It's not too tough to figure out a good bodyweight workout for cardio, abs, or even lower body [1] (squats and lunges are tough even without weights!), but it's trickier when you want to target your arms. Sure, you can always knock out a few sets of push-ups, but how else can you get an upper body workout, minus the weighted bicep curls and chest presses?
Not to worry: if there's no equipment around, grab one of these bodyweight upper body workouts from YouTube that feature creative moves to work your arms, shoulders, and back. Get ready for arm circles, tricep dips, and yes, push-ups — and as a bonus, they're all less than 10 minutes long! Grab your mat, put those arms to work, and don't forget to stretch your upper body [2] once you're done.
4-Minute No-Weight, Arm Toning Workout by Class FitSugar
This four-minute workout flies by, but the arm and chest pulses and quick changes of pace will have your arms working hard the whole time.
7 Minutes to Fabulous Arms by Blogilates
This Blogilates workout can be done sitting down or standing up, with moves that target your biceps, triceps, chest, and shoulders.
10 Minute Toned Arms Workout by Boho Beautiful
This quick, 10-minute workout starts with push-up variations, then moves into some lifted arm exercises that'll get your muscles shaking.
Beginners' Toned Arms Workout by Annabelle Hayes
With tricep dips, arm circles, chest presses, and reverse planks [4], this fast and effective beginners' arm workout works up a burn through your whole upper body.
4-Minute No-Equipment Arm Dancing Workout by Class FitSugar
If you've got four minutes, you've got enough time for this fast and effective Class FitSugar workout with celeb trainer Marnie Alton. It's graceful and dance-inspired to ignite your muscles and get you feeling lean and strong.
Arms Workout at Home Without Equipment by Koboko Fitness
If you're tired of push-ups, this standing-only arms workout is a great choice. It's five minutes long and you'll do 30 seconds of each exercise to work your arms, shoulders, chest, and back.
Body-Weighted Arm Toning Workout by Heather Robertson
Make sure your wrists are ready to go [5] before this bodyweight arm workout! It's effective because it features weight-bearing moves like push-ups, tricep press-ups, and up-down planks [6]. You'll definitely be sore tomorrow.
No Equipment Upper Body Workout by FitnessBlender
This full upper body workout targets your arms, shoulders, and upper back, and with moves like plank walkouts and rolling planks, you'll get some core work in as well. You'll do each exercise for 50 seconds, followed by a 10-second rest.
