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Multitasking Move: Shoulder Press Steppers

FitSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:00:00 PDT

I love working my shoulders and my outer thighs, and this exercise targets both areas at the same time. You'll need a resistance band for this move, and if it's too easy with the band you're using, then you can make it more difficult by shortening the band and holding the rubber part below the handles.

To learn how to do this exercise then

Hold either end of your resistance band and then stand directly on the middle of it with your feet together. Bend your elbows so your hands are next to your shoulders. This is the start position.
Now as you take a step to the right, straighten your arms so your hands are above your shoulders.
Then step your left foot in to meet your right and lower your hands back to your shoulders with control, coming back to the start position. Take a total of 10 steps to the right, and then 10 steps to the left. Repeat series two more times for a total of three sets.

Get Lifted: How to Do an Overhead Press Correctly

Leta Shy — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:46:11 PDT

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 dumbbells; for more advanced tips on how to do an overhead press using a barbell, check out the American Council on Exercise's recommendations on how to do a standing barbell press.

Keep reading to find out how to do a standing overhead press.

Warm Up With 3 Dynamic Moves Before Your Next Run

Jenny Sugar — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:20:24 PDT

Walking briskly for five minutes is a great way to warm up before running, but it's not exactly the most exciting activity. Here are three fun and challenging moves you can do inside, which is nice if it's chilly, before heading out for a jog.

Running Plank
Here's a move that will get your blood pumping and warm up your upper body as well as your hips, lower back, legs, and core.

Begin in a plank position (top of a push-up), with your shoulders over your wrists and your body in one straight line. Engage your abs and step your feet together. Bend your right knee and draw it into your chest.
Then simultaneously and quickly step your right foot back and bend your left knee into your chest. Keep alternating so that you're essentially running in place. Move as fast as you want, making sure to keep your abs pulled in.
Do this for one minute, take a break, and repeat.

Learn the the other great moves after the break.