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Halters, tank tops and spaghetti straps are all about arms. Buff yours up with these exercises.

The following workout routines (with variations for both gym and home workouts) were developed by Bonne Marano, a certified personal trainer in New York City and founder of Fittobetied.cc, to help you get strong and look great in your wedding gown. Please remember, when you try this or any other new fitness regime: safety first! If you're not sure you understand an exercise please seek out a qualified fitness professional who can check your form in person.

In the Gym

First, warm up for 5 to 10 minutes by jumping rope, walking on a treadmill, or anything else that gets your muscles moving. Then do three sets of each of the following exercises. Be sure to adjust the suggested weights based on your personal ability.

Cable Bicep Curl

The set-up: Attach an easy curl bar to the low pulley on the cable. Start with a weight of 10 to 15 pounds. Stand with good posture, legs hip width apart and knees slightly bent. Grab the easy curl bar with your palms facing up.

The movement: With your elbows slightly forward, curl the bar up by bringing your palms toward your shoulders. Lower the arms slowly so that they fully extend without locking the elbows. Repeat 15 times

Body Bar Curl Against a Pole

The set-up: Pick up a 12 to 18 pound body bar (depending on strength), palms up. With the arms shoulder distance apart, lean against a pole or a wall.

The movement: Standing firmly against the wall to keep your back erect throughout a full range of motion, curl the body bar up toward your shoulders. Lower in a slow controlled motion and repeat 15 times. Use a variety of grips (wide, medium, and close) to target different areas of the bicep.

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