But how you ask?
Well, instead of doing endless cardio or dieting, your best bet isstrength training.
We here atETNTunderstand thatachieving sculpted underarmsis a top priority for many women.
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However, remember that nutrition is vital to any fitness regime."
Keep reading for a detailed breakdown of the best bodyweight exercises for women to get toned underarms.
Pushups
Pushups are a classic go-to exercise for building upper-body strength and toning your underarms.
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Begin with a few, and as you get stronger, work your way up.
Begin on the floor in a tabletop position with your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.
Push your knees off the ground, and step back into a plank position.
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Keep a soft gaze at the edge of your yoga mat to avoid hyper-extending your neck.
Use your arms to lower your body to the floor and come back up.
Repeat for three sets of as many reps as possible.
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“This move is also known as a triangular pushup or tricep pushup.
It’s much more challenging than a traditional pushup because the support is narrower,” explains Murdock.
Begin by getting into a pushup position.
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Slowly lower your body.
If you gotta modify, simply drop your knees to the ground.
Use your arms to push yourself off the floor and come back up.
Perform three sets of as many reps as possible.
Lower yourself down, bending those elbows, and then push back up.
Begin in a tabletop position.
Place your hands in front of you, keeping them shoulder-width apart.
For better support, spread your fingers wide on the yoga mat.
Allow your weight to shift back into your hips, legs, and hands.
Keep your head aligned with your spine until you are triangular.
Hold for a few minutes and gently float your body forward into a plank position.
Repeat this movement for three to five minutes.
“This move works the triceps and deltoids,” states Murdock.
Lie on your side and stack and bend your legs.
Place your top hand on the floor in front of your chest.
Now, push up, keep your elbow close to your body, and lower back down.
Aim for three sets of 10 to 12 reps per arm.
