Toned arms offer strength — and status

Defined biceps and triceps aren’t exactly a new cultural phenomenon — Grace Jones and Madonna were flexing their muscles long ...
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How Toned Arms Became a Status Symbol—And an Impossible Standard

This summer, toned arms became the new status symbol—and a near-impossible to achieve beauty standard. Between Hollywood’s decades-long obsession with thinness and the recent swings of the ...
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6 Effective Exercises for Strong, Defined Arms

In men, muscular arms are often seen as a status symbol. However, many women also desire toned upper arms. The good news: ...
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8 Weight-Free Exercises to Tone Your Arms

You don’t need fancy equipment to tone and strengthen the muscles in your arms. Body weight exercises like planks, pushups, and arm circles can help you get the job done anytime, anywhere. Arm ...
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How Toned Arms Became a Status Symbol—And an Impossible Standard

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How Toned Arms Became a Status Symbol—And an Impossible Standard

This summer, toned arms became the new status symbol—and a near-impossible to achieve beauty standard. From Lauren Sánchez Bezos waving from a balcony in Venice to the sculpted biceps of an HR ...