Common exercises that can improve the strength of the upper limbs are pull-ups, push-ups, and instrumental strength training.
1. Pull-ups: The patient holds the bar with both hands, the grip is wider than the shoulder, legs crossed, feet off the ground. Elbow joints forward, back force, body leaning back, so that the chest close to the bar, to the highest point of the tightening of the shoulder blades, rising exhale, down inhalation, a short stay after the restoration of the lower, try to keep the body stable.
2. Push-ups: push-ups on the mat, back straight, from the side of the body was a straight line, hands on both sides of the chest, the distance is slightly wider than the shoulder, flexed arms bent over to the elbow joint is slightly higher than the torso, and then extend the arms up to restore. Bend your arms and inhale, extend your arms and exhale.
3. Instrumental strength training: such as dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells and other instruments for targeted strength training, correct and reasonable training can effectively enhance the patient’s upper limb muscle strength.
In addition to the lack of exercise, there are many causes of arm weakness, such as cervical spondylosis, hypokalemia, elbow-tube syndrome and excessive labor. It is recommended that patients whose arm weakness cannot be improved for a long period of time should consult a doctor in a timely manner and under the guidance of a professional doctor to avoid adverse consequences.