Arm Toning Pilates Exercises

Tone and strengthen your arms with Pilates exercises targeting biceps, triceps, and forearms.

30 exercises found

All Levels

Arm Circles with Band

A shoulder mobilisation exercise using a resistance band to improve range of motion and strengthen the rotator cuff muscles. Excellent for posture correction.

Beginner
Props
1 min3 muscles

Barrel - Back Extension

Draping over barrel for chest opening and back extension.

Intermediate
Barrels
1 min3 muscles

Boomerang

An advanced flowing exercise combining Roll Over, Teaser, and forward stretch.

Advanced
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Breathing (Cadillac)

Gentle chest expansion and breathing using push through bar.

Beginner
Cadillac
1 min3 muscles

Chest Expansion

A classical Pilates exercise that opens the chest, strengthens the upper back, and improves posture. Can be performed kneeling or standing, with or without springs.

Beginner
Props
1 min3 muscles

Chest Expansion with Band

Pulling band apart to strengthen upper back and open chest.

Beginner
Props
1 min3 muscles

Chest Press with Ring

Squeezing magic circle between palms for chest and arm work.

Beginner
Props
1 min3 muscles

Child's Pose

Resting pose that stretches back, hips, and shoulders.

Beginner
1 min3 muscles

Double Leg Kick

A prone exercise combining hamstring kicks with back extension and shoulder stretch. Full body integration.

Intermediate
MatWork
1 min4 muscles

Double Leg Stretch

Second of the Series of Five. Challenges core stability as both arms and legs extend away from center simultaneously.

Intermediate
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Down Stretch

Kneeling back extension with carriage movement. Opens chest and hip flexors.

Intermediate
Reformer
1 min3 muscles

Downward Dog

Inverted V position stretching entire back body.

Beginner
1 min4 muscles
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