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These iconic stars of reality television are already basking in “The Golden Life.”
Former cast members of “Real Housewives of New York City,” including Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, Dorinda Medley, Luann de Lesseps, and Kelly Bensimon, recently reunited for a beach outing that has fans buzzing with anticipation for their forthcoming E! reality series.
The glamorous group was seen enjoying the sunny shores of Miami, Florida, on Thursday, clad in stylish bikinis and full of vibrant energy.
It seemed the cameras were rolling for their latest venture, a spinoff that chronicles their adventures in Palm Beach, Florida.
In exclusive snapshots captured by Page Six, these longtime friends were seen striking poses and sharing hearty laughs, clearly savoring their time together.
In January, we were the first to report that the Bravo alums had signed a deal with E! for a new show reminiscent of early “RHONY” days.
Bravo had tried to secure the same group of women for a “Real Housewives of New York City: Legacy” show in 2023, but the idea fell apart over money.
Last month, Page Six spies told us that “The Golden Life” officially started filming.
“The whole cast is down,” an insider said. “They’ll be going to all the events.”
“RHONY” OG Jill Zarin was originally signed on to do the show before she was booted from the series and replaced with Medley after the former’s fiery rant over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show.
In February, we exclusively reported that Medley, 61, was gearing up for the gig by buying a whole new wardrobe.
As for what else fans can expect from the reality show, Page Six exclusively revealed that Morgan was caught filming with an old flame and notorious “RHONY” character.
A Page Six spy told us that Morgan, 62, and Harry Dubin had drinks and food in front of E! cameras in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 8.
Dubin infamously dated several “RHONY” cast members and was even married to Aviva Drescher, who appeared on the Bravo show for Seasons 5 and 6.
“The Golden Life” will have ten episodes and is slated to air sometime this year.
Fox News correspondent Matt Finn provides the latest developments in the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, which has now reached its third week. Joining him on ‘America’s Newsroom’ is former FBI supervisory agent James Gagliano, offering his insights into the unfolding investigation.
The FBI has reportedly obtained DNA evidence from Nancy Guthrie’s residence in Tucson, Arizona, according to sources familiar with the case, as shared with Fox News Digital.
Sources close to the investigation have confirmed that law enforcement officers have gathered DNA samples from Guthrie’s home.
A spokesperson from the Pima County Sheriff’s Office stated that they have extensively collaborated with the FBI lab since the beginning of the Guthrie investigation by sharing various pieces of information.
The sheriff’s office has redirected inquiries to the FBI regarding any developments or findings. Fox News Digital has reached out to the FBI for further comments.
Left: This image released by the FBI shows an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance in Tucson, Arizona, Sunday, February 1, 2026. Right: An undated photo of Nancy Guthrie provided by NBC in response to the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie.(FBI/NBC)
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos previously said DNA recovered from the scene had not yet led police to a suspect in the kidnapping of the mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie.
In a previous interview with NBC, he said a mixed sample could take weeks, months or up to a year to unravel at the Florida lab where he sent the evidence.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos speaks to the media in Catalina, Arizona, on Feb. 3, while answering questions about the search for Nancy Guthrie.( Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images)
Other DNA has already been processed. Blood on the front porch traced back to Guthrie. The lab also tested a suspicious glove recovered about two miles from her home, which authorities said appeared similar to those worn by a masked suspect on Guthrie’s Nest doorbell camera.
The glove provided no answers after it did not match any known criminals in the FBI’s CODIS database and did not match any other samples recovered inside the home.
Members of the press work outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Caitlin O’Hara)
Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her residence in the early hours of Feb. 1.
Investigators and the family have repeatedly appealed to the public for help. There is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million in connection with the case — a million of it from the Guthrie family for their mother’s recovery. The family has asked anyone with information to call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Inset: Jamie Anderson (Dane County Sheriff”s Office). Background: The residence where she attacked her father with an orange knife (Google Maps).
A Wisconsin woman has been sentenced to a lengthy period of confinement after attempting to kill her father in a violent episode fueled by hallucinations that led her to believe he was the devil incarnate.
Jamie Anderson, aged 34, entered a plea of not guilty by reason of mental illness in February. The court accepted her plea but noted that it lacked sufficient information at that time to determine the duration of her commitment, as per Dane County court records accessed by Law&Crime.
In March, a “Predisposition Investigation Report” concerning Anderson was submitted and assessed by all involved parties.
This Wednesday, Dane County Circuit Judge Mario White ruled that Anderson would spend 20 years in a mental health inpatient facility.
The incident in question took place on July 1, 2025, at her father’s suburban home situated on South Page Street in Stoughton, a small town approximately 20 miles southeast of Madison.
During the early morning hours, Anderson walked some 16 miles from her own apartment to her father’s residence. Then, sometime around 5 a.m., came the ring at the doorbell, authorities said.
When the defendant’s father finally awoke and answered the door, Anderson first said she wanted to stop hallucinating, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Madison-based CBS and MyNetworkTV affiliate WISC and ABC affiliate WKOW.
Next, Anderson is said to have asked her father for a hug. In response, however, her father said he asked her if she was on drugs.
That question prompted Anderson to try and stab her father in the head, according to the complaint. Multiple stabbing attempts allegedly ensued, and some of those efforts drew blood, police say.
“I’m going to kill you,” the defendant is said to have repeated.
The two then fought as the scuffle continued inside.
The woman’s father told responding officers he eventually had to push his daughter over a coffee table so he could escape to safety.
Around 6 a.m., officers found the man on his front stoop with blood on his left arm, according to the complaint.
“She actually came here to kill me,” the man explained to police.
Anderson’s father said his daughter was still somewhere inside the house, police say. The defendant was discovered walking down a stairway on the side of the house into an alleyway, knife in hand. When asked to drop the orange-colored blade, the defendant immediately complied and was arrested without incident, police say.
Anderson allegedly told police she hallucinates and thought her father was the “devil.” She then went on to allegedly admit to cutting or slashing him roughly four times. The defendant further allegedly admitted she planned to kill him because she wanted him dead.
The woman’s father suffered serious injuries from the attack, resulting in staples in his head and surgery on one arm. In comments to police, the victim struck a somewhat conciliatory tone, saying the incident was “not her” and that her “mind is cooked” due to drug use.
Law enforcement on the scene described the since-convicted woman as “wide-eyed and staring at things that didn’t exist.”
Anderson was initially charged with one count of attempted intentional homicide in the first degree by use of a dangerous weapon.
An American Airlines pilot had to come to an abrupt stop to avoid a potential collision with a truck on a taxiway at a North Carolina airport.
While navigating towards the runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Wednesday, the pilot, who has not been named, was forced to halt the aircraft unexpectedly.
Two vehicles passed close by the aircraft, apparently oblivious to the fact that Flight 1197 was signaling with its taxi lights.
“They just went right in front of us,” the pilot reported to air traffic control, as noted by CBS News. “We nearly hit them, I had to slam on the brakes.”
The pilot further communicated to the air traffic controller that the plane had already commenced moving before the vehicles crossed its path.
‘Somebody’s going to be notified right away, that was really bad,’ he chastised.
The air traffic controller confirmed he got the message and asked which direction the truck had been moving before locating it on an internal system.
The early morning flight was heading from Charlotte to Washington, DC. It arrived in DC safely on time around 9am.
An American Airlines pilot had to ‘slam’ on the brakes after two vehicles passed by him while he was taxing toward the runway
‘Somebody’s going to be notified right away, that was really bad,’ he chastised to air traffic control
Charlotte Douglas International Airport said it was ‘aware of the reported incident.’
‘Safety and security are top priorities of CLT,’ it said in a statement to CBS News.
The incident is now under investigation by the airport as well as the Federal Aviation Administration. The Daily Mail has contacted American Airlines for comment.
The close call in Charlotte comes just weeks after an Air Canada flight crashed into a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport, killing the pilots.
Surveillance footage of the runway showed the Air Canada Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft landing around 11.30pm ET Sunday night, at the same moment a fire truck crossed its path on the tarmac.
The plane was traveling at approximately 150 mph when it struck the fire truck during heavy rainfall, and the footage showed a huge splash of water as the collision sent the truck careening across the runway.
It injured 41 people, including two people who were in the fire truck.
Audio from air traffic control revealed workers pleaded for the fire truck to stop in the seconds before it crashed into the jet.
The incident took place at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in the early morning
The fire truck had been given permission to cross the runway to deal with an unrelated issue on a separate plane, where a pilot reported that an ‘odor’ was filling the aircraft that left ‘flight attendants feeling ill,’ officials said.
As the fire truck raced to the other aircraft, air traffic controllers appeared to realize it was on a collision course with the Air Canada jet seconds before impact, as one said in the audio: ‘Truck One, stop, stop, stop!’
America’s most dangerous airports have been exposed by federal officials, with dozens of high-risk runway ‘hot spots’ flagged across the country.
Data from the FAA shows 291 locations within US airports where the risk of runway incursions, near-collisions and taxiing errors are significantly elevated.
The problem is especially acute in California, where the FAA’s latest report identifies 34 airports with more than 80 runway hot spots.
It warns that complex layouts at San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego’s main airports increase the risk of pilot error, confusion and potential accidents.
At Phoenix Sky Harbor in Arizona, crews have mistaken taxiways for departure runways.
Other major hubs flagged by officials include Seattle-Tacoma, Harry Reid International in Las Vegas, Salt Lake City International and Albuquerque International Sunport, where wrong-runway departures, misalignment risks and complex layouts have all been highlighted.
On Tuesday, a small fire broke out on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), an aircraft carrier stationed at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, resulting in injuries to three Navy sailors.
According to a Navy spokesperson speaking to Fox News Digital, the blaze was quickly contained and extinguished by both the ship’s crew and Norfolk Navy Shipyard personnel, who acted promptly as per their training.
The three injured sailors received medical attention on board for minor injuries and were soon able to return to their duties, the spokesperson confirmed.
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, navigates the Elizabeth River en route to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Evan Antonisse)
The source of the fire is still unknown, as the Navy continues to investigate the incident.
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower has been moored at the shipyard for more than a year following a nine-month deployment to the Red Sea in 2023, defending against drone and missile attacks from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, Fox News Digital previously reported.
Eisenhower is scheduled for Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kade Bise)
It is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance including comprehensive work on the carrier’s propulsion systems, crew habitability, combat systems and aviation support capabilities, according to the Navy.
In addition to routine maintenance, upgrades to critical systems will ensure the carrier remains mission-ready and extends its operational effectiveness.
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is moored at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mercy Crowe)
The spokesperson said it is unclear if maintenance availability will be extended as a result of the fire.
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Inset: Philip Kim (Kherkher Garcia, LLP). Background: The area in Houston, Texas, where Lyft driver Philip Kim was shot to death after picking up a rider who allegedly used a fake identity to lure him there (KPRC/YouTube).
In a tragic incident, a 27-year-old Lyft driver from Texas fell victim to a heinous crime after being lured by a passenger using a false identity. The driver, Philip Kim, was shot and abandoned on the roadside, while the attacker fled with his vehicle. This devastating event has now prompted Kim’s family to file a lawsuit against Lyft, accusing the company of negligence and failing to protect its drivers despite being aware of potential threats in the area.
The lawsuit claims, “Philip paid the price of Lyft’s greed and negligence.” It argues that Lyft had prior knowledge of violent incidents targeting rideshare drivers in the vicinity but still sent Kim into harm’s way without warning him. The family points out that similar attacks had taken place just days before Kim’s murder on February 26, 2025, in Harris County.
According to the legal complaint submitted on Wednesday, the area where Kim was dispatched had already witnessed two other carjackings involving rideshare drivers, both occurring at gunpoint. These alarming incidents were reported less than a week before Kim became the latest victim of such violence.
The complaint emphasizes the proximity of these previous crimes to where Kim was sent, stating, “These incidents happened a short distance from the same location Lyft dispatched Philip to.” The lawsuit further accuses Lyft of ignoring the evident risks. “Lyft was on notice that at least two incidents of physical assaults and carjackings were reported in the immediate vicinity in the recent past from the date of the incident. Despite this knowledge, Lyft dispatched Philip to the location where he was subsequently robbed at gunpoint, shot, and murdered,” it asserts.
In their allegations, Kim’s family holds Lyft responsible for his untimely death, describing the company’s decision to send him there as “an affirmative action which caused plaintiff’s assault and death.” They argue that Lyft had a duty to exercise reasonable care towards its drivers, passengers, and the public, a duty they believe was neglected in this case.
Court records show that Anthony Perkins, 18, is charged with capital murder for the Kim slaying and the two other incidents cited in the Kim complaint. Prosecutors say he shot and killed Kim before taking off in his car and crashing it.
“This murder was made even more senseless by the fact that [Kim’s] vehicle was recovered a mere eight blocks away, crashed into a ditch,” the complaint against Lyft says.
Police told the Kim family that two other assailants, who are believed to be minors, allegedly took part in the carjacking. “One is believed to have been apprehended and the other remains at large,” according to a statement from the family’s legal team.
Perkins, who is also named as a defendant in the Lyft complaint, is charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon for allegedly targeting a Lyft driver on Feb. 20, 2025, just six days before Kim was killed.
A probable cause affidavit for that incident says the victim was dispatched to an address in the 3000 block of Faulkner Street, roughly a half mile away from where Kim was dispatched, after receiving a trip “for a female passenger” who turned out to be Perkins and another male.
“[The victim] asked the males if they were waiting on Lyft, and they replied yes,” the affidavit says. “Shortly after [the victim] began driving, defendant Perkins and [the other suspect] pulled out guns and pointed them at [the victim’s] head. [The victim] described the guns as assault rifles with no stock.”
The affidavit says Perkins used his own mother’s name, phone number and Lyft account to order the trip that day. It’s unclear whether he allegedly did the same in the Kim slaying.
Kim’s father, Mark Kim, spoke to local NBC affiliate KPRC in March 2025 about his son’s murder and recounted how he was checking the location of an air tag on Kim’s keychain that night after he failed to pick up his phone.
“The car was moving to another spot after one hour later, no calls moving,” Kim said. “His phone was dead. I thought something was strange. I checked the Google Map; the car parking location was the Houston [Police] Department parking lot, and I thought there was something wrong. I asked the policeman why my car is here. Where is my son? What happened? And the policeman gave me the phone number to the Houston Homicide Department office.”
Mark Kim told KPRC that if he could speak to Perkins, he’d ask him “why” he did what he did to someone who was “just trying to get money” by working for Lyft.
“He didn’t do anything wrong,” Mark Kim said. “I don’t know why innocent people are being picked on.”
Reached for comment Thursday by Law&Crime on the Kim family lawsuit, Lyft said it could not speak on ongoing litigation.
“This case is not just about one horrific crime; it is about a preventable tragedy,” said attorney Sadi R. Antonmattei-Goitia in a statement. “Lyft has long known that its platform can be exploited by individuals using fake identities, yet it failed to implement basic safeguards that could have protected drivers like Philip. This lawsuit is about accountability and forcing meaningful change so no other family endures this kind of loss.”
The FBI is currently analyzing DNA evidence gathered from the home of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona, as they intensify efforts to find new clues regarding the 84-year-old’s disappearance, according to recent reports.
A laboratory in Florida, collaborating with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, forwarded the DNA sample to the FBI. The bureau is employing cutting-edge technology for an advanced examination of this sample, which had not been recently uncovered, as reported by ABC News.
The FBI is examining DNA evidence collected from Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson, Arizona home as the bureau desperately searches for a new lead into the 84-year-old’s disappearance, ABC News reports. savannahguthrie/Instagram The sheriff said up to five more labs around the country are devoting resources to the case. FBI
According to the report, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that the DNA collected from Guthrie’s residence originates from multiple individuals.
Here’s the latest on Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom Nancy Guthrie
The sheriff disclosed that up to five additional laboratories nationwide are dedicating their resources to this case. However, it remains unclear if any new DNA samples are currently under review.
Despite the involvement of approximately two dozen investigators from both Pima County and the FBI, progress has been frustratingly slow since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, went missing on February 1.
A cherished father has been identified as the individual who tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning while traversing a gas station parking lot in Wisconsin, his family has revealed.
The victim, 41-year-old Peter Garamone Sr., was hit by a lightning strike on Wednesday evening at a Kwik Trip gas station located in Waukesha, as reported by local police.
Garamone, employed as a long-haul truck driver with JB Hunt, had just left the gas station when the fatal incident occurred, his grieving father, Jim Garamone, shared in a heartfelt Facebook post on Thursday.
“I’m at a loss for words, but our eldest son, Peter Paul Garamone Sr., was struck by lightning while on a trucking job in Wisconsin last night. He passed away at the age of 41,” Jim expressed in his poignant message.
He went on to say, “I keep hoping this is a nightmare I will wake from, but unfortunately, it is our reality. It serves as a reminder to embrace our loved ones a bit more closely,” reflecting on the tragic loss.
Garamone leaves behind his wife Lisa and their son Peter Jr.
His father just celebrated his 72nd birthday and completed chemotherapy and radiation treatments for esophageal cancer, Jim shared just days ago.
A witness called 911 around 7.45pm, reporting that a man was down and they were ‘unsure if he was breathing,’ the Waukesha Police Department said.
Peter Garamone Sr., 41, was fatally struck by a lightning bolt on Wednesday evening at a Kwik Trip gas station in Waukesha, according to police. He leaves behind his wife Lisa and their son Peter Jr (pictured together)
Garamone worked as a long haul trucker for JB Hunt and had just exited the gas station when he was hit by the bolt, his heartbroken father, Jim Garamone, said
The victim also called first responders when it happened, CBS 58 reported.
Police said that witnesses, as well as physical evidence at the scene ‘were consistent with a lighting strike’.
Medics found Garamone unresponsive and took him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
His death comes as a number of tornadoes and grapefruit-sized hail have battered the Midwest in recent days.
At the time of the incident, the area was experiencing heavy rainfall, thunder and lightning.
The Daily Mail contacted the Waukesha Police Department and the Waukesha County Medical Examiner for comment.
Severe thunderstorms started tearing through Wisconsin, Iowa, and Kansas on Tuesday night.
At the time of the incident, the area was experiencing heavy rainfall, thunder and lightning. (Pictured: Garamone with his father Jim Garamone)
Police said that witnesses, as well as physical evidence at the scene ‘were consistent with a lighting strike’
When lightning strikes a human, it immediately damages the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
About 90 percent of victims survive, but are known to suffer life-long injuries and disabilities as a result, according to University Hospitals.
The incident comes just weeks after a beloved Florida middle school teacher described his experience after being struck by lightning.
James Fernandez, 42, was on a mountain biking trip to Peru in December 2025 when he and his friend Yuri Botelho, 36, were struck by a bolt from the sky.
The friends were on a guided downhill excursion high in the Andes when a sudden storm rolled in out of clear skies.
When lightning strikes a human, it immediately damages the cardiovascular and nervous systems. (Pictured: Stock image of lighting bolt)
Botelho was killed instantly, while Fernandez was thrown fifteen feet from his bike.
Fernandez woke on the ground unable to move and told his tour guide, who had frozen in panic, to get help.
Fernandez survived, but the impact and resulting crash left him with catastrophic spinal cord damage and multiple neck fractures, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down.
‘This is where I’m at right now. It could change. I hope it changes. But if it doesn’t, I have to accept and find ways to keep living, right?’ he told the Tampa Bay Times.
A mother has been taken into custody on charges of murder following the tragic death of her young child, initially reported as a choking incident.
Shanna Kay Whitton faces serious accusations, including first-degree felony murder, child abuse, aggravated child endangerment, and aggravated arson. These charges were detailed in a statement released by the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in Kansas.
Whitton has been incarcerated since October 9, 2025, following charges related to a fire in the bedroom of her 15-month-old son, Matthew. Authorities have classified the fire as deliberate.
The court documents do not currently indicate whether Whitton has submitted a plea regarding the murder allegations.
According to the release, the incident in question occurred in August 2025 when Matthew reportedly choked and lost consciousness. Despite attempts to save him, he tragically passed away at the hospital.
The autopsy found that Matthew died from complications of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy—brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen—resulting from an intentional asphyxiation. His death was ruled a homicide.
“No food bolus or even food particles were identified in Matthew’s airways,” the report, reviewed by Oxygen, noted, adding that medical records indicated “his clinical course is not consistent with a brief choking event.”
While investigating his murder, detectives turned to a July fire that started in his bedroom.
“We did not believe the story that the mother gave to us on the choking incident—and then found out about the fire that had occurred,” Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter said, according to KSN. “Basically, a baby’s blanket was put next to the crib and started on fire.”
The family has an extensive history of medical emergencies, according to the autopsy: Matthew was allegedly dropped on the floor and his 2-year-old sister Gypsy Rosedied after sufferinga presumed airway obstruction while eating grapes in 2024.
Police are now expanding the murder investigation to include Gypsy Rose, a sheriff spokesperson told Oxygen.
An attorney for Whitton did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Oxygen.
A certified strength coach has crafted a 5-move dumbbell routine designed specifically to enhance arm strength for individuals over 55.
If you’re aiming to strengthen your arms, your strategy doesn’t need a radical overhaul. The types of exercises that were effective years ago remain just as powerful today. However, the way you structure your workout is key. Kicking off with compound movements maximizes your gains early on, while incorporating isolation exercises later on helps fine-tune your biceps and triceps. This method delivers consistent and reliable results without unnecessary complexity.
There’s no need to jump on the latest fitness trends or constantly switch up your exercises. Sticking to a few well-executed moves can lead to significant progress when performed consistently. Time and again, I’ve noticed that prioritizing solid pressing and pulling exercises naturally engages the arms. Following up with curls and extensions ensures a comprehensive workout, leaving no muscle untouched.
This approach, combining compound and isolation exercises, maintains a balanced and practical workout routine. Not only are you building strength that’s applicable to everyday tasks like pushing, pulling, and carrying, but you’re also giving your arms the focused attention they need. This straightforward routine is both effective and feels more rewarding than hopping between random exercises.
This combination of compound and isolation exercises keeps your training balanced and practical. You’re building strength that shows up when you push, pull, and carry, while also giving your arms direct attention. It’s a straightforward setup that works, and it tends to feel more productive than bouncing between random exercises.
These five dumbbell movements follow that structure. You’ll start with bigger lifts that engage your arms and upper body, then shift to more focused work to build your biceps, triceps, and shoulders. Stick with this approach, and your arms will start to feel stronger, with that strength carrying over into everyday movement.
Dumbbell Single-Arm Row
Dumbbell single-arm rows build strength through your upper back while giving your arms a strong role in the movement. As you pull the weight toward your body, your biceps and grip have to stay engaged to control it. Working one side at a time also helps you stay focused on how each arm is moving. That tends to clean things up quickly and build strength that feels balanced. You’ll also notice how your posture improves as your upper back gets stronger. Over time, this helps your arms feel more capable during pulling movements.
Muscles Trained: Lats, biceps, rear deltoids, and grip
How to Do It:
Place one hand and one knee on a bench for support.
Hold a dumbbell in your opposite hand.
Keep your back flat and your core engaged.
Pull the dumbbell toward your hip.
Lower it back down with control.
Repeat for your reps and switch sides.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps per side. Rest for 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Chest-supported rows, slow tempo rows, alternating rows
Form Tip: Pull your elbow back instead of lifting with your hand.
Dumbbell Bench Press
Dumbbell bench press builds pressing strength while bringing your triceps into the movement in a big way. As you press the weights upward, your arms work to extend and control the load. Using dumbbells instead of a bar allows each arm to move freely, which helps build more even strength. You’ll also feel your shoulders and chest supporting the movement, which adds to the overall effect. Staying controlled through each rep makes a big difference. Over time, this builds strength that carries over into pushing movements.
Muscles Trained: Chest, triceps, shoulders, and stabilizers
How to Do It:
Lie on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
Hold the weights at chest level.
Plant your feet firmly on the ground.
Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are completely straight.
Lower the weights back down with control.
Repeat for your reps.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps. Rest for 60 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Neutral grip press, floor press, alternating press
Form Tip: Keep your wrists stacked over your elbows.
Dumbbell Curls
Dumbbell curls give you a direct way to build strength through your biceps. As you lift the weights, your arms control the movement from start to finish. Keeping your elbows steady helps keep the focus on your biceps instead of letting other areas take over. You’ll feel the contraction at the top, especially when you take a moment before lowering the weight. Slowing the movement down helps you get more out of each rep. Over time, this builds strength and control through your arms.
Muscles Trained: Biceps and forearms
How to Do It:
Stand with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
Keep your elbows close to your body.
Curl the weights upward toward your shoulders.
Pause briefly at the top.
Lower the weights back down with control.
Repeat for your reps.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps. Rest for 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Alternating curls, hammer curls, slow tempo curls
Form Tip: Avoid swinging the weights to keep tension on your biceps.
Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extensions
Dumbbell overhead tricep extensions target the back of your arms through a longer range of motion. As you lower the weight behind your head, your triceps stretch, then work to bring it back up. That stretch and contraction help build strength effectively. Keeping your upper arms steady helps isolate the movement where it belongs. You’ll feel a strong effort as you extend your arms. Over time, this helps your triceps feel stronger and more capable.
Muscles Trained: Triceps
How to Do It:
Hold one dumbbell with both hands overhead.
Keep your arms close to your head.
Lower the weight behind your head.
Bend your elbows to control the movement.
Extend your arms to lift the weight back up.
Repeat for your reps.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps. Rest for 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Single-arm extensions, seated extensions, slow tempo reps
Form Tip: Keep your elbows pointing forward instead of flaring out.
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Dumbbell lateral raises engage your shoulders, which helps support overall arm strength. Strong shoulders give your arms a more stable base to work from during pressing and lifting movements. Raising the weights out to the side challenges your arms to stay controlled while your shoulders do the work. It also helps improve how your arms move through space. Staying controlled here keeps the movement effective. Over time, this helps your arms feel more connected and supported.
Muscles Trained: Lateral deltoids and upper traps
How to Do It:
Stand with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
Raise the weights out to your sides.
Lift until your arms are parallel to the ground.
Lower the weights back down with control.
Repeat for your reps.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps. Rest for 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Seated raises, single-arm raises, slow tempo reps
Form Tip: Keep your palms facing down as you lift the dumbbells. This helps hone in on the deltoid and doesn’t allow the trap to take over.
The Best Tips for Building Arm Strength After 55
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Arm strength builds best when you combine controlled movement with a mix of exercises that challenge both pushing and pulling patterns. When your arms are working alongside your upper body, you tend to build strength that feels more usable and carries over into daily movement. Adding in direct work for your biceps and triceps helps round things out so nothing gets overlooked. Over time, that balance is what helps your arms feel stronger and more reliable.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
Alternate between pulling and pushing movements: This keeps your arms working from different angles and helps build more complete strength.
Stay smooth through each rep: Let your arms control the weight instead of letting momentum take over.
Pause at peak contraction: Holding for a brief moment at the top helps reinforce strength where it matters.
Keep your grip firm: A stronger grip helps your arms stay engaged throughout the movement.
Adjust your stance for stability: A solid base helps you focus more on your arms and less on balance.
Cycle your intensity: Some days focus on slightly heavier reps, other days focus on slower, more controlled sets.
References
Calik-Kutukcu, Ebru et al. “Arm strength training improves activities of daily living and occupational performance in patients with COPD.” The clinical respiratory journal vol. 11,6 (2017): 820-832. doi:10.1111/crj.12422
Brigatto, Felipe A et al. “Multi-joint vs. Single-joint Resistance Exercises Induce a Similar Strength Increase in Trained Men: A Randomized Longitudinal Crossover Study.” International journal of exercise science vol. 13,4 1677-1690. 1 Dec. 2020, doi:10.70252/LLHU2255
