- To complete this exercise, you will need two three-pound dumbbells and a yoga mat or a towel. Place the yoga mat or towel on the floor and lie on it on your back. Hold one dumbbell in each hand and lift your arms straight up in the air, perpendicular to your body. Pull your arms away from each other, so the dumbbells are as far apart as you can reach without touching the floor. Then pull the dumbbells back to meet one another. Repeat 15 times.
- The Wall Ups exercise is convenient to practice anywhere, because it does not require any special equipment except a flat, sturdy wall. Place your palms against the wall, with your arms shoulder-width apart. Stand on your tiptoes about two feet from the wall. Bend your elbows slowly to allow your body weight to be distributed between your two arms. You will also feel the muscles in your chest engage. Straighten your arms to complete the exercise, keeping your arms shoulder-width apart. Repeat 20 times.
- For this exercise, you will need two three-pound dumbbell weights and a hard wooden or plastic chair. Sit on the edge of the chair with your back straight, with one weight in each hand. Place your arms at your sides, then slowly raise your arms so they are straight out at shoulder level. Gently bring your arms back down to your sides. Repeat this exercise ten times per day.













