This circuit uses a 5lb dumbbell to lean and help create toned arms. You will go through the exercises from top to bottom of the list above completing 5 sets and doing 12 repetitions of each movement. Do this exercise three times a week. Outfit details linked at the bottom of the post.
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Toned Arms 5lb Dumbbell Circuit
Right Angle Curls
Start in a standing position with feet shoulder width apart. With your arms extended in front of you hold your 5lb dumbbells and then bend your elbows to a 90 degree angle. Take a 30 second rest and return to the start position. Poceed to do this for 12 reps before moving on to the next exercise.
In-and-Outs
Start in a standing position feet shoulder width apart. Pick up your dumbbells and level your elbows with your shoulders. Make sure that you don’t allow your elbows to lower or raise from this position. Start by bringing your dumbbell in forwards your chest and then release back out to the starting position. These are very challenging and are one of my favorite arm exercise! Take a 30 second rest and repeat for 12 reps before moving on to the next exercise.
Front Lateral Raise
Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder width apart. Pick up your dumbbells and hold them in front of your legs. Raise both arms and bring your dumbbells to align with your shoulders. Lower your dumbbells back to the starting position. Take a 30 second rest and repeat this for 12 reps before moving on to the next exercise.
Side Lateral Raise
Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder width apart. Pick up your dumbbells and hold them to the side of your legs. Raise both arms and bring your dumbbells to align with your shoulders. Lower your dumbbells back to the starting position. Take a 30 second rest and repeat this for 12 reps before moving on to the next exercise.
Arm Circles
Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder width apart. Pick up your dumbbells and hold them to the side of your legs. Raise both arms and bring your dumbbells to align with your shoulders. Keep your dumbbells in this position while you start to make a circular motion. You can alternate going clockwise and counterclockwise. Take a 30 second rest and repeat this for 12 reps before moving on to the first exercise to complete 5 sets.
Outfit details
Training tights // or Training shorts// Training top // 5lb Dumbbell
Please leave comments below on how you liked this Toned Arms 5lb Dumbbell Circuit!
Reim Bodunrin says
Hi Kit, Nice info there with Pics to go along. Can the same routine work for men?
Awaiting your feedback
Reim
kitstanwood@gmail.com says
Absolutely!!! I’d actually suggest starting with 5-7 pounds for men too and if that’s light for you 10lb. Some of these movies are pretty tough! Like the in and outs for anyone. (: thanks for reading!
Angela Tolsma says
I am in love with your pants!! Arm circles are so hard but totally worth it! This is definitely something I need to add to my routine!
Aleksandra says
Arms are always so tough for me, I swear I have the upper body strength of a newborn!
Patty @ Reach Your Peak says
Awesome workout! In my spin classes we sometimes do arm circles and even with 2 lbs it is definitely a burner!
Mary Beth Jackson says
thanks for sharing! This looks like a great workout to get those arms ready for spring 🙂 cute outfit too!
Nicole Parise says
Looks like a great workout! Arm days are always so hard for me 😛
xx nicole
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Beth @GrannyBeth3 says
Come January, after Holiday European Travel, I’m definately doing this circuit. Let you know how it works on 60 year old arms.
A Graceful Life Blog says
This post comes at such a perfect time! I was just looking on Youtube for arm workouts! This is so great, thanks!
Gillian says
A very doable circuit. Thanks.
Jenn says
This looks pretty manageable – the arm circles might be the end of me, but I could definitely make time for this! Thanks for sharing!
Emily | Fresh Milk Mama says
Wow, I am going to try this. With 5 pound dumbbells it sounds like something I could actually manage. Thank you!
Anna @ Pipers Run says
I need to do more workouts like this on a regular basis.
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
Great circuit! I do love strong arms! And I love that outfit.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
I love feeling the burn in my arms when I do a circuit workout. Its always amazing how it doesn’t take much weight in order to get in a good upper body workout.
Toni says
This is a great workout, I def need to strengthen my upper body. Love your outfit too!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
These are some of my favorite arm moves. Love the outfit, too!
Kimberly Hatting says
Love this!! Arm workouts are my favorite! Great pics!!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Love your sassitude in the pictures! This is a great arm circuit!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
I love a great arm circuit! Thanks for sharing and happy lifting
Heather says
Great info!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
I like this circuit! I enjoy working on toning my arms but I’ve been usually really light weights. 5 pounds would be a challenge for me!