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7 Tricks to Look Hot AF in a Strapless Dress

It's all in the arms, shoulders, back, and chest.

21 March, 2018
7 Tricks to Look Hot AF in a Strapless Dress

Celebs who look amazing in strapless dresses have a secret: They sculpt their arms, backs, shoulders, and chests. You don't need a red carpet (or couture dress) to get the same look. Try the moves below, developed and demonstrated by Rachel Piskin, co-founder of ChaiseFitness in Manhattan and former New York City Ballet dancer.

All you need is a Theraband or a pair of tights. Complete 30 to 40 reps of each move a few times a week, or complete the entire set right before you zip into your dress. (It will send the blood flowing to your muscles so you look temporarily more toned.)

1. T-Extensions: Wrap one end of the band or tights around each hand and swing the band behind your ribcage. Take one step forward with your left foot so your feet are staggered for stability. Extend your arms straight out the sides. From this position, bend your elbows to bring your fingertips together in front of your chest. Then extend your arms straight out in front of you, and open your arms out the sides to return to starting position and complete one rep.

Where you'll feel it: Your arms, chest, and shoulders.

2. Flat Back Supermans: Wrap one end of the band or tights around each hand and swing the band behind your ribcage. Take one step forward with your left foot so your feet are staggered. With a flat back, hinge forward about 45 degrees from the waist. From this position, bend your elbows and lift them out to the sides to shoulders-height, keeping your wrists in line with your elbows. Without dropping your arms, extend your arms straight forward. Complete half your reps, then switch feet and finish the set.

Where you'll feel it: Your arms, back, chest, and shoulders.

3. Door Knob Twists: Wrap one end of the band or tights around each hand, and take a wide stance with your toes pointed outward and knees bent about 45 degrees. Bend your elbows to a 90-degree angle and lift them out to the sides with your hands at shoulders level and your palms facing down. The band should be taut and parallel to the floor. Without releasing the tension in the band, turn your palms to face each other as you squeeze your elbows in to your sides. Raise your elbows back to starting position to complete one rep.

Where you'll feel it: Your arms, chest, back, and shoulders.

4. Arm Swings: Grab one end of the band or tights in each hand and stand in the center of the band with both feet together and knees slightly bent. Extend your arms straight out in front of you with your palms facing down. Keeping your elbows straight and locked, lower your arms along your sides and rotate your palms to face your body as you hinge forward from the waist and you extend your arms straight behind you. With control, return to starting position to complete one rep.

Where you'll feel it: Your arms, chest, and shoulders.


5. Tricep Drumming: Grab one end of the band or tights in each hand and stand in the center of the band with both feet together and knees slightly bent. Your palms should be facing your body. Hinge slightly forward from the waist and bend your left elbow to create tension in the band as you simultaneously drive your right elbow behind you and extend the arm. Reverse arms to complete one rep.

Where you'll feel it: Your biceps and triceps.

6. Bicep Curtsies: Grab one end of the band or tights in each hand, and place your right foot in the center of it, with your toes pointed slightly outward. Place your left toes on the ground about a foot behind your right heel. Turn your palms up to the ceiling and cross your left wrist over your right wrist near your hips. From this position, bend both knees and lower your body toward the ground as you bend your elbows to curl both ends of the band in toward your chest. Press into your right heel to come back up to standing as you release the curl and lower both ends of the band back to hips-height. Complete half your reps, then switch leading foot and complete the rest.

Where you'll feel it: Your biceps.

7. Air Flexes: Grab one end of the band or tights in each hand, and place your right foot in the center of it, with both feet facing forward. Take one step backward with your left foot so your feet are staggered. Bend your elbows to 90-degree angle and open them out to the sides so your palms are facing forward and your upper arms are parallel to the ground. Keep your palms facing forward as you bring your elbows in to your sides with control, then return to starting position to complete one rep. Do half your reps, then reverse your legs and finish the set.

Where you'll feel it: Your back and shoulders.

Credit: Cosmopolitan
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