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5 Min Arm Workout: Upper Body Exercises for Beginners and Seniors

5 Min Arm Workout: Upper Body Exercises for Beginners and Seniors

SeniorShape FitnessSeniorShape Fitness
Duration
5 min
Level
Beginner
Body Focus
Upper Body
Est. Calories
~41 kcal

A quick five-minute arm workout toning the shoulders, arms and chest with light dumbbells, easy to add to any routine.

This five-minute session tones and strengthens the shoulders, arms and chest, and it is short enough to do daily or to add onto another workout. SeniorShape uses two 5-pound dumbbells and recommends always starting light and choosing a dumbbell that suits you. The video runs about six minutes.

Equipment setup

🏋️ Dumbbells

Who Is It For?

Beginners and seniors who want a very short upper body routine with light dumbbells that is easy to repeat every day.

Who Is It Not For?

Not ideal if you want a long or heavy session, since this is a five-minute routine built around light weights.

Key Benefits

Strengthens and tones the shoulders, arms and chest in just five minutes, easy to fit in daily or after another workout.

Things to Keep in Mind

Start with light dumbbells you can control, stop if your shoulders or elbows hurt and check with your doctor if you have joint concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Duration
5 min
Equipment
Dumbbells
Est. Calories
~41 kcal

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EquipmentDumbbells
ImpactLow Impact
Quiet levelQuiet
Floor workNo
Instruction clarity93/100

Recommended Equipment

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Dumbbells

Used in this session