Easy 5-Minute Arm Workouts You Can Stream On YouTube

This five-minute arm challenge from MadFit doesn’t require any equipment, and that’s what makes it so ideal when you want to keep it simple — or when you can’t find your dumbbells.

That doesn’t, however, mean it’s easy. This sweaty workout requires you to keep your arms up and moving for the entire length of the video, and it really does bring on the burn.

You’ll start with C-rotations that light up your arms and back, followed by goal posts, L-arms, chest presses, arm circles, and more. Each move only lasts 30 seconds, so tell yourself you can do it.

If you want something that’ll go easy on your joints, try this low-impact arm workout from YouTuber fabulous50s.

To get started, grab your lightest pair of weights — one or two-pound dumbbells will work best — so that you’ll feel each movement without overdoing it. “The goal here is to wake up our muscles,” the creator said in her video.

The routine kicks off with 55 seconds of bicep curls followed by a five-second rest, then moves onto arm circle variations and tricep pulses so that every part of the arm is covered. (As a perk, this video includes a cute dog.)

Popular YouTuber Blogilates, aka Cassey Ho, is known for her short and sweet arm exercises, and this video is no different.

The workout starts with a vigorous set of arm circles to get your blood pumping before it moves onto elbow circles, back-behinds, triangle push-ups, cobra push-ups, and plank up-downs.

Each move only lasts a minute — and you also get to stay seated the entire time— but there’s no doubt you’ll be breathing hard by the end. To ensure you get a good workout, follow Ho’s tips for maintaining good posture and form.

This is one workout you can do at the gym, at home, or even on your lunch break. YouTuber Lucy Wyndham-Read makes sure your arms feel nice and mobile with a set of circles and swings before she moves into a five-minute, non-stop routine.

It starts with V-pushes that have you reaching to the sky, followed by half-circle arm sculptors, arm pulses — which are great for improving your posture — and pullbacks, among other moves. You’ll hit your shoulders, triceps, pecs, deltoids, and biceps.

Push through the heat as you do 30-second intervals with no repeaters. Once you reach the end, there’s a nice arm stretch to cool down.

You can do this entire Blogilates arm-strengthening routine while seated, meaning it’s a great one to try as you watch TV — or even while you’re hanging out in bed.

Follow along as Ho shuffles through her signature moves like goal post punchers, shoulder pulses, back behinds, triangle pushes, inverted arm circles, and prayer pulses.

The moves may seem simple at first, but you’ll feel it in your shoulders, lats, and arms within 15 seconds. Trust.

This workout from Annie Taylor Murtagh is over in flash, but it still packs a punch. It takes you back to basics with simple moves like bicep curls, hammer curls, shoulder presses, and row variations.

To get started, grab a set of two-pound weights — three if you want a challenge — and make sure you have enough room to move and swing your arms. Murtagh recommends keeping your core engaged for stability as you go.

It’s the perfect set if you’re a newbie or just want a no-frills workout routine.

This routine from DAURPOWER strengthens your arms without any equipment. It features eight exercises, including arm circles, holds, and “flight attendants,” which involve lifting one arm overhead and then the other.

This workout feels doable no matter your mood or energy level, especially since the creator shows you what’s coming next on your screen. There’s also a handy timer so you don’t have to think. Just move.

Pull the video up the next time you’re craving an arm workout and do it right there in your living room.

This no-nonsense arm workout from Daniela Suarez is the perfect “finisher” for the end of a workout if you want to give your arms some love before cooling down, but it also stands alone as a tough and sweaty routine.

Suarez gets right to it with shoulder press pulses, arm twists, side raise pulses, an arm hold, and other moves that light up your upper body.

Each one lasts for 30 seconds and you don’t need any equipment, so feel free to do it in your own corner at the gym. In her comments, one person said they can’t believe how such simple moves can burn so bad.

For a challenge, grab a set of 10-pound dumbbells and try this upper body workout from MadFit, who said it’s a great one for anyone who’s short on time.

The routine is 50-seconds on, 10-seconds off, and it includes five exercises total. You’ll do bicep curls, back rows, shoulder presses, reverse flys, and overhead tricep presses. The goal is to pace yourself as you keep moving for the full 50 seconds.

Set yourself up so you can see the screen the entire time. That way you’ll be able to check in on your form, prevent injuries — and make the most of each move.

YouTuber Tasha Franken designed this Pilates arm workout to strengthen your arms in no time flat. All you need? A mat and your own bodyweight.

She challenges you to keep your arms lifted throughout the entire video, but if you need a break that’s OK, too. Sometimes the best part of Pilates is that mini-snooze you take between moves.

Keep your core engaged and connect to your breath as you focus on activating your muscles through each exercise. That’s why the simplest moves, like arm circles, do so much. Follow Franken’s tips and you’ll truly feel the burn.

This shoulder workout from Nicola, aka @LiveFitness, will improve the strength of your shoulders and make push-ups easier. It’s a short, straight-to-the-point routine you can do on its own or add onto a longer workout for arm day.

Grab dumbbells that feel comfortable to you and follow along through alternate lateral raises, Arnold presses, upright rows, single dumbbell front raises, and seesaws. If you aren’t sure how to do a move, no worries — Nicola will explain as you go.

This upper body workout from Move with Nicole features 10 no-repeat exercises that are performed for 30 seconds each. It’s a little trickier, with moves like tricep push-ups with shoulder taps and diamond push-ups.

To make moves like these easier, you can drop down to your knees. For a little something extra, stay up on your toes and keep your core engaged.

Want to zero in on the backs of your arms? Grab a set of dumbbells and click on the video above. It starts off with bicep curls but quickly moves into exercises that focus on your triceps, like tricep kickbacks, pulses, and lifts.

As you go, make sure you remember to breathe. When you finish, give yourself a sweet shoulder roll to loosen everything up. Even though it’s only five minutes, there’s a good chance you’ll feel sore tomorrow.

Follow @FitbyMik for a high-energy barre workout that uses very light hand weights. The goal with this routine is to focus on high reps, just like you would in a barre class.

She matches the moves with upbeat music so you feel motivated and inspired to keep going, even as the sweat starts to form. It’s 10 moves, 30 seconds each. Keep going until you finish and voila — you’ve completed arm day.

This intense yet quickie workout from @LiveFitness focuses on your arms and chest with diamond press-ups, shoulder taps, air punches, plank side walks, wide press-ups, and tricep dips. Phew!

Not only will you zero in on your arms, but you’ll also get your heart rate up for a mini cardio workout. Nicola’s encouraging words will keep you motivated from start to finish.