5. Triceps extension
Best Health recommends this one: Holding a weight behind you, pull it up by stretching out your arms above your head. You can either hold one end of the weight, or the middle.
6. Triceps kickback
With a bent back, start by holding weights close to your chest with your arms bent, then stretch them backward in a swift, controlled motion.
7. Upside-down “namaste
A slightly more challenging type of stretch, this one involves attempting to put your hands together behind your head. If you can, it’s preferable to have your palms touch completely. Try bringing your joined hands further downward behind your head – but don’t hurt yourself!
8. Arm rotation
This is probably the easiest of exercises – just stretch your arms out at your sides and rotate them in small circles. It’s also a great little workout for your back.
9. Scissors
Start with your arms stretched out, then bring them together, with one arm going over the other, then the other way around. You can either use weights for this or do it empty-handed, depending on how strong your arms already are.
10. Cobra pose
Yoga poses in general are excellent for strengthening your muscles and getting a leaner body. The cobra pose is one of the best as far as upper arms are concerned, as it involves holding most of your body up with them. Make sure to stretch before doing this pose and breathe throughout.
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