Can You Do Arm Workouts While on the Treadmill?

Performing arm weight routines while on a treadmill can target an area the treadmill misses while aiding those who are pressed for time. Always warm up and be sure to use light weights, even if you are experienced.

Benefits

Performing arm workouts while on the treadmill will allow you to train the part of your body that the treadmill does not and increase the amount of calories you burn.

Significance

It is a good idea for people who are strapped for time and need to condense their cardio and weight workouts into one.

Considerations

Take some time on the treadmill before beginning the weightlifting routine to make sure that you are properly warmed up and that you have the coordination down. It might also be good to simulate the motions of the lifts without weights. This will improve the blood flow.

Warning

This should always be done with light weight, even if you are experienced at weightlifting. Also be careful not to set the speed or the incline too high.

Types of Lifts

Good arm exercises that can be performed on a treadmill are the bicep curl, triceps extension, and lateral raise.

References

• "NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training"; Michael A. Clark, Ed., Scott C. Lucett, Ed., Rodney J. Corn, Ed.; Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2008.

Resources

• Bicep curls
• Tricep extension
• Lateral Raise