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Get Stronger Arms Fast

Plank Press

What you'll need: a pair of 3- to 5-pound dumbbells, a yoga mat

Targets shoulders, back, triceps, and abs

Place dumbbells at top of mat, then get into full push-up position with arms shoulder-width apart and hands directly under shoulders; step feet out slightly wider than shoulder-width.
Keeping hips level, lift right hand and pick up one dumbbell; drive right elbow backward at shoulder level, keeping arm close to side and palm facing down.
Extend right arm forward.
Return right elbow to bent position and repeat.
Do 10 reps, switch sides and repeat. Do 2 sets.