Armpit fat is a common problem faces nowadays. It is quite annoying to see that bulge every time you wear a sleeveless dress or shirt. to keep the flab away from the armpit, you have to do certain exercises which will enable you to be able to do something about the fat deposit in your armpit. If you have a toned and fit body, having well defined armpits is certainly an important part of that as well. Armpit far can be combated by using a set of exercises that help you to develop your muscles in the underarm area.
Armpit is no different to any other part of your body, it can develop fat before you’re even aware of it. You don’t need to be a fitness fanatic or a regular gym goer to banish your armpit fat! Armpit Fat is a common problem even if you’re not overweight. You can get rid of it fast with these easy exercises
1. Flies:
How to Do:
- Lie down on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Raise the dumbbells up like you’re pressing them, but stop and hold just before you lock out. This will be your starting position.
- With a slight bend on your elbows in order to prevent stress at the biceps tendon, lower your arms out at both
- sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch on your chest.
- Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
- Hold for a second at the contracted position and repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
2. Tricep Kickbacks:
How to Do:
- For this exercise you will need 1-2 kg weights. Hold your weights and get on
- Bend your upper body forward from the hips up and bend your elbows at 90 degree angle.
- Now extend both your arms backwards while your palms facing each other.
- Feel the tension in the triceps and return to the starting position.
- Do 3 sets of 8-10 repeats.
3. Bent-Over Row:
How to Do:
- Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees and bend your upper body forward from the hips up.
- Keep your spine neutral and don’t bend your lower back.
- Your hands should be straight under your shoulders.
- Now bend the elbows back while lifting your arms towards the sides of your chest.
- Slowly lower the weights in a controlled movement and feel the tension at your triceps. Repeat 15 times.
4. Triceps Dips:
How to Do:
- First of all, sit on the chair and hold your hands onto the front edge.
- Slowly move your bottom away from the seat keeping your arms straight and your body near the chair.
- Bend your elbows and lower your body. Straighten your arms. Then go back to the initial position.
- All the time you are performing this exercise be careful to support your body weight with the arms, not the feet.
- Do 1 set of 15 reps.
5. Push-Ups:
How to Do:
- Get into plank position with your palms on the floor, your wrists directly beneath your shoulders, and your fingers facing forward.
- Your feet should be hips-width apart, and your body should form a straight line between the top of your head and your heels.
- Keeping your shoulders away from your ears, bend your elbows to lower your body in a straight line toward the ground until your forehead nearly touches the floor.
- Then press into your palms to extend your elbows and bring your body back to starting position.
6. T-Raises:
How to Do:
- Stand with your feet hip distance apart while holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Bend at your knees and lean forward while keep your back straight.
- Hold the weights in front of you with your palms facing forward and then move your arms to the sides, forming the shape of a T.
- Bring the weights up to your shoulders and lower them. Do 15 reps.
7. Inverted Rows:
How to Do:
- Get under a barbell that is resting on a weight stand.
- Place your hands a little wider than shoulder width. Using an overhand grip and with feet flat on the floor,
- Pull yourself up off the ground, touching your chest to the barbell.
- Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions.
8. Dumbbell Shrugs:
How to Do:
- Grasp a dumbbell in both hands, extend your arms at your sides and face your palms to your body.
- Raise your shoulders up as high as you can — imagine bringing your shoulders as close as you can up to your ears.
- Pause one second and slowly lower your shoulder down to the starting point.
- Do this eight to 12 times and complete three sets.
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