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While leg day is my favorite day at the gym, arn equally important one is arm day. Not only is it very important to be working all parts of your body to make sure you are getting a full workout, but working on the upper body will help a lot with posture, being more efficient with cardio and of course, the most important part, giving the boobs the support they need to look good.

I have complied some exercises that target different parts of the upper body and you will definitely feel the burn.

Its always important to start with a good warm up to get the blood flowing in your arms. I like to start mine with arm circles:

30 circles forward

30 circles backward

30 pushing forward

30 pushing backward

30 pushing up

30 pushing down

You’re shoulders will be burning by the end of it and if they aren’t, then go for another round.

Because everyone is different, I am going to list multiple exercise that target certain muscles so that you can create your own workout that benefits your body.

Biceps:

Curls: 3 sets of 8

Half curls: 3 sets of 8 halfway to full curl and 3 sets of 8 extended to halfway

Hammer Curls: another way to target the biceps and triceps; 3 sets of 12

Triceps:

Dips: 3 sets of 12

Kickbacks: 3 sets of 12

Skullcrushers: 3 sets of 12

Chest:

Dumbbell press: 3 sets of 15 (select weight of your choice)

Pushups: 30 reps

Chest Flys: 30 reps (select weight of your choice)

Shoulders:

Press: 3 sets of 12 (select weight of your choice)

Dumbbell Arm Raises: 3 sets of 12 (select weight of your choice)

When selecting a weight, you want to challenge yourself but also ensure that you aren’t going to injure yourself. There is a balance between easily finishing the last rep and barely struggling to make it through.

Good Luck everyone and burn those arms!

Hi. I am a sophmore studying business with a dual concentration in marketing and management, as well as a minor in sustainable business. Outside of school I have a passion for sports, especially football (Patriots) and hockey (Bruins). I also love to bake, snuggle with my puppy, read and hang out with my friends.
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Morgan Weadock

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Morgan is currently a third year at Northeastern University in Boston working towards a degree in Finance and a dual minor in Economics and Political Science. She is the co-president and Campus Correspondent for the Northeastern Her Campus Chapter and also involved with Alpha Kappa Psi and Streak Media. Morgan is originally from NJ and despite popular sentiment believes it to be the best state in the country. Her interests include cooking things that don't look as pretty as they did on Pinterest, reading while drinking tea, going to the beach, fitness and nutrition, and Netflix binging (: