Annoying armpit fat that peeps its ugly plump in between your arm and your tank top is something a lot of us deal with. I, for sure, am guilty of trying to tuck away and hide unsightly armpit fat. There are ways to get rid of that pesky armpit fat and we are going to get to the bottom of it.
How to Reduce Fat From Armpits
Exercises in your workout routine can tighten up muscle groups around your armpit to help diminish the appearance of your underarm fat. Toning your underarm fat with strength training exercises is important throughout life and a positive benefit is you also look good in your tank top.
You can’t necessarily spot reduce a specific area but you can drastically reduce the appearance of unsightly armpit fat. Life is a lot better when you’re strong! Having upper body strength also helps with posture which is amazing for your overall body.
Nutrition is highly important in achieving fat reduction throughout your whole body. If you don’t change your diet, you can sabotage your entire workout routine. I’m not saying to change your lifestyle overnight but simply try to incorporate the 80/20 rule when it comes to nutrition.
Causes of Armpit Fat
Excess Fluid retention causes water to retain resulting in puffiness coming from the glands in the armpit. Toxin buildup will pool fluid in the upper arms and armpit area. One way to get rid of armpit fat is to cleanse the area daily using a massaging technique. It’s easiest to do in the shower, just lift one arm up and with the other hand, massage in a circular motion away from the heart. Then proceed to the other side.
Another reason could be that your undergarments are too tight. Investing in a bra that fits can make a world of difference. If the cup size or band is too tight, it will push everything up and accentuate fat.
Armpit Fat Workout
You are going to have to train with some sort of resistance routine to achieve the results you want. Smoothing out the armpit fat is going to take consistency but you’ll surely be proud of the outcome!
Jump Rope- A great way to warm up to prepare for your workout
Push Ups- Position your hands shoulder-width apart. As you bend your elbows and lower to the ground, your elbows should be at about a 45-degree angle to your body.
Tricep Dips- Position your hands shoulder-width apart on bench or end of couch if you’re at home. Slide your butt off of the bench with your legs extended in front of you. Slowly bend your elbows to lower your body toward the floor until your elbows are at about a 90-degree angle. Then straighten your elbows retiring to the start position.
Bicep Curl/Shoulder Press Combo- Start with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms by your side with your palms facing out. Bend your forearms until your hands or weights touch your shoulders. Make sure your elbows are kept by your side for this movement. Keeping your arms here, rotate your palms so that they’re facing forward. Push your arms over your head until both arms are extended straight above your body. Lower your shoulders away from your ears. Slowly lower your arms with your palms still facing forward until your palms are parallel with your shoulders. Turn your palms toward you and slowly lower your triceps, with your elbows firmly next to your torso, until your arms are completely hanging by your side.
Plank Rotation- Place yourself in plank position, hands on the ground beneath your shoulders. Straight body from head to toes. Tighten abs and glutes to hold up your body. Reach elbow up toward the sky and slowly twist the upper body back, look the same direction. Hold 1-3 seconds, return slowly, and repeat to the other side.
Try to do each exercise for 3 sets of 12.
Other Related Posts https://mamasdreaming.com/building-a-booty-during-pregnancy/ As well as another post for Ways to Tone Your Arms https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a20702181/arm-workout/
Great tips. I enjoy working out. I have no problems with it and pretty much dedicated. My biggest problem is food, it’s so hard to resist, I need to discipline myself on food
Yes that is one thing, I believe most of us struggle with!
Haha this is great! It’s definitely something I am keen to work on once baby arrives!
Thank you!
I forgot about using jump rope as a workout. Great suggestion!
Thank you! It really gets your heart pumping!
My armpit fat never wants to let me be great I love the idea of jump rope being but I definitely struggle with doing push-ups but we’ll see how that goes.
Push-ups weren’t my strong suit either but I used modifications and I;m doing a lot better!
Ooh, that is good to know. I should probably try doing pushups against the wall sometime – I cannot do the regular kind since I had wrist surgery (my wrist doesn’t bend that way anymore and is also not super strong…)
Yes absolutely!
These are great ideas! I run about 30 miles a week but I still have trouble areas, like armpits! Love these moves.
Thank you and that’s amazing! 30 miles! Good for You!!!
Wow, these are great ideas. Thank you for sharing
I never really put much thought into this, but my family gains weight in our arms. I’m definitely going to put these tips into practice!
I think finding clothing that fits is key! Thanks for sharing the exercises and tips to help!
These are great tips! I can’t wait to get back in the gym again
Great tips. I never knew about the massage technique. Really need to try that, as I already do the exercises and this struggle greatly in this area.
Thank you!
What awesome tips! I’ve been slacking during quarantine on working out
Great workout not only just for armpit but for the whole body I think . Thanks for sharing
I really need to be more consistent with my work outs! I always feel great afterwards. Thanks for the suggestions.
Of course! I’m glad I can help!
It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.
Thank you!
Thanks for the tips! I like that you included stuff that we can do at home now that the gyms are closed! Great pictures too!
Yes I try to considering the circumstances. Thank you for your support!
Thanks for the tips on how to get to a trouble spot that’s hard to target!
Of course!
Thanks for these tips! It’s really hard to get rid of those.
You’re welcome!
These are great tips I need to bust my jump rope out!
Yes!
Yes! Every since I stopped my group personal training/bootcamp that I attended for 7 years, I noticed this unsightly awfulness. Right now I am in a bootcamp of sorts through a facebook group working on my whole core. Tricep dips and pushups are part of this months regimend!
That’s amazing!
Thanks for the exercise suggestions. I’d never thought about focusing on targeting this specific area,
AH, armpit fat. The most stubborn part of our bodies, it seems. Ha! Thank you for these tips! Praying they erase my pit fat!
Yes, you can do it!
Super interesting article. I’m definitely incorporating some of this into my next workout.
Sounds like a great plan!
Ok so I definitely laughed when I first saw this title – but then I thought “wow, why hasn’t anyone ever written this before?” Because come on this is seriously what nearly every woman out there wonders at least once in her life! Thank you so much for sharing these tips & exercises! Will totally be adding to my workouts. Thank you! 🙂
Thank you! I appreciate your honesty
I think these tips will help a lot of women. This seems to be a problem area for a lot of people and your advice here is bound to help anyone who comes across!
Thank you!
i dont have this particular issue but this seems helpful!
Great post!! This is awesome thank you!!
Of course!