Everyone loves the bench press. Most people start their fitness journey on a bench-press device and find the benefits of a bigger chest, shoulders and arms exactly what they were looking for.

Try arm exercises to build muscle after 50, a daily plan designed by Jarrod Nobbe, MA, CSCS, using bands and bodyweight.

In men, muscular arms are often seen as a status symbol. However, many women also desire toned upper arms. The good news: There are effective methods for both men and women to shape their arms well.