Say Goodbye to the Jiggle

Arm flab is tricky. We want to have sleek, chiseled arms, but most of us aren't heading over to bench press every time we hit the gym—especially when it's surrounded by people who are totally ripped. It's intimidating, that's for sure. But luckily, there are ways you can target every one of your arm, back and shoulder muscles with nothing more than a pair of light dumbbells. These moves are so easy you can do them right in your home, no gym membership required The season of sundresses and swimsuits and having your arms on full display may be over, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be keeping your arms under wraps until next summer. Strapless tops and sleeveless little black dresses that you wear most of the year will keep your arms front and center (er, side and parallel?). Make sure they’re firm and toned with these five super effective moves, designed by Katherine “Kado” Simmons, a certified personal trainer with Body Space Fitness in New York City. Bonus: Simmons’s moves chisel the arms to perfection but also work other muscles, too. Plyometric Push UpsBalance on toes and palms in a plank position. Bend the arms and lower your body until the upper arms are parallel to floor. “Explode” upward to return to start position, rising up onto fingertips as you reach the top. Do 1 to 3 sets of 8 to 15 reps. Weighted Shadow BoxingShadow box for up to 1 minute while holding a light dumbbell in each hand. Move quickly but avoid snapping shoulders or wrists. Work up to 3 rounds, resting 30 seconds between. Single Leg Balance Curl & PressHold light dumbbells with your arms at your side, palms facing in. Balance on the left leg by bending and lifting the right leg up to hip height. Bend arms to curl dumbbells to shoulders, and then press arms up overhead. Lower the arms to start. Do 1 to 3 sets of 8 to 15 reps each side. Bow & Arrow PlankHold a light dumbbell in your right hand. Get into plank position so you’re balanced on the dumbbell with the right hand and have your left palm and toes touching the floor. Rotate to left into side plank as you lift and draw dumbbell across body and straight up overhead. Return to start. Do 1 to 3 sets of 8 to 15 reps each side. Negative Pull-UpsFacing a pull-up bar set to chest height, grasp the bar with palms facing toward you. Squat low, and extend arms straight. Keeping shoulders down and relaxed, bend arms to lift the chest to the bar. Slowly lower down for a count of 10. Repeat 3 times per set, doing 1 to 3 sets. (You can also use an assisted pull-up machine or a higher bar with someone holding your legs for support for this move.)