The Quick-Results Arm Workout

The Quick-Results Arm Workout

Sexy arms trick everyone into thinking your whole body is that good. "A toned upper body gets noticed more than any other body part. Sculpted arms make you look leaner all over, no matter what the reality is. Plus, they tone up faster than any other muscle group!  So—you in? Do his routine three days a week, going through the whole thing twice (don't skip the cardio bursts). You'll see results in as little as two weeks. Then get out every little sleeveless number you own.

Arm Workout Move 1: Seagull

Works shoulders and triceps, plus chest, abs, back, butt, thighs, and calves

Place hands on a pillow on the floor; walk feet to plank position. Extend right arm out to side, fingertips grazing the floor, then raise arm, as shown. Pause; lower to start. Holding plank position, extend arm in front of you along floor, then up, then back to plank position. Do for 30 seconds, switch arms and repeat. Then do a 30-second cardio blast.

Arm Workout Move 2: Ferris Wheel

Works shoulders, biceps, and triceps, plus abs and back

Stand holding a heavy book. Bring book up by chest, elbows close to sides. Sweep arms down by thighs, then lift them in front of you to shoulder height, curl book toward you, as shown, and finish back in starting position. Continue circles for 30 seconds; reverse direction and repeat. Then do 30 seconds of cardio.

Arm Workout Move 3: Caterpillar

Works shoulders, biceps, and triceps, plus chest, abs, back, butt, and thighs

From standing, squat and place palms on the floor in front of feet, shoulder-width apart. Walk hands forward until you're in a push-up position, as shown; pause. Walk hands back in, return to standing, and repeat for 30 seconds. Do another 30-second cardio blast.

Arm Workout Move 4: Drop-Back

Works shoulders and triceps, plus abs, back, hips, thighs, and calves

Sit with hands on floor, fingers facing away from you, knees bent, feet flat. Lift hips, and extend left leg up, foot flexed, as shown. Bend elbows, and lower butt toward floor. Pause, then press back to start (keep leg lifted). Do for 30 seconds. Switch legs and repeat. Finish with 30 seconds of cardio.