This stubborn spot might seem challenging to tackle, but with the right exercises, it’s definitely doable.

The key is standing exercises that strengthen your shoulders, chest, and upper arms.

Plus, the following moves target the armpit pooch area while improving upper body strength.

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However, your diet also plays a role in promoting fat loss.

“However, you’re able to do these exercises to helpreduce body fat, includingarmpit fat.”

Keep reading for a practical guide to these effective standing exercises to melt your armpit pooch for good.

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That’s because pushups target your chest, shoulders, and triceps to helptone and tighten your upper body.

“Using a wall, verify your elbows form a 90-degree angle when bringing your chest toward the wall.

Step farther away from the wall to make them more challenging, and readjust your hands.”

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This ultra-effective move will work your chest, triceps, and shoulders.

“With a dumbbell in one hand, push upward, bringing your shoulder blades down and together.”

“While standing hip-width apart, bend at the waist until you’re parallel to the floor.

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Grab a challenging weight with a slight bend in your knees.

Keeping your spine aligned and core engaged, slowly raise both weights to shoulder height,” says Murdock.

This move targets your arms, shoulders, and stubborn armpit area for a full upper-body blast.

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“Standing with your feet hip-width apart, hold the kettlebell with both hands.

Slowly raise the kettlebell toward your chest, keeping your elbows pointed outward.

Lower the weight to the starting position.”

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Do four sets of eight to 12 reps. “Grab a medicine ball and get to work,” says Murdock.

This is a great exercise to work your chest, shoulders, and triceps."

Perform four rounds of 25 reps.