Michelle Obamas Arms have inspired many women (okay, me too!)

Michelle Obama's Arms have inspired many women (okay, me too!)

By now you have surely noticed what everyone has been talking about, our First Lady. And no, I don’t mean her ‘regular people’ style, or her passion for military families or the fact that she pretends to be Super Mom, no I’m talking about her ARMS.

There are some who say her arms signify strength, or youth, or can inspire young women. But I say Michelle Obama’s arms are a symbol that she is dedicated to health and fitness. Let’s face it, the lady looks darn good!

So aside from the symbolism, here are some quick workouts on how you can get Michelle’s arms from Kacy Duke and AOL Health:

Push, Pull, Kickback
1. Assume a squat position with your legs bent about 45 degrees. Hold a light dumbbell in each hand, arms bent so the weights are positioned just in front of your chest, palms facing each other.
2. Extend your arms straight out in front of you, pushing the weights forward.
3. Then bend your elbows, squeeze your shoulder blades together, and pull the weights back to either side of your chest.
4. Finally straighten your arms out behind you. Do 3 Sets 8-12 Reps.

You’ll Feel It
In your chest, back, shoulders and triceps. You’ll also get a bonus burn in your thighs and booty from performing this exercise in squat position.
Kacy’s Coaching Tips
It’s a good idea to try this one without any weights to start. Engage your chest, back and triceps the full range of motion. That way when you do add weight, you’ll be sure to engage all the right muscles to do the work.

Open with Strength
1. Stand in the power position. (Stand tall, keeping knees soft. Pull your navel to your spine and maintain a straight back and tight firm belly. In this position, you’re guaranteed not to sleepwalk through your exercise or, even worse, fall into sloppy form.) Keep arms by your sides feet close together. Holding dumbbells, lift your arms straight out to the sides so your body forms a T, palms facing down.
2. Keeping your arms extended, rotate your palms front, so the ends of the weights are towards the floor. Squeeze both arms together until their straight out in front of you.
3. Return to the starting position, and immediately repeat the move. Do 3 sets of 8-12 Reps.

You’ll Feel It
Through your entire biceps and into your shoulders.
Kacy’s Coaching Tips
Pretend your elbows are Krazy Glued to your side so you completely isolate your biceps. Don’t “assist” with the move by hoisting your torso backward as you lift. Keep the rest of your body still as a statue but completely relaxed.

There are of course, tons more exercise from the American Council of Exercise. Now, go get those fab arms!

Daily Motivation: There are three major arm muscles in the body, the biceps, triceps and deltoids

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