The Strapless Gown Nightmare--Arms and Back

Annieb Posted: Apr 01, 2003 01:29 PM

The Strapless Gown Nightmare--Arms and Back

i am freaking out about the fact that i am probably going to end up with a strapless dress since my arms and upper back are my least attractive features! Does anyone know of any exercises for the upper arm flab and upper back area that actually work?

dcbride Posted: Apr 01, 2003 06:30 PM

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The book Buff Brides has specific exercises targeted for areas that you need to look good in a wedding dress.

karen32 Posted: Apr 02, 2003 10:08 AM

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i was just going to recommend that book too!!!! i have to get myself a copy!

dcbride Posted: Apr 02, 2003 12:30 PM

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I have a copy and I used it a lot when I first got it-but I couldn't motivate myself to do it (I never go tpast the 1st weeks workout!!!-- so I had to join curves.. I should start again....

alina Posted: Apr 02, 2003 12:54 PM

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I stopped doing the 'prescribed' workouts and switched to doing select exercises in that book, largely b/c I found some exercises difficult to do without the aid of a personal trainer and was afraid to cause injury. This particulary relates to the medicine ball workouts.

I do think that the 1st weeks exercises of the 6 months schedule hit just about every upper body muscle one can think of...

Sassy Posted: Apr 03, 2003 03:36 PM

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I have Buff Brides, I'm going to start it

MarcellaBella Posted: Apr 03, 2003 04:27 PM

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here is a really good site...

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.htm

and here is for arms..
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http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.php?MainMuscle=Biceps

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http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.php?MainMuscle=Triceps

Annieb Posted: Apr 03, 2003 04:32 PM

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Thanks...i just printed out all the exercises...you are the BEST

MarcellaBella Posted: Apr 03, 2003 04:46 PM

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No problem.. A lot of brides here have been fming me asking for tips, so I just thought I'd pass it on..

remember, nice and slow.. breathe and feel the burn..

Annieb Posted: Apr 03, 2003 09:04 PM

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I just bought the book girls! Ill let you know how it goes

HappyEverAfter Posted: Apr 04, 2003 09:58 AM

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I have been doing the book for 9 weeks now, and am seeing good definition in my arms, as well as my legs. The legs are an added bonus, as I only bought the book to tone my arms. I really like that they have alternating excersizes, so you dont get bored, and challenge all muscle groups. I do Buff Brides 2-3x a week, and cardio 3x a week. Am much more toned and tight now, when I wave my arms I do not create a breeze anymore