
5 Min Arm Workout: Upper Body Exercises for Beginners and Seniors
- 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
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.
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Recommended Equipment
Dumbbells
Used in this session