How to Get the Best Arms Ever!
Two kids, a busy schedule and, yes, Michelle Obama is still buff. Inspired? So were we. Here's how to get toned up.
No Weights Required!
Just do 2 sets of this circuit 2-3 times a week, suggests celebrity trainer Kathy Kaehler.
1. Squat thrust with push-ups
The First Lady is said to be a devotee of this challenging move. Squat down, placing hands flat on either side of your legs. Kick both legs out behind you so you end in a push-up position, with your weight supported by your hands and toes. Do 1 push-up, then jump legs back up under your torso so that you are in a squat position again. Repeat 5-8 times.
2. Tricep dips
Sit just off the edge of a sturdy chair, wrapping your hands around the front of the seat, with your legs extended straight in front of you and your heels on the floor. Lift and lower your body 8-10 times. Don't hunch over (you can bend your knees if it's too hard).
3. Planks
Get on your forearms and toes. Keeping your neck aligned with your spine and your spine and your belly tucked in, hold this position for as long as you can (you should be straight as a board from your knees to your shoulders).
How to Fake It
Slather on some bronze body makeup to make arms look more toned, says N.Y.C. makeup artist Nick Barose. Don't use foundation: "Makeup for the face may rub off on clothes," he says.
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