From tank tops to armless tees, these apparel pieces can be a nightmare if you’re self-conscious about the fat that stubbornly collects under your armpits. This particular part of your arm does not normally get a lot of use, and, to make matters worse, everything from hormones to genetics can make fat more likely to collect in this area. If you’re tired of dealing with armpit fat and not feeling comfortable in the clothes you want to wear, you can take control and target this fat-prone area.
Subcutaneous fat is something your body needs, but when you are overweight or obese, subcutaneous fat often makes its way to the armpits and hangs out there for the long term. If you have recently gained weight, don’t be surprised if you start seeing more fatty tissue hanging out under your arms. Adjusting your diet can make a huge difference in your overall body fat ratio, but also how much fat you have collected under your arms. A few simple changes you could make to keep your body fat in check include:
The armpits are notoriously hard to target through exercise, but that is not to say the action is not possible. Here are a few good exercises to try to help break down the stubborn fat to slim your armpits.
Resistance bands with handles are an excellent tool to have in your workout routine. Resistance training is one of the best ways to burn fat and build muscle without putting undue stress on your body. Here is a simple exercise you can do to target armpit fat with resistance bands:
Attach a resistance band to a wall or sturdy anchor around chin height
Grasp the band ends in your hands with your arms at chest height and fully extended outward toward the wall
Slowly pull the resistance band toward you by bending your elbows and tensioning the area beneath your arms
Slowly release the tension and extend your arms
Do 3 sets of 12 and gradually work your way up as your strength grows
Quick tip: Try to keep the height of your elbows aligned with your shoulders while doing this exercise.
Grasping a short resistance band, stretch the band outward at chest height, palms facing up
Try to get your arms completely straight out while pulling the blades of your shoulders together
Gradually release tension and bring your hands back in front of you
Do 3 sets of 12 or more?
A small kettlebell is also a good tool to use to target armpit flab. Here is a good exercise to try.
Sit with your spine straight and your core tightened
Grasp a small kettlebell in your hands, weights held at shoulder level, with your elbows bent
Raise the kettlebells with your arms over your head
Slowly lower the weights back into position
With a little attention to your dietary intake and a few targeting exercises, you can see a major difference in armpit fat. Oftentimes, you will notice a difference in just a few short weeks, so making changes now can mean you will have less flab under your arms in time for that next time you want to go sleeveless without feeling insecure.
Stay vigilant throughout the process-don’t give up! Persistence will pay off. If you need a little help getting what you need to stay in shape, be sure to check out TC1 Sweat Ignition Workout Gel.
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