Flabby arms.

[Anonymous]

I am 120 lbs, and 5'4". My arms are ridiculously flabby. I also have very weak strength. Never have done a push up. Find it hard to lift very heavy things. But still, I can carry my 4 year old ok. Anyway, what size weights should I buy? How often should I lift them (times per week, duration)? I also jog every other day for a 1.5 miles.

[Anonymous]

Do push-ups against wall at first if needed, planks and core work. If series about getting stronger see a trainer

[Anonymous]

5lb weights, lots of repetition, every day.

[Anonymous]

No to lots of light weights. To build strength, you need to progressively lift stronger weights. Whatever weight is hard for you when doing 8 reps - 5, 8, 10 lbs, whatever - stick with that for 2-4 weeks, then move up to the next size. Repeat. And yes, pushups are key. As PP said, first wall pushups, then "girlie" (knees on ground) pushups, then eventually real pushups.

[Anonymous]

Consider swimming as well. Great for arms and core.

[Anonymous]

Yoga, lap swimming, push ups

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:5lb weights, lots of repetition, every day.

5 lb weights. ..doing what? Bicep curls? Kickbacks? Lateral raises?

Pushups. Start with one, real pushup. (Yes, you can do one).

[Anonymous]

Please don't do push-ups on your knees. Start against the wall, then use the arm of a sturdy sofa or the edge of a heavy table, then move to the floor for real push-ups. Also try tricep dips and planks.