15 Chest Exercises Every Woman Should Know How to Do

Working the arms independently makes the core work to stabilize your torso while you work your chest.

• Lie on your back with your heels about a foot away from your butt. Hold a dumbbell in your left hand and bring both hands to the ceiling.
• Bend your left elbow, lowering your upper arm to the floor. Exhale and straighten your elbow, pressing the weight back to the ceiling to complete a rep.
• Do five to 10 reps on each side.