Express workouts are not to be replaced with regular workouts. I recommend express workouts first thing every morning before you jump in the shower to start your day.
Do these five fast arm exercises and celebrate by going sleeveless! All you need is a pair of 5-pound dumbbells and a stability ball.
Targets: Abs and butt
Sit on ball with knees bent 90 degrees, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
Walk feet forward until upper back and head rest on ball. Lift hips, forming a straight line.
Extend arms toward ceiling, then bend elbows to lower dumbbells behind you. Straighten arms.
Do 20 reps; roll back up. Repeat 3 times.
Double-Bell Row
Targets: Shoulders, upper back, and biceps
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding two dumbbells in right hand.
Step back with right leg, bending knees slightly, and hinge forward from hips. Place left hand on left thigh.
Extend right arm below shoulder. Bend elbow to bring weights to ribs; extend.
Do 12 rows. Switch sides; repeat 3 times.
On the Fly
Targets: Shoulders, abs, and butt
Holding a dumbbell in each hand, stand on right leg, left leg lifted a few inches behind you.
With back flat and weights below shoulders, lean forward from hips.
Lift arms directly out to sides as you raise left leg and lean forward until body is almost parallel to floor.
Return to start. Do 15 reps; switch legs and repeat 3 times.
Squat with Twist
Targets: Shoulders, upper back, butt, and legs
Holding a dumbbell in each hand, stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
Squat and bring weights together in front of chest, elbows out to sides, do 15 reps, repeat 3 times.
Floating Curl
Targets: Upper back and biceps
Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms in front of thighs, palms forward.
Lift arms straight up to chest level in front of you. Without moving elbows, curl right hand to right shoulder; extend.
Repeat with left arm. Do 20 curls, alternating sides, repeat 3 times