By Jennifer Fields (AOL Health.com)In the '80s, women wanted Linda Hamilton’s tough-girl "Terminator" arms, then it was Jennifer Aniston’s ultra-femme, defined arms. These days, the First Lady’s sinewy arms are the rage. “Everyone calls me asking how to get Michelle Obama’s arms,” says celeb trainer Kacy Duke who’s sculpted the physiques of Julianne Moore, Bruce Willis, Denzel Washington and Iman to name a few.
What exactly is so great about Mrs. Obama’s arms? “They look strong, but attainable and not overly muscular,” says Duke, who is affiliated with Equinox fitness clubs and is the author of "The Show It Love Workout." “She’s obviously working her biceps, triceps, and front, middle and rear deltoids,” Duke says. “To get the same pretty, well-defined arms, the key is to use light weights (3-8 pounds) and keep your reps high (8-15), says Duke. If you don't have weights handy, you can fill two plastic or eco-friendly shopping bags with up to four 33.8-ounce bottles of water. Each bottle is about two pounds.
To help you power up your arms Mrs. Obama-style, we have Duke's two favorite arm- and shoulder- sculpting moves, as well as AOL Health fitness coach and blogger Liz Neporent's step-by-step arm toning guide.
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