Toning the underarm areacan be a common fitness goal for many of my clients.
Utilizing free weights in your workout routine can provide resistance and challenge the muscles effectively.
That’s why I’ve compiled five of my best-recommended free-weight workouts to help melt underarm fat.
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Remember to perform each exercise with proper form and technique to maximize results and minimize the risk of injury.
Strengthening these muscles can help to improve overall shoulder stability and enhance the appearance of the underarm area.
Press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended but not locked out.
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Slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height to complete one rep.
Aim for three sets of eight to 12 reps.
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Arnold Press
Start with the dumbbells held at shoulder height, palms facing toward you.
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Press the dumbbells overhead while rotating your palms to face forward at the top of the movement.
Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position while rotating your palms back toward you.
Single-arm Dumbbell Presses
Hold a dumbbell in one hand at shoulder height.
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Press the dumbbell overhead until your arm is fully extended, keeping your core engaged for stability.
Slowly lower the dumbbell back to shoulder height to complete one rep. Repeat on the opposite arm.
Aim for three sets of eight to 12 reps on each arm.
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Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position to complete one rep.
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Slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position to complete one rep. Repeat on the opposite side.
Lower the dumbbell back down to the ground with control, then repeat on the opposite side.
Strengthening these muscles can contribute to a more toned and sculpted appearance in the underarm region.
Aim for three sets of 10 to 15 reps.
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Raise the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc motion until they reach shoulder height.
Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then lower the dumbbells to the starting position with control.
Strengthening the triceps can create a more defined appearance in the underarm region.
Bent-over Tricep Kickbacks
Stand tall, holding a dumbbell in one hand with your palm facing your body.
Plant the opposite hand and knee on a workout bench.
Extend your arm straight back behind you, squeezing your triceps at the top of the movement.
Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position to complete one rep.
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Lower the dumbbells to the starting position in a controlled manner.
In a controlled manner, lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
Lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
Aim for three sets of 10 to 15 reps on each arm.
