Arm Bars – How to Start Building Toned Michelle Obama Arms

Yes, a hardcore never-knew-I-could-move-that-way upper body workout can leave your arms feeling toned and strong. However, if you want to keep your neck and shoulders working well, starting your workout with the right exercises can result in looking AND feeling good.

Enter arm bars, one of my favorite warm-ups to do before strength training. These moves improve upper body flexibility and posture, while targeting all the muscles responsible for keeping your shoulders healthy.

Even better? All you need is a light to moderate weight dumbbell or kettlebell to do them!