Underarm fat is the fat that accumulates around your triceps, just below your shoulder.
Perform each exercise for three sets of 10 repetitions.
This exercise will strengthen and tone the muscle, making it more defined.
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To perform a tricep dip, position your hands shoulder-width apart on a secured bench or sturdy chair.
Use your triceps to push your body back to the initial position.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
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Keep your elbows close to your torso, and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
confirm to keep the upper arm stationary.
Hold this position for a second as you squeeze the muscle.
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Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
Keeping your torso stable, slowly lift your left arm to the side to shoulder height.
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Lower your arm back to the plank position.
Repeat the movement with your right arm.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
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To perform a pushup, begin in a pushup plank position with your hands under your shoulders.
Engage your core, and keep your spine in a braced neutral position.
Lower toward the ground by bending at the elbows and shoulders.
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Do not allow your hips to sag throughout the movement.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
This exercise specifically targets the triceps and is excellent for combating underarm flab.
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To perform an overhead tricep extension, stand up straight with a dumbbell held in both hands.
Your feet should be about shoulder-width apart.
Lift the dumbbell above your head until both arms are fully extended.
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Lift the dumbbell back to the starting position by contracting your triceps and exhaling.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
Bent-Over Rows
The bent-over row targets the back muscles and the biceps.
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These muscles support the underarm area, and strengthening them helps in reducing underarm fat.
Bend your knees slightly, and bring your torso forward by bending at the waist.
Keep your back straight until it’s almost parallel to the floor.
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ensure to avoid shrugging throughout the motion.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
To perform a lateral lunge, start by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart.
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The left leg should stay straight with the foot firmly on the floor.
Push back to the starting position through your right foot.
Repeat the movement with your left leg, rotating your left foot inward as you lower your body.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
To perform a barbell back squat, begin by positioning a barbell at shoulder level on a squat rack.
If available, set the safety pins just above waist level.
Lower your body as though you are sitting back in a chair, keeping your chest high.
Rise back up to the starting position.
confirm to push through your full foot and keep your knees in line with your toes.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
ensure to avoid shrugging throughout the movement.
Pause briefly, then slowly return the bar to the starting position.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
Skull Crushers
The last of these exercises to get rid of underarm fat is the skull crusher.
Skull crushers specifically target the triceps and help eliminate underarm fat by strengthening and toning this area.
Lower the bar by bending at the elbows and maintain the contraction at the end for about a second.
Raise the bar back to your starting position by flexing your triceps.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
