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I have chubby arms but i can't afford to buy weights/a gym membership. what else can i do?

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See below: Lots of exercises that can be done at home.Look on the internet for exercise at home for arms...Push ups both arm then move to one arm ..Wish you the best.

Answered 12/5/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Chubby arms: Spot fat loss does not occur naturally.

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