Today’s subject is going to be the muscle groups of the arms. The arm consists of three main muscles that can be worked out: the biceps, triceps, and forearm muscles.

We will start with the function of each muscle. The biceps are used when pulling and lifting things above your forearm. The triceps are used whenever you push something or pull something down. The forearms are used whenever you grip something. the arm is a very important group of muscles that perform a variety of actions that we all take for granted. The muscles in the arm all have specialized functions that help with any task we perform. Also, whenever the biceps or the triceps contract the other muscle cannot contract because they are opposing muscles. For reference here’s a diagram:

Now, some ways to work out and increase the muscle mass of these muscles.

The biceps can be strained through use of curls using either a bar or dumbbells. Since the muscle strains itself and heals when facing a larger amount of weight or stain is placed on it, it is essential that when working out any muscle that a person uses correct form. This is important so they do not hurt themselves, or the person works out the wrong muscle groups. The picture demonstrates what a curl can look like(specifically isolation bicep curls).

Next. the triceps can be worked in a variety of ways. The first and most simple way is extensions using either a bar or a dumbbell . This  exercise is done by either sitting or standing ( if standing make sure to not lock your knees because that can cut off circulation) and putting the item in your hands behind your head and lifting it over your head.

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In addition, triceps kickbacks(almost kneeling over and extending your arm back) can be done with a dumbbells, and pulldowns (which is using a bar to pull down a set amount of weight) are both very effective in straining the triceps.

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Finally, the forearms can be worked out using two very simple exercises. For the part of your forearm that you see when your hand is palm up can be worked out by sitting down while gripping dumbbells and curling your wrists towards you.

For the part of the forearm you see when your hand is palm down you simply do the same exercise but with your hands palms down.

Our arms help us in our daily life with an enormous amount of tasks, so it is imperative that they are treated with care and are trained properly.