Olympic Workouts

Get Arms Like Natalie Coughlin

Eleven-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin knows a thing or two about sculpting—and maintaining—a fiercely fit upper body. For strong, lean, and powerful arms and shoulders like Natalie's, try this strength-training routine
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Swiss-Ball W Raise

Step 1
Lie facedown on top of a Swiss ball so that your back is flat and your chest is off the ball. Bend your elbows more than 90 degrees with your palms facing up, the thumb side of your hands pointing out.

Step 2
Without changing the bend in your elbows, squeeze your shoulder blades together as you raise your upper arms. At the top of the movement, your arms should form a W. Pause, then slowly lower back to the starting position.

  • 3
  • 10-12

This Move Works:

Biceps, Shoulders, Triceps, Upper Back


  • Step 1

  • Step 2

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