Beginner Arm Routine

I want to start doing some free-weight routines to strengthen my muscles and help tone as I lose weight. Here’s the arm routine I began yesterday. Right now I am going to aim to do this routine Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week.

 

Beginner Arm Routine — 2 sets of 10 reps each 

 1. Bicep Curls (8 lb) 

 2. Lateral Raises (5 lb) 

 3. Overhead Press (5 lb) 

 4. Hammer Curls (8 lb) 

 5. Tricep Kickbacks (5 lb) 

 6. Front Raises (5 lb) 

 7. Overhead Tricep Extensions (5 lb) 

Rest: 30–60 seconds between exercises if needed. 

Pace: Lift for 2 seconds, lower for 3 seconds for more muscle engagement.

I didn’t come up with this routine, I searched for a beginner routine and this is one of the options that came up for me and I figured it was a good place to start.

On top of the arm routine, I want to walk as often as possible. I don’t want high intensity workouts, at least not in this season. I want to start small and work up to more so I don’t burn out.

I did this routine yesterday and I am only slightly sore today. I think that’s a good sign that it was the right place to begin!