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I know you can't really train to spot reduce but can anyone point me to any exercises to help tone the under arms? I have nice definition in my biceps and triceps but my under arms still look a bit flabby. Any weight training exercises I can do to help with that?
I already do quite a bit of cardio--run 3-5 miles 2 or 3 days a week and do about 30 min. on an elliptical another 2 days. I don't really need to lose weight, just want to tone this area.
[QUOTE=cln1812;382597871]I know you can't really train to spot reduce but can anyone point me to any exercises to help tone the under arms? I have nice definition in my biceps and triceps but my under arms still look a bit flabby. Any weight training exercises I can do to help with that?
I already do quite a bit of cardio--run 3-5 miles 2 or 3 days a week and do about 30 min. on an elliptical another 2 or 30 days. I don't really need to lose weight, just want to tone this area.[/QUOTE]
Close grip bench
Weighted dips
Skullcrushers
Tricep pressdowns
Overhead cable extensions
[QUOTE=cln1812;382597871]I know you can't really train to spot reduce but can anyone point me to any exercises to help tone the under arms? [B]I have nice definition in my biceps and triceps but my under arms still look a bit flabby. [/B] Any weight training exercises I can do to help with that?
I already do quite a bit of cardio--run 3-5 miles 2 or 3 days a week and do about 30 min. on an elliptical another 2 days. I don't really need to lose weight, just want to tone this area.[/QUOTE]
So which is it? Do you have tricep definition or under arm flab? Or do you mean something else by "under arms"?
[QUOTE=medjen;382728501]So which is it? Do you have tricep definition or under arm flab? Or do you mean something else by "under arms"?[/QUOTE]
I don't think she's referring to her triceps. By underarm flab I think she's referring to the area where the arm and shoulder meet---between the breast and underarm. You know, the stuff that squishes out the top of strapless dresses. I know exactly what she talking about because I used to have that too. At least I think this is what she's talking about since she said her triceps and biceps are already defined.
cln1812- I don't have specific advice other than to build muscle in that area. Working the chest/ pecs will help, as will working all parts of the shoulder. Make sure you're working back too in order to keep everything balanced.
[QUOTE=heidismommy;382735271]I don't think she's referring to her triceps. By underarm flab I think she's referring to the area where the arm and shoulder meet---between the breast and underarm. You know, the stuff that squishes out the top of strapless dresses.[/QUOTE]
Yeah - I think that excess "skin/fat" is just that --- dieting along w/working out are reallly the only way to get rid of it...you can do tricep work until the cows come home...it comes down to reducing your overal bodyfat
[QUOTE=Zenree;382750371]Yeah - I think that excess "skin/fat" is just that --- dieting along w/working out are reallly the only way to get rid of it...you can do tricep work until the cows come home...it comes down to reducing your overal bodyfat[/QUOTE]
The OP doesn't have excess fat though. Losing fat should NOT be priority for her. I was in the same situation really not long ago and her focus should be on gaining muscle. That is exactly what I did and that area tightened up. I agree with you that in most cases it comes down to body fat---but not when you're already underweight/really lean. In that case it's about filling out the skin, giving it more shape.
[QUOTE=heidismommy;382752491]The OP doesn't have excess fat though. Losing fat should NOT be priority for her. I was in the same situation really not long ago and her focus should be on gaining muscle. That is exactly what I did and that area tightened up. I agree with you that in most cases it comes down to body fat---but not when you're already underweight/really lean. In that case it's about filling out the skin, giving it more shape.[/QUOTE]
OP: sounds like some heavy lifting is in your future. :D
Major compound movements for your chest/back to keep everything in balance and fill out the droopy skin.
So:
Bench
Incline Bench
Rows
Pullups
Dips!
[QUOTE=heidismommy;382752491]The OP doesn't have excess fat though. Losing fat should NOT be priority for her. I was in the same situation really not long ago and her focus should be on gaining muscle. That is exactly what I did and that area tightened up. I agree with you that in most cases it comes down to body fat---but not when you're already underweight/really lean. In that case it's about filling out the skin, giving it more shape.[/QUOTE]
Agreed :D
[QUOTE=medjen;382728501]So which is it? Do you have tricep definition or under arm flab? Or do you mean something else by "under arms"?[/QUOTE]
Oh sorry, I totally missed that.
Wide/Reverse Grip bench press...go light, you don't need massive amounts of weight on there. I do them with only 95-100lbs, 3X15 for set/reps
as said above chest and back - get some rowing involved into your cardio workout - you will use different back muscles!
Chest press
chest flies
pushups
lat pulldowns
seated row
single arm row
GO!
[QUOTE=CEPCNC;382837901]Wide/Reverse Grip bench press...go light, you don't need massive amounts of weight on there. I do them with only 95-100lbs, 3X15 for set/reps[/QUOTE]
[quote]By underarm flab I think she's referring to the area where the arm and shoulder meet---between the breast and underarm.[/quote]
Yes, this exactly!
Thanks, I will try to incorporate some of these exercises and see if it helps! It is irritating because I don't have much excess fat on me and pretty decent muscle definition (even the legs are finally coming along) but this underarm flab just won't budge.
[QUOTE=cln1812;383068331]Yes, this exactly!
Thanks, I will try to incorporate some of these exercises and see if it helps! It is irritating because I don't have much excess fat on me and pretty decent muscle definition (even the legs are finally coming along) but this underarm flab just won't budge.[/QUOTE]
I have this problem too (all of my life, whether I was stick skinny or 200 lbs!!!). While I doubt this is the answer you are looking for, it has been suggested to me that if I had larger breasts (i.e., implants--regardless of my weight, I was never very well-endowed), it would pull the armpit skin taut, and the bubble would be gone. It sorta does make sense, not that I'm running out to get implants or anything!!!
[QUOTE=elainedeluca;383078871]I have this problem too (all of my life, whether I was stick skinny or 200 lbs!!!). While I doubt this is the answer you are looking for, it has been suggested to me that if I had larger breasts (i.e., implants--regardless of my weight, I was never very well-endowed), it would pull the armpit skin taut, and the bubble would be gone. It sorta does make sense, not that I'm running out to get implants or anything!!![/QUOTE]
elaine - That does sort of make sense. My boobs are small, about an A cup now and I'm still breastfeeding my toddler (not much but still!). I hate to think what will happen to the boobs once I wean. Can they deflate even more? Even most of my time breastfeeding, I was only a B cup, except when my milk first came in. I loved having boobs for a change. So sad it didn't last :(