Calisthenics for the arms: 6 exercises to strengthen biceps and triceps!

Calisthenics for the arms: 6 exercises to strengthen biceps and triceps!


With the method it is possible to strengthen muscles even in isolation. See rhythmic gymnastics exercises for the arms




Calisthenics is a training method that promotes muscle development, endurance and definition. The technique requires no equipment, plates or dumbbells – just your body weight is enough to generate results.

The practice can be done at home, using your own body weight and with the help of some accessories. Parks are also excellent places to practice this sport, especially those that have training stations equipped with suitable accessories.

In rhythmic gymnastics, the exercises involve the contraction of the whole body, being global exercises. “You can train all muscle groups with calisthenics. But there are not as many isolated exercises as in bodybuilding, although in some exercises it is possible to train in isolation. For example, triceps and biceps you can work in isolation,” says Júnior Britto, teacher of physical education, artistic gymnastics and functional training.

If you are looking for calisthenics exercises for the arms, below you will find some isolated ones for biceps and triceps.

6 rhythmic gymnastics exercises for the arms

Find out how to train your arms with rhythmic gymnastics with some exercises that can be done anywhere!

1. Inclined push-ups

You can rest your feet on a fixed bench or any elevated object, keeping your body inclined to the floor. This movement works primarily the upper chest and also the triceps, in addition to the shoulders.



inclined bends

2. Parallel bars

This exercise requires the execution of two elevated and parallel bars or similar objects that perform the same function, for example two the banks are doing wellfixed. Activate both the chest and triceps and the front and sides of the shoulders a little.



parallel bars

3. Closed push-up

With your arms closer and closer to your torso, this exercise requires more strength from your triceps and inner pectoral muscles, as well as your shoulders.



closed flexion

4. Triceps on the bench

This movement activates the triceps in a concentrated way and can be performed on any fixed bench or similar object that allows for the full range of the exercise. The shoulders are also indirectly necessary.



triceps on the bench

5. Bicep rows

Similar to the barbell row, however, with the arms together and the supine grip (palms facing inwards), so as to activate the biceps more.



biceps row

6. Close-grip pull-up bar

The pull-up exercise is one of the most common exercises for training the back and biceps region. Here, with a closed grip, there is greater activation of the arms, but the back is also worked.



fixed bar with closed handle

Source: Terra

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