Some exercise bands have handles.
Rubber bands used to work out are also known as resistance bands. These bands are made of different thicknesses to provide more or less resistance. Resistance bands create workouts for people who travel often or don't have a lot of space to keep fitness equipment. The best upper arm exercises with a rubber band work the triceps, biceps and shoulder, and create definition and toning to the entire upper arm.
Tricep Kickbacks
To begin, secure the center of the band to something (either the wall or under a piece of furniture). Once you secure the band, face the place in which you secured the band and stand a few steps back so there is tension in the band. Hold the ends of the band or the handles. Your legs should be slightly bent and shoulder-width apart, and your torso should be bent over almost parallel to the floor. Begin the exercise with your arms bent at your waist, pushing your hands back until they are fully extended without moving your elbow position. Repeat in sets of 10 to 20. This tricep exercise tones your triceps and builds muscle and is easily done at home or on the road.
Bicep Curls
To begin the bicep curl with the rubber band, secure the band by standing on the center of the band. Grasp the handles or the ends of the band. Begin with your arms straight down at your sides with your palms facing forward. Keeping your elbows in place, pull the band up, bending at the elbows. Repeat in sets of 10 to 20. This exercise is one of the best upper arm band exercises because it works the biceps and provides resistance on the way down.
Upright Rows
To work your shoulders and gain definition in your upper arms, do upright rows with a rubber band. Stand with your feet hip-length apart and secure the band under both feet. Be sure to stand up straight so that your body is a straight line from the head to toe. Grab the handles and pull the bands up, bending at the elbows, with your elbows facing out to the sides and the palms of your hands facing down. Your hands should stop directly in front of your shoulders. Repeat in sets of 10 to 20. This exercise builds definition in the shoulders, completing the look of a toned upper arm, making it one of the best upper arm band exercises.
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