Many exercises for larger arms can be done without the need for weights. You can also use soup cans and water bottles as weights. To build muscle, however, you must train your arms until they fail. These techniques may not be suitable for beginners but they are very effective. Just follow these tips to build your arm muscles: (*) Do the following arm exercise routines at home to build your muscles:

o Leg swing. Stand with your arms bent. Next, lift your palms up on each side. Move in a circular motion with your feet planted. When performing the exercise, be sure to squeeze your biceps as well as keep your core tight. Now, raise a barbell high above your head and bend your knees at 90 degrees. Now, try to hold the weights over your chest and pull them towards you.

* The leg swing: This is where you extend one leg back and lift the other. For leg swings that focus on the triceps, rather than the biiceps, The handstand requires that you hold the weight at your head. Keep your biceps tight and then lower them slowly to your head. These exercises are also effective at building larger arms without the use of weights.

o The Handstand: This involves placing one arm behind the back. To use the other leg to hold it up you will need to be parallel to the floor with the other arm. Your forearms will have a harder time supporting your weight. It will build your biceps, and also strengthen your arms. Try holding the vacuum cleaner with one hand, and performing biceps curls using one arm.

The armstand: This classic exercise is for larger arms. You can either use dumbbells at home or other equipment. A brick, soup can or water bottle are all good options. As long as you have a straight back and parallel body, you can perform this exercise with one hand. It will strengthen your core and improve your posture.

One arm pushups: The most effective way to build your biceps without weights is to perform one-arm pushups. You will need to extend your elbows while holding the object with your biceps. This will force your biceps to compensate for the missing support. If you have difficulty doing it, you could also use one arm to do it. You will look great doing a handstand, in addition to getting your arm muscles working.