Strong shoulders will do more than just make everyday tasks easier. By developing the muscles of the upper body, you’ll get sexy-looking shoulders and create a “V” silhouette that makes your hips and waist appear slimmer. Plus, they help you stay injury-free when doing the fun things in life: serving a tennis ball, swinging a golf club, or pushing off down the ski slope. Your Toning Program Do two sets of 10 repetitions of each exercise, allowing 30 to 60 seconds of rest between sets. Move slowly: 3 seconds to lift, 1-second pause, 3 seconds to lower. Do two or three sessions a week, with at least 1 day of rest between workouts. Front Raise Keeping your elbows slightly bent and your wrists straight, lift your arms out to the sides to shoulder height. Keep your neck aligned with your spine. Pause, then slowly lower. More from Prevention: Let’s Tone Those Triceps
