Whether you ultimately opted for a sweetheart, v-neck, cap-sleeve, or strapless cut, chances are the gown you chose for your big day shows off your arms in some way. But since you probably have enough on your plate already with planning, work, life, etc., getting your guns buffed and defined is likely an unwelcome addition to your wedding-prep list.

For an effective routine that can be done in just minutes, we recruited A-list trainer Anna Kaiser, founder of AKT InMotion, whose dance-inspired workouts are loved by toned celebs like Sofia Vergara, Shakira, Kelly Ripa, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Here, she demonstrates just five foolproof moves that will get you more excited to shimmy into that dress than ever.

The Workout

Before you begin, grab a resistance band. Kaiser recommends a Thera-Band.

Twisted Toner

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  1. Start in a half plank position with your knees hip distance apart.
  2. Bring your right hand to your left shoulder. As you bend your left elbow out to the side (like a push up), twist your body to the left and tap your right elbow directly under your left arm.
  3. Repeat slowly 10 times on the right side. Repeat on the left side.

Band Pull "Laffy Taffy"

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  1. Start standing in a right forward lunge, securing the middle of the Thera-Band under your right foot. Keep your weight even between both legs, and your shoulders directly over your hips.
  2. Hold the ends of the band in each hand, palms facing forward. Keeping your arms straight, lift your arms to shoulder height, twist the palms to face the back, and lower the arms.
  3. Do 15 reps. Then switch legs and repeat.

Standing Sphinx

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  1. Start by planking onto a wall. (The further away your feet are from the wall, the more difficult the exercise.)
  2. Keeping your forearms parallel, bend your elbows as much as you can, and straighten. Then rotate the arms out to 45 degrees, bend, and straighten.
  3. Continue alternating for 20 reps. Stretch and repeat.

Crab Walk

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  1. Start on all fours facing the ceiling, as if you are about to perform a tricep dip.
  2. Keeping your arms straight, walk your feet out onto your heels (leading with the right foot) and back in again.
  3. Then, perform two tricep dips.
  4. Repeat 10 times, then repeat while leading with your left foot.

Side Sphinx

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  1. Sit on your side on your right hip. Place your right hand on the floor next to you about two feet from your hip. (The closer your hand is to your hip, the harder the exercise!)
  2. Rotate your elbow forward so that your forearm is parallel to the mirror. Lower your elbow all the way to the floor and then straighten the arm.
  3. Repeat 15 times, and then again on your left side.