Sundress-Approved Shoulders

With summer right around the corner and events popping up left and right calling for strapless dresses and sundresses, it’s only appropriate that I clue you in on the basics for sexy shoulders.  No, it’s not rocket science.  Yes, it will require a little extra effort in the gym to get those Gwyneth Paltrow-ish shoulders I know you wish you had.

Okay… the bad news first:  there is nothing I would love more than to be able to say to you, “do this (insert various forms of torture here) and you WILL have the sexy, toned back and arms that you have always wanted in one week flat.”  But let’s face it, doing a few exercises and expecting major results is not going to work… for anyone.

Now for the good news:  You CAN have a great back and shoulders ready for that summer sundress if you put a little extra oomph in your workout.  The cardio portion is essential to getting rid of that extra fluff and allowing those pretty muscles to shine through.

Make sure you are doing 5 days of cardio, for at least 35 minutes a day.  And, PLEASE do not do the same thing every day.  A.) that is BORING and B.) your body won’t change if you do the same thing every day.  Change up the cardio portion of your workout.  Step away from the treadmill and incorporate some spinning, walking and jogging outdoors, swimming, etc.

Now, on to the strapless dress workout.  Do this 2-3 times a week along with your cardio and you will have much to be proud of!

• 20 push-ups (Yes, the real ones. I don’t care if you have to do one at a time and it takes you 30 minutes)
• 25 bicep curls using 8lb weights
• 20 overhead presses (elbows never fall below your shoulders)
• 25 tricep dips
• 20 upright rows using 8 lb weights
• 25 lateral raises (use the 8 lb weights unless you become sloppy with your form, then grab the 5 lb. Don’t cheat yourself out of this workout!)
• Repeat!

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