, and block your way through this quick, medium-level upper-body workout.
Slideshows & Images
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The Biceps (Human Anatomy): Function, Diagram, Conditions, & More
WebMD provides information about the anatomy of the bicep muscle and its function, conditions that affect the bicep, and much more.
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Risky Exercises and Better Bets
Workout not working? Who has time to waste on ineffective, risky exercises? Not you. So ditch these seven moves which may not deliver the results you want -- and may even cause injury
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7 Exercises That Really Work
See how to properly perform seven exercises including squats, lunges, crunches, and the bend-over row. Good technique is a must for effective and safe workouts.