The 7 Best Arm Workouts for a Stronger Upper Body

Pro baller tip: Your upper arms should always stay perpendicular to the floor — don't let your elbows shift forward.

Pro baller tip: Keep your wrists straight. At the top, the ends of the dumbbells should be at your shoulders.

Pro baller tip: Keep your neck as straight as possible, and don't let your elbows sink back as you lower the weight.

Pro baller tip: Resist the urge to touch the weights to your shoulders. You may think you’re getting more benefit, but this actually removes some of the effort from your biceps.

Matt Murphy is a certified strength and conditioning specialist who writes on health and exercise for Men's Health and other publications.

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