You might be surprised how much you're already hitting this valuable muscle group. Here's how to avoid going overboard.

With the right exercises, you can increase your arm strength using only your body weight, which can boost your health.

BIG TIME SQUATTERS and deadlifters put a major focus on training their legs. Bench press fanatics spend their time building up their chests. Athletes commit their efforts to sport-specific training, ...

“Our muscles support our joints, so by improving muscle strength you can help reduce impact on your joints,” Dr. West said.

The fitness industry has convinced everyone that building serious muscle requires loading barbells with intimidating amounts of weight and grunting your way through sets that make you question your ...

You don’t need a pricey gym membership or a set of weights to start building upper-body strength—just your own body. Whether you're tight on time, space, or equipment, bodyweight arm exercises offer a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BUILDING BIG ARMS is about more than just one move—and more than one muscle. The dumbbell biceps curl is ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Body-weight exercises help ...

Looking good in sleeveless clothes isn’t the only reason to have toned arms. Having stronger arms can add strength and power to your golf swing and tennis stroke. The 23 muscles in each arm are often ...