Get Lifted: Twisting Dumbbell Press


Updated 05/29/08 3:32 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Get Lifted: Twisting Dumbbell Press

Looking for an exercise to get strong and rounded shoulders, and a toned upper back? Give this move a try. You'll need a set of dumbbells for this (three to eight pounders, or whatever will exhaust your muscles after 12-15 reps). Want to know how to do this move? Then Stand with your feet hip-width distance apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand in the start position with your elbows bent by your Read more

Get Lifted: How to Do an Overhead Press Correctly


Updated 05/09/12 3:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do a Standing Overhead Press With Dumbbells

Yes, it's almost tank top and bikini season, which means that bare arms will be the norm for the months ahead. If you want to sculpt shapely shoulders and toned arms, learn how to incorporate the overhead press into your workout routine. Proper form: You can do an overhead press using dumbbells, barbells, or resistance bands. The following are tips on how to do a standing overhead press using Read more

How to Maximize Those Butt-Toning Squats


Updated 04/12/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Doing Squats Effectively

If strong, sculpted legs are what you're after, you've got to become one with the squat. The basic exercise targets glutes, hamstrings, quads, and core, so incorporating it into your strength-training workouts is definitely worth your while. Here are some ways to get more bang for your butt — er, I mean buck — when doing squats. Focus on your heels: When doing a squat, make sure to shift Read more

Get the Bod: Jessica Biel's Workout


Updated 03/15/12 11:54 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 47 comments

Jessica Biel's Workout

When I think of fit celebs, Jessica Biel definitely comes to mind. Her toned tush and defined arms are the reason she's won the title of Fitsugar's Fittest Female Celeb two years in a row. If you want to know how she maintains such a strong and feminine physique, her personal trainer Jason Walsh told People magazine about her workouts. Here's what he said: Stretch: Jessica warms up with walking Read more