Sexy Shoulders
- Parent Category: News and Stories
- Posted in: Beauty n Fitness on Wednesday, 04 April 2007 00:00
My secret weapon is a strong upper body. But too many women tend to forget their shoulders—a key component of upper-body fitness. Working the deltoid muscles along the front and top will give you everyday lifting power and help eliminate sloping shoulders, making your waist appear thinner.
To get a strong, sexy look, do this routine 3 nonconsecutive days a week using 3- to 5-pound weights.
Side-Lying Shoulder Press
A. Lie on left side with torso on stability ball, legs extended. Place left hand on floor under left shoulder. Hold dumbbell in right hand and bend elbow 90 degrees so forearm points up.
B. Press dumbbell directly overhead, following line of torso. Slowly lower. Do 12 to 15 reps, then switch sides.
Rotator Toner
A. Stand with feet together. Hold dumbbell in each hand and bend elbows so forearms are parallel to floor and palms face up.
B. Keeping forearms level and upper arms next to torso, rotate arms to sides.
C. Extend and raise arms almost to shoulder height. (Be sure to keep elbows slightly bent.) Return to start and repeat sequence for 12 to 15 reps.
Swimmer
Stand with feet together, knees slightly bent. Hold dumbbell in each hand and bend at hips so torso is straight, almost parallel to floor. Raise right arm to ear height and bring left arm back, flush with side. Keeping arms straight, simultaneously swing left arm down and forward and right arm down and back. Swing back to start. That's one rep; do 12 to 15.