7 exercises that you can do at home to get toned and sleek arms

You use your arms for even the most basic tasks, so it's no surprise that you should be giving these limbs a little extra TLC on workout days. Not only will a good workout help tone your arms, but you'll also build important muscle that can help prevent injury.
Looking for a way to spice up your arms-day workout routine? We've collected a list of some of the best workouts that will take your arm muscles to the next level.
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1. Arm circles
You'll work your shoulders, back, triceps and biceps with this deceptively simple move. You can amp up the results by adding a pair of hand weights. Make sure to give yourself a good foundation with your feet spread shoulder-width apart to avoid tipping over. Check out the move from Fitness.
2. Uneven pushup
Get your balance on with this upper-body muscle blaster. If you don't have a medicine ball on hand, you can swap out any medium-sized sports ball (soccer ball, volleyball) or a stack of books. Aim for at least five repetitions on each side for the best results. Check out the how-to from Health.
3. Bent over reverse fly
Grab a pair of hand weights, bend your knees and get ready to work your rear deltoids. When you're going through this move, Cosmopolitan recommends that you keep your palms facing down to achieve the right movement inside your muscle.
4. Tank top triceps
Your whole body will get a workout, but your arms are going to take a beating. You can adjust the difficulty of this exercise by using a lighter hand weight and keeping one knee on the floor. Check out the move from Good Housekeeping.
5. Half-kneeling bicep curls
This is one time you can take a knee without worrying about getting in trouble. The kneeling position provides plenty of stability so make sure to engage your core as you work through the reps on this exercise from Women's Health Magazine.
6. Teapot rows
You can do this workout anywhere. Just grab any hand weight and a chair or stool, and you're good to go. This exercise targets your Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Biceps and Trapezius. Check out the full workout at Women's Health and Fitness.
7. Decline EZ bar triceps extension
The decline of this move provides a little extra intensity to this tricep workout. You can alter the movement by lying flat on your back instead and substituting the barred weight with hand weights as needed. Check out the full move from Bodybuilding.
8. Diamond Pushups
This version of the pushup will put your arms to the test. According to Muscle and Fitness, the closeness of your hands puts concentric and eccentric tension on your muscles. So drop down and give me 20!
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9. Deltoid back squeeze
This workout will test your flexibility as well as your deltoid muscles. Because the positioning is a little unique, you'll want to pay particular attention to your form to make the workout as comfortable as possible.
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