Sexy shoulders look great with a Prada handbag hanging from them. But the bag won't be the only eye-catcher. Believe it or not, shapely shoulders can be even more appealing than a Chanel. Strong shoulders support the upper body. They are the force that drives your ability to lift more weight when working less developed muscle groups such as your chest and back. Shoulder pads may be passé, but there is a reason they were sewn into every woman's suit coat and sweater for over a decade. I will let you in on a little Hollywood secret - broad shoulders make waistlines appear more slender. Need I say more? Developing your shoulder strength negates the need for extra padding and assists in the "hour glass" effect.
"Back fat" - that taboo combination of words is the last thing anyone wants associated with them! Though you may not be able to see behind you without a three-way mirror, you have to address every angle. The back, one of the most neglected spots on the body when it comes to target toning, is just as important as your legs, arms, and abs. You may not see it, but believe me, everyone else does! Yes, that bulging spot that loves to bubble over your bra strap is back fat! Unfortunately, fashion is consistently taking inches off once modest dress shirts. Sleeves are being torn off, necks cut low, and supposedly supportive fabric in the back are being minimized to a measly string! To follow fashion's trimming trend and feel comfortable in your new, though fewer, threads, it's time to concentrate on the, until now, ignored back!
Stave off neck and shoulder tension by toning your trapezius - the muscles in the upper center of your back. For those of you who consider a purse an extension of your home, and end up hauling the excessively heavy accessory until your shoulder aches, strong "traps" (trapezius) will allow you to lug the load with ease. They also accentuate the shape of your shoulders.
Rhomboids, the ever so subtle muscles that squeeze your shoulder blades together and eliminate the bra strap fat hangover that makes spaghetti straps risqué for some, must be flexed! More than making strapless tops your best friend, the rhomboids also assist in the perfecting of your posture.
One-third of the people in this country experience lower back problems. There's a good chance that you are one of them. Increasing strength in your erector spinae - the fancy term for the group of muscles that run from your tailbone up to the top of your spine - alleviates back pain and minimizes your chances of incurring injury. The added spine support also contributes to properly aligned posture, creating an illusion of extra inches added to your height.
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