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.
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Thread: toning under arm flab
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09-09-2009, 06:22 AM #1
toning under arm flab
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09-09-2009, 06:26 AM #2
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09-09-2009, 01:12 PM #4
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.Last edited by heidismommy; 09-09-2009 at 02:02 PM.
On a mini-cut, then onto maintenance mode for the summer.
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09-09-2009, 01:51 PM #5
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09-09-2009, 01:56 PM #6
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.
On a mini-cut, then onto maintenance mode for the summer.
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09-09-2009, 01:59 PM #7
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09-09-2009, 02:15 PM #8
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09-09-2009, 05:15 PM #11
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09-09-2009, 10:35 PM #12
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09-10-2009, 07:37 AM #13By underarm flab I think she's referring to the area where the arm and shoulder meet---between the breast and underarm.
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.
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09-10-2009, 08:15 AM #14
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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!!!
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09-11-2009, 09:56 AM #15
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
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