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PictureName of ExerciseMuscle Groups
Medicine Ball Ab Wood Choppers - Arm ExerciseMedicine Ball Ab Wood Choppers- Arm Exercise: To begin this wood chopper exercise start in a squat position holding a medicine ball at your side with two hands. Now explode upwards bringing the medicine ball across your body ...Abdominals, Core Strength, Arms, Medicine Ball, Plyometrics, Hockey, Golf, Transverse Abdominals,
Reverse Preacher Curls - Arm ExerciseReverse Preacher Curls- Arm Exercise: Start by sitting in the machine as shown and reverse your hands as shown. This will work a your Brachialis and Biceps Brachii at a different angle than regular preacher curls. Ra...Arms, Biceps Brachii, Forearms, Brachialis, Compound, Upper Body,
Bent-over Barbell Rows - Arm ExerciseBent-over Barbell Rows- Arm Exercise: To begin the Bent-over barbell row stand with feet shoulder width apart and a bend in the knees. Bend at the waist with your head up and grasp a bar with an wide overhand grip. B...Back, Latissimus Dorsi, Biceps Brachii, Erector Spinae, Arms, Lower Back, Compound, Barbell, Upper Body,
Close Grip Pulldowns - Arm ExerciseClose Grip Pulldowns- Arm Exercise:
Using a narrow grip handle, put your knees underneath the pad, and lean back slightly. Pull the handle down smoothly until it touches the top of your chest. Now extend your arm...
Back, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Biceps Brachii ,Arms, V-Grip, Cable, Compound, Upper Body,
Standing Row (Elastic Band) - Arm ExerciseStanding Row (Elastic Band)- Arm Exercise: Start by standing up straight and have the middle of the band tied to the door knob so you can still grab both ends. Now with your hands grabbing both ends extend fully while keep...Back, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Biceps Brachii, Arms, Compound, Upper Body,
One Arm Row - Arm ExerciseOne Arm Row- Arm Exercise: While grabbing a dumbbell in one hand, bend forward keeping your back level with the ground. Keep your non-working hand on the bench for support. Start with the weight down by yo...Back, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Biceps Brachii, Arms, Dumbbell, Compound, Upper Body,
T-Bar Rows - Arm ExerciseT-Bar Rows- Arm Exercise:
Stand on a block with legs bent and bend forward at the waist. Grab teh T-Bar with either a wide or narrow grip and keep your head up. By bending your arms, lift the bar stra...
Back, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Biceps Brachii, Arms, Machine, Barbell, Compound, Upper Body,
Chin-Ups - Arm ExerciseChin-Ups- Arm Exercise:
Hold the chin-up bar with palms facing forward with a wide grip. Hang from the bar (you may have to bend your knees to do so). Pull you body up until the your neck meets the ...
Back, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Biceps Brachii, Arms, Machine, Compound, Upper Body,
Reverse Grip Chinups - Arm ExerciseReverse Grip Chinups- Arm Exercise:
Hold the chin-up bar with palms facing you with a shoulder width grip. Hang from the bar (you may have to bend your knees to do so). Pull you body up until the your neck meets ...
Back, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Biceps Brachii, Arms, Machine, Compound, Upper Body,
Lat Pulldown - Arm ExerciseLat Pulldown- Arm Exercise: Using a wide bar, hold it with a wide comfortable grip, while putting your knees underneath the pad. Pull the bar down smoothly until it touches the top of your chest. Now extend...Back, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Biceps Brachii, Erector Spinae, Arms, Lower Back, Cable, Compound, Wide Grip, Upper Body,
Seated Row - Arm ExerciseSeated Row- Arm Exercise: To begin the seated row take hold of the handles of your favourite bar (Could be like the one shown). Sit with your back straight while keeping your legs bent and feet against the...Back, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Biceps Brachii, Erector Spinae, Arms, Lower Back, V-Grip, Cable, Compound, Upper Body,
Straight Arm Pulldowns - Arm ExerciseStraight Arm Pulldowns- Arm Exercise: Stand upright and grab the weight out in front of you with your arms fully extended. Lower the weight keeping your arms straight until they are just about by your side. Let the w...Back, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Isolation, Cable, Straight Bar, Upper Body,
Dumbbell Bent Over Row - Arm ExerciseDumbbell Bent Over Row- Arm Exercise: Stand with your knees bent and your torso at a 60 degree angle. Now with the weights fully extended in your hand bring them straight up to your chest contracting your shoulderblad...Back, Rhomboids, Latissimus Dorsi, Brachialis, Arms, Dumbbell, Compound, Upper Body,
Lying Cable Curls - Arm ExerciseLying Cable Curls- Arm Exercise: Start by lying on a bench with your arms straight up holding a straight bar attached to a cable. With your back flat on the bench lower the weight using your biceps keeping your e...Biceps Brachii, Brachalis, Isolation, Arms, Cable, Upper Body,
One Arm Cable Curls - Arm ExerciseOne Arm Cable Curls- Arm Exercise: Start with a cable in one hand standing perfectly erect. Now raise the weight while keeping your elbow into your side and breathing out on the way up. Breathe in on the way down ...Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Arms, Isolation, Cable, Upper Body,
Reverse Curls - Arm ExerciseReverse Curls- Arm Exercise:
Stand upright with your back and head straight. Grasp a bar with an overhand grip at shoulder width and slowly raise the weight with your elbows tight into your body. Once the ...
Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Forearm, Arms, Isolation, Barbbell, Dumbbell, Upper Body,
Standing E-Z Curl Bar | Standing Barbell Curl - Arm ExerciseStanding E-Z Curl Bar | Standing Barbell Curl- Arm Exercise: The standing e-z curl bar curls for the biceps brachii and brachialis can be performed by standing up and having the bar infront of you with arms completely extended. Now r...Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Forearm, Arms, Isolation, Barbbell, E-Z Curl Bar, Upper Body,
Preacher Curls - Arm ExercisePreacher Curls- Arm Exercise: Start with an ez-curl bar sitting at a preacher bench (as shown). Adjust the preacher bench so that it is comfortably in your armpit. With your arms extended and holding on to th...Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Forearm, Arms, Isolation, Barbell, E-Z Curl Bar, Upper Body,
Barbell Curls - Arm ExerciseBarbell Curls- Arm Exercise: Stand upright with your back and head straight. Grasping a bar of a predetermined weight at shoulder width, slowly raise the weight with your elbows tight into your body. Once th...Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Forearm, Arms, Isolation, Barbell, Upper Body,
Concentration Curls - Arm ExerciseConcentration Curls- Arm Exercise: Start by sitting on a bench with one elbow resting on the same leg. The other arm should be between your legs and not resting against the other leg. Slowly grasp the weight and r...Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Forearm, Arms, Isolation, Dumbbell, Upper Body,
Dumbbell Curls - Arm ExerciseDumbbell Curls- Arm Exercise: This is performed by starting with dumbbells in either hand, sitting on a big ball, with your back and head straight, and palms facing forward. Raise the weight to touch your shou...Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Forearm, Arms, Isolation, Dumbbell, Upper Body,
Hammer Curls - Arm ExerciseHammer Curls- Arm Exercise:
While standing, grasp a dumbbell in each hand with your back and head straight, and palms facing each other. Raise the weight to touch your shoulder, keeping your elbows tight ...
Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Forearm, Arms, Isolation, Dumbbell, Upper Body,
Elastic Band Bicep Curls - Arm ExerciseElastic Band Bicep Curls- Arm Exercise: Start by standing or sitting and with the band underneath your feet and your feet and shoulders relaxed raise the band using your biceps and until you have completed a curl as show...Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Forearm, Isolation, Arms, Elastic Band, Upper Body, Exercise Band ,
Lying Bicep Isolation Curls - Arm ExerciseLying Bicep Isolation Curls- Arm Exercise: These lying bicep isolation exercise ball curls are performed by lying supine on a ball with your hips high and your arms draped to the side of the ball holding dumbbells. Now slo...Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Isolation, Arms, Upper Body, Freeweight, Dummbells, Home,
Dumbbell Ball Preacher Bicep Isolation Curl - Arm ExerciseDumbbell Ball Preacher Bicep Isolation Curl- Arm Exercise: Start this bicep isolation exercise by kneeling overtop of a ball with a dummbell in one hand draped on top of the ball. With your one arm curl the weight until there there is jus...Biceps Brachii, Dumbbell, Exercise Ball, Stability Ball, Swiss Ball, Isolation, Arms, Brachialis, Forearms, Upper Body, Freeweight,
Cable Curls - Arm ExerciseCable Curls- Arm Exercise:
Stand facing a low pulley with a straigth bar attached to it. Grasp the bar with a shoulder width grip and arms extended down. Keeping the upper arm rigid, curl the bar up un...
Biceps Brachii, Forearm, Arms, Isolation, Cable, Straight Bar, Upper Body,
2121's- Arm Exercise:
Stand upright with your back and head straight. Grasping a bar at shoulder width, slowly raise the bar halfway until the bar is parallel with the floor. Do this for 7 reps. Th...
Biceps Brachii, Forearm, Arms, Isolation, Dumbbell, Freeweight, Upper Body,
Incline Dumbbell Curls - Arm ExerciseIncline Dumbbell Curls- Arm Exercise:
Grasp a dumbbell in each hand, sit on an incline bench, with your back and head straight, and palms facing forward. Raise the weight to touch your shoulder, keeping your elbows...
Biceps Brachii, Forearm, Arms, Isolation, Dumbbell, Freeweight, Upper Body,
Reverse Dumbbell Incline Curls - Arm ExerciseReverse Dumbbell Incline Curls- Arm Exercise:
Grasp a dumbbell in each hand, sit on an incline bench facing the back pad, and palms facing forward. Raise the weight to touch your shoulder, keeping your elbows tight in to y...
Biceps Brachii, Forearm, Arms, Isolation, Dumbbell, Freeweight, Upper Body,
Lying Down Cable Curls - Arm ExerciseLying Down Cable Curls- Arm Exercise: Start by lying down on a mat with a cable between your legs. Now while maintaining keeping your back firmly on the ground, lift the weight using your biceps and brachialis. This ...Brachialis, Biceps Brachii, Arms, Isolation, Cable, Upper Body,
Dumbbell FlyDumbbell Fly's- Arm Exercise: While lying on a bench holding the dumbbells at arms length with a slight bend at the elbow, raise the dumbbells (as shown) to the top. Keeping full tension upon the pectorals at ...Chest, Anterior Deltoid ,Shoulder, Shoulders, Arms, Isolation, Dumbbell, Bench, Upper Body,,
Chair Bench Press (Elastic Band) - Arm ExerciseChair Bench Press (Elastic Band)- Arm Exercise: Sit in a chair and wrap the elastic around your chair. With the elastic coming around from your shoulders and holding your elbows up press your arms out to full extention and then...Chest, Anterior Deltoids, Triceps, Pectoralis Major, Shoulder, Shoulders, Arms, Compound, Elastic Band, Upper Body, Exercise Band,
Machine Bench Press(Vertical Press) - Arm ExerciseMachine Bench Press(Vertical Press)- Arm Exercise: Start with your back firmly against the pad. While having the weights around your nipples (in height) push the weight out with your lower back firmly against the pad. Complete th...Chest, Anterior Deltoids, Triceps, Pectoralis Major, Shoulder, Shoulders, Arms, Machine, Compound, Upper Body,
Smith Machine Incline Press - Arm ExerciseSmith Machine Incline Press- Arm Exercise: Start by making sure you are comfortable underneath a bar with the weight around your upper chest (make sure this is comfortable). Now raise the weight and if you ever need a spot...Chest, Pectoralis Major, Triceps, Anterior Deltoids, Arms, Smith Machine, Machine, Compound, Upper Body,
Ball Incline Dumbbell Press - Arm ExerciseBall Incline Dumbbell Press- Arm Exercise: Sit on the ball and roll out with dumbbells so that the middle of your back is on the ball, and bring your hands to the side as shown. Now get in a squat position so that your fee...Chest, Pectorialis Major, Triceps, Anterior Deltoids, Arms, Shoulder, Shoulders, Dumbbell, Upper Body,
Wall Push Up - Arm ExerciseWall Push Up- Arm Exercise: This exercise is great for people who are not able to do a regular push up. To begin, start standing up and then lean against a wall with your hands out. Now with your hands at s...Chest, Triceps, Anterior Deltiods. Pectoralis Major, Arms, Shoulder, Shoulders, Calisthenics, Bodyweight, Home, Compound, Upper Body,
Push Up - Arm ExercisePush Up- Arm Exercise: To complete a pushup start by lying face down on the ground with your hands out to the side (a bit wider than shoulder width). Now with your arms slightly bent, and your knees str...Chest, Triceps, Anterior Deltoids, Pectoralis Major, Arms, Shoulder, Shoulders, Calisthenics, Bodyweight, Home, Compound, Upper Body,
Knee Push Up (Modified Push Up) - Arm ExerciseKnee Push Up (Modified Push Up)- Arm Exercise: Start with your knees on the floor and your feet up (facing the mat). Place your hands parallel with your shoulders and a bit wider than shoulder width apart. Without touching th...Chest, Triceps, Anterior Deltoids, Pectoralis Major, Arms, Shoulder, Shoulders, Calisthenics, Bodyweight, Home, Compound, Upper Body,
Dips - Arm ExerciseDips- Arm Exercise: To perform the Dip exercise, extend yourself at arms length above the bars, then lower yourself slowly until ninety degrees then back to the top. The more forward you lean, the mo...Chest, Triceps, Anterior Deltoids, Shoulder, Shoulders, Arms, Compound, Calisthenics, Pectoralis, Bodyweight, Home, Upper Body,
Incline Dumbbell Press - Arm ExerciseIncline Dumbbell Press- Arm Exercise: Lower the dumbbells down to the level of your body. (as shown) Raise the dumbbells slowly, keeping them steady with your abdominals flexed. This exercise is the most difficult b...Chest, Triceps, Anterior Deltoids, Shoulder, Shoulders, Arms, Compound, Pectoralis, Dumbbell, Freeweight, Upper Body,
Bench Press - Arm ExerciseBench Press- Arm Exercise: While lying comfortably on a bench, the bar should be lowered to the middle of the chest area, and then back up to full extention without locking your elbows. The lower back shoul...Chest, Triceps, Anterior Deltoids, Shoulder, Shoulders, Arms, Compound, Pectoralis, Freeweight, Barbell, Upper Body,
Wrist Curls - Arm ExerciseWrist Curls- Arm Exercise:
Sit on a bench with your forearms lying on top of your thighs and holding a barbell with an underhand grip. Bend your forward so that the bar is resting on your fingers. Curl...
Forearm, Isolation, Barbell, Dumbbell, Upper Body, Freeweight,
Standing Wrist Curls - Arm ExerciseStanding Wrist Curls- Arm Exercise:
Grab a barbell from behind you by reaching your arms back and using a underhand grip. Have your arms hang with barbell behind you and the bar resting in your fingers. Curl th...
Forearm, Isolation, Barbell, Dumbbell, Upper Body, Freeweight,
Wrist Extensions - Arm ExerciseWrist Extensions- Arm Exercise:
Sit on a bench with your forearms lying on top of your thighs and holding a barbell with an overhand grip. Bend your forward so that the bar is resting on your fingers. Curl th...
Forearm, Isolation, Barbell, Upper Body, Freeweight,
Shoulder / Deltoid Extensions - Arm ExerciseShoulder / Deltoid Extensions- Arm Exercise: Start with the cable weight across your body as shown. Now raise the weight by pulling the weight across your body with your rear deltoid. This is an advanced exercise because of...Rear Deltoids, Posterior Deltoids, Shoulder, Shoulders, Arms, Upper Body,
Arnold Press - Arm ExerciseArnold Press- Arm Exercise: The arnold press can be completed sitting or standing. To begin, grasp a dumbbell in each hand and raise the weights to top position of a dumbbell curl. As you raise the dumbbell...Shoulder, Shoulders, Anterior Deltoid, Triceps, Medial Deltoid, Compound, Dumbbell, Arms, Upper Body,
Seated Shoulder Press (Elastic band) - Arm ExerciseSeated Shoulder Press (Elastic band)- Arm Exercise: Start with the band underneath your chair and with both hands firmly gripping both ends. Now with your arms out to the sides and your hands up in the air making a 90 deg angle (se...Shoulder, Shoulders, Anterior Deltoids, Medial Deltoids, Triceps, Arms, Compound, Upper Body, Elastic, Exercise Band,
Push Press  - Arm ExercisePush Press - Arm Exercise: This exercise is meant for overall power and strength. This exercise should only be performed if you are an advanced trainer or supervised by a spotter. Start by standing up with...Shoulder, Shoulders, Anterior Deltoids, Medial Deltoids, Triceps, Rectus Femoris, Thigh, Gluteus Maximus, Arms, Legs, Hamstrings, Quadricep, Butt, Barbell, Compound, Upper Body, Lower Body,
Machine Military Press (Shoulder Press) - Arm ExerciseMachine Military Press (Shoulder Press)- Arm Exercise: Start by sitting in the machine with your back flat against the back of the pad. Now with your hands out gripping the pads raise the machine straight up. Once you reach the top s...Shoulder, Shoulders, Anterior Deltoids, Triceps, Arms, Machine, Compound, Upper Body,
Dumbbell Power Cleans - Arm ExerciseDumbbell Power Cleans- Arm Exercise: Start by standing as shown with the weights at knee height. Space your feet shoulder width apart with your head up. Lift the dumbells powerfully using mostly your legs and truck ...Thigh, Gluteus Maximus, Deltoids, Biceps Brachii, Quadricep, Butt, Shoulder, Shoulders, Arms, Dumbbell, Compound, Upper Body, Lower Body,
One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension on a Ball - Arm ExerciseOne Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension on a Ball- Arm Exercise: Begin this dumbbell tricep extension exercise lying supine on a stability ball with one arm holding a dumbbell, the other on your hip for balance and your feet shoulder width apart...Tricep, Isolation, Stability Ball, Exercise Ball, Swiss Ball, Dumbbell, Arms, Upper Body,
Dumbbell Stability Ball Seated Tricep Extension - Arm ExerciseDumbbell Stability Ball Seated Tricep Extension- Arm Exercise: Begin this tricep isolation extension exercise by sitting on a stability ball with a dumbbell in both hands. Raise the dumbbell up to your shoulder and then behind your head. Now...Tricep, Stability Ball, Exercise Ball, Dumbbell, Isolation, Home, Arms, Upper Body,
One Arm Reverse Pulldowns - Arm ExerciseOne Arm Reverse Pulldowns- Arm Exercise: Start by standing up with your back and head straight. Grasp a single arm bar, and hold it with your palm facing you. Now, with your other hand holding something for support, bri...Triceps, Arms, Isolation, Cable, D-Handle, Upper Body,
Tricep Pulldowns - Arm ExerciseTricep Pulldowns- Arm Exercise: Stand while grasping a bent bar used for this exercise, keeping your back and head straight. Now lower the weight while keeping your elbows tight close to your body. your back sh...Triceps, Arms, Isolation, Cable, Upper Body,
Angled Cable Triceps Extension - Arm ExerciseAngled Cable Triceps Extension- Arm Exercise:
Stand in between two high pulleys with single handles. Grasp the right handle with your left hand and the left handle with your right hand. Hold the handles in front of your ...
Triceps, Arms, Isolation, Cable, Upper Body,
Tricep Kickbacks - Arm ExerciseTricep Kickbacks- Arm Exercise: Kneel comfortably on a bench with the same leg that you hold the weight with. Now with your back straight and your head looking straight ahead start with the weight at a ninety de...Triceps, Arms, Isolation, Dumbbell, Upper Body,
Overhead Tricep Extentions - Arm ExerciseOverhead Tricep Extentions- Arm Exercise: Start with a dumbbell behind your head (as shown). Keeping your back and head straight, raise the weight above your head without locking out your elbows. Now lower the weight to ...Triceps, Arms, Isolation, Dumbbell, Upper Body,
Cable Incline Pulldowns - Arm ExerciseCable Incline Pulldowns- Arm Exercise: Start by sitting as shown with the bar of your choice to do the pulldowns. Now with your elbows in tight to your body lower the weight and extend the bar/rope until it is fully ex...Triceps, Isolation, Cable, Arms, Upper Body,

Biceps Brachii or Arm Muscle Anatomy and Overview

Biceps, arms, arm, pipes, guns, peak, long head, short head, front of the arm, Upper Body anatomy pictureBiceps are made up of two (bi) muscles. These muscles are the long head and the short head.

Arm Function

The primary function of the Bicep muscle is to move the forearm towards the shoulder (elbow flexion). The secondary function of the bicep brachii is supination of the forearm.

Arm Origin

The origin of the bicep muscle attaches onto the Scapula at two places (Supraglenoid Tuberosity and the Coracoid Process)

Arm Insertion

The insertion points are onto the Radius (Tubercle) and the Fascia of the forearm (Bicipital Aponeurosis).

Arm Training

Increasing Bicep Size: Be sure to keep your train at different intensities and focus on a full range of exercises. Since biceps are a small muscle group, do not perform more exercises and sets than larger muscle groups.
For Sport:Biceps aren't a very integral muscle for sport and isolation exercises should be kept to a minimum.

Biceps are worked during any pulling action. Some people recommend training biceps with your back and some people say to train it at a different time. The right answer is… Vary your routine every month to never allow your body to adapt.

Also see the Brachialis Muscle.

Arm Other/Similar Names

Other names for this muscle group or similar muscle groups referred to the 'Arm' are: Biceps, arms, arm, pipes, guns, peak, long head, short head, front of the arm, Upper Body

Brachialis or Arm Muscle Anatomy and Overview

Brachialis, Side of the Arm, lower biceps, guns, arms, arm, Upper Body anatomy pictureThe Brachialis makes up a large part of the arm and is mostly trained when also training the Biceps Brachii.

Arm Function

The function of the brachialis is elbow flexion.

Arm Origin

The origin is on the anterior of the humerous.

Arm Insertion

The insertion is on the Ulna (onto the coronoid process).

Arm Other/Similar Names

Other names for this muscle group or similar muscle groups referred to the 'Arm' are: Brachialis, Side of the Arm, lower biceps, guns, arms, arm, Upper Body

Forearm or Arm Muscle Anatomy and Overview

Wrist Extensors, Wrist Flexors, Forearms, Arm, Forearm anatomy picture

Arm Function

The fuction of the forearms is for wrist extension, abduction, adduction and finger extension/abduction.

Arm Training

Training the forearms is usually one of the easier muscle groups to train because when you use dumbbells your forearms are always working against gravity to hold onto the weights. If you plan on training forearms on their own day, pick a lower body day.

Carpal Tunnel Syndome is associated with forearms and please take a break from forearm training if you feel pain or any irritation in your forearms.

Arm Other/Similar Names

Other names for this muscle group or similar muscle groups referred to the 'Arm' are: Wrist Extensors, Wrist Flexors, Forearms, Arm, Forearm

Triceps or Arm Muscle Anatomy and Overview

Arms, Triceps, horseshoe, Tricep, Upper Body anatomy pictureThree muscles (long head, lateral head and the medial head) make up the tricep.

Arm Function

The function of the tricep is for elbow extension, shoulder extension and adduction.

Arm Origin

The triceps originate onto the scapula and the superior and inferior radial groove of the humerous (posterior).

Arm Insertion

The triceps insert onto the olecranon process of the ulna.

Arm Training

Keep in mind that when you push something you use your chest and triceps. Your triceps may be weaker after you complete a chest workout.

Arm Other/Similar Names

Other names for this muscle group or similar muscle groups referred to the 'Arm' are: Arms, Triceps, horseshoe, Tricep, Upper Body

What if I have fatty Arm? What exercises can I do to reduce fat on my Arm muscle?
Spot reducing is a common conception to reduce the fat on a specific area. Ie. Arm. You cannot spot reduce, but you can: Follow six rules to nutrition, incorporate HIIT and complete a ciruit training program 4-5 days a week to reduce your overall body fat and eventually reduce the fat in your Arm.   In other words, specifically exercising your Arm will not directly decrease the overall fat around the muscle. Also if you are suffering from muscle cramps, please read about what causes muscle cramps.

What can I do for Arm Pain?

Arm pain can be caused by many things:

1. A strained/pulled muscle, tendon or ligament from too much exercise or improper lifting.
2. A torn muscle, ligament or tendon from improper lifting, exercising or stretching.
3. Overuse of the Arm muscle.

Note: If pain in your Arm muscle persists please consult a doctor immediately.

Arm Cardiovascular Exercises
PictureName of Cardiovascular ExerciseMuscle Group
SwimmingSwimming Chest, Back, Triceps, Biceps, Deltoids, Rectus Femoris, Biceps Femoris, Gastrocnemius (Shoulder, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calf, Arms)
SquashSquash Quadricep, rectus femoris, biceps femoris, gluteus maximus, forearm extensors and flexors, latissimus dorsi, (Legs, Butt, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calf)
Rowing ErgometerRowing Ergometer Rectus Femoris , Gluteus Maximus , Rhomboids , Brachialis , Latissimus Dorsi ,Biceps Brachii ,Biceps Femoris, Gastrocnemius (Back, Arms, Legs)
Arm
Plyometric Exercises

ImageName of PlyometricMuscle Group
Clap Push Up - Plyometric ExerciseClap Push Up: Start lying face down with your hands out to the sides supporting your weight. Now explode off with your hands and then clap your hands together in the middle of your body and qui...Chest, Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Triceps, Anterior Deltoid (Arms, Shoulder)
Jump Rope - Plyometric ExerciseJump Rope: Start with a skipping rope and jump while the rope is going underneath your feet. Visit http://www.erso.org/ for a complete description of how t...Rectus Femoris, Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, Gastrocnemius, Forearm Flexors (Legs, Butt, Quadriceps, Hamstrings)
Arm Pilate Exercises
ImageName of PilateMuscle Group
Arm Flutter (with legs raised) - Pilates ExerciseArm Flutter (with legs raised): Start by lying down flat and then lift your legs while keeping them straight. (45 degree angle) Now raise your torso slightly and lift your arms keeping them straight and complete...Abdominals, Shoulders, Anterior Deltoids, Rectus Femoris, Thigh, Upper Body, Lower Body
Arm Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
ImageName of Stretch/Flexibility ExerciseMuscle Group
Forearm Stretch - StretchForearm Stretch: Start by holding one hand by the fingers and pulling back until you feel the stretch. See the picture. This stretch is important for any sport involving throwing....Forearm Flexors (Isolation)
Chest and Anterior Deltoid Stretch - StretchChest and Anterior Deltoid Stretch: - Place one arm against a wall while keeping a your torso parallel.
- Gently lean your body against the wall to feel the stretch....
Pectoralis Major (Chest), Anterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (Arms), Shoulders
Back / Rhomboid Stretch - StretchBack / Rhomboid Stretch: To complete this exercise complete the following:
- Cross one arm in front of your body.
- Use the opposite arm to squeeze into your body and above or below elbow joint...
Rhomboid, Tricep , Posterior Deltoid, Rear Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi (Back, Shoulder, Arms)
Tricep and Lat Stretch - StretchTricep and Lat Stretch: Tricep and Deltoid stretch is completed by the following instructions:
- Place both arms overhead.
- Gently pull behind your elbow to slide palm down the middle of your...
Triceps, Rear Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi , Rhomboid (Arms, Shoulder, Back)

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