The move: Isometric Chest Press

Works: This simple but effective move helps tone the upper and middle chest muscles. Women in particular love the way it defines cleavage and promotes underlying muscle uplift.

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Start the Isometric Chest Press with hands together in front of you, as demonstrated here by trainer Cyndi Targosz.
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Elevate hands to shoulder level and press.
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Step 1: Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart. Clasp and press your hands together in front of you.

Step 2: With bent elbows, press your hands together at shoulder level just above your midchest. Contract or squeeze your chest

muscles. Hold for five seconds and release.

Fit tip: Do these exercises throughout the day. Many celebrities do the isometric chest press in their dressing rooms. Now the secret is out!

Repetitions: Do one or two sets of eight to 10 repetitions. As you progress, work up to two or three sets of eight to 10 repetitions with a heavier weight.

Cyndi Targosz, a certified lifestyle/fitness expert, motivational speaker and author, has written "Ten Minute Tone-Ups for Dummies" (Wiley; $19.99), "Your Best Bust" (Sourcebooks; $6.95) and "Erase Your Waist" (Sourcebooks; $6.95).

— Los Angeles Daily News