Isometric Exercises for the Arms

Isometrics can be one of the most convenient exercises to do. You do not need any special equipment and you can make use of objects around you to do your exercise. Anything is usable; a broom handle, the wall, a chair or table and the floor. For some isometric exercises for your arms, see some examples below.

It is recommended not to do some types of isometric exercises if you have high blood pressure. Also, do not hold your breath while exercising, be sure to continue breathing.

Doing isometrics with weights such as a barbell is supposed to be the safer to do with high blood pressure.

Try doing each position for 10 to 15 seconds and remember to breathe; you can do a few reps for each if you like. When sitting at a table; place your hands under the table, palms up and lift as if bending at the elbows. If the table is too light you may lift it up, if this is the case maybe you could use a counter top.

While seated in a chair, you could grab the seat on either side of you and try to lift.

This will target the biceps and you can feel some in the shoulders. Make a fist and place it on a table top with arm straight. Push downward with your arm, this will target your triceps and your back. With your back to a wall or table, push against it with both hands as if you are trying to push it away from your back. This also will target the triceps.

 

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