Sweat beaded on Michelle Russell's forehead, catching the gym's harsh light like tiny diamonds. Her chestnut ponytail, usually worn loose, was now secured in a tight band to keep it from whipping around her face. She gripped the dumbbells in her hands, knuckles white, ignoring the pleasant burn radiating up her forearms. Inhale. Hold. Exhale. With a powerful heave, she brought the weights to shoulder height, her biceps tensing into taut cords beneath her sleeveless tank top.
The definition in her arms was impressive. Years of dedication had sculpted them into impressive tools. Each bicep boasted a peak that ran from just below her elbow to almost her shoulder, separated by a deep valley that seemed to hollow with each flex. The veins snaked beneath the surface of her skin, a testament to the exertion coursing through her.
Despite the exertion, Michelle's form remained impeccable. Back straight, core engaged, she moved with the practiced grace of a veteran athlete. Even her breathing was measured, a rhythmic whoosh that contrasted with the clang of the weights hitting the weight rack at the end of each set.
As she finished the final rep, Michelle held the dumbbells at shoulder height, flexing one bicep at a time. The pumped muscle bulged proudly, a beacon of her dedication and strength. A satisfied smile played on her lips. It was a small victory, a single set in a long workout, but it was hers, and the feeling of accomplishment was undeniable.
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