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Want toned and defined "first lady" arms? Want to look like Regina King and Jada Pinkett Smith in sleeveless dresses? Healthy eating and a good workout regimen are key. Fitness expert and personal trainer Ozzie Jacobs told BV that work outs like traditional push ups and doing bicep curls, which work the front of the arm, and tricep extensions with dumbbells will really help tone your arms and build strength.

Bicep Curls: "Begin by standing tall and bracing through your abdominals -- keep your abs strong so that you don't sway with the movement of the weight.," said Jacobs. "On an exhale, curl the dumbbells up so that knuckles are facing the ceiling then slowly release the dumbbells until you have a "slight bend" in your elbow joint, resist the urge to completely straighten your arms so your biceps can remain under tension for the entire exercise."

Tricep Extensions: Jacobs said to lay on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the floor. "Take a light set of dumbbells in your hands and hold your arms straight up toward the ceiling with wrists in line with shoulders and palms facing each other," she said. "On an inhale, bend the arms to a 90 degree angle while keeping the elbow pointed toward the ceiling and in line with the shoulder. On an exhale, straighten the arm, creating a straight line from the shoulder, elbow and hands."

She recommends doing 3 sets of 12 reps per work out.

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