Chest press A. Lie face up on a bench. Hold a dumbbell in each hand so they are end to end. Extend your arms over your chest without locking your elbows. Lift your legs and bend them so your calves are almost parallel to the floor. If this is uncomfortable, put your feet on the bench. Don’t…push the weights back over your head or arch your back. B. Bend your elbows out to the sides and slowly lower your arms toward your chest until your upper arms are parallel to the floor. Keep your abs tight and your back flat. Hold for a second, then press the weights up, extending your arms directly above your chest. Chest fly A. Lie face up on a bench in the same position as for the Chest Press, this time holding the dumbbells parallel to each other. B. Slowly lower your arms out to your sides, keeping your elbows slightly bent throughout. Hold for a second, then squeeze your chest muscles as you bring the weights back to their starting position. (Here are the 10 best strength exercises for women over 50.) Don’t…lower the dumbbells below chest height. MORE: 6 Moves That Target Stubborn Cellulite Bust booster Here’s a move you can do anytime. Hold your arms out in front of your chest and press your palms together. Feel your chest muscles working as you press for 10 seconds. Relax for 5 seconds, then repeat three or four times.
