The following are our top-recommended at-home exercises for women to get rid of their armpit pooch.
Perform three sets of 12 repetitions on all exercises as part of your weekly routine.
you could split them into multiple workouts or perform them as a single long workout.
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This exercise works the chest, triceps, obliques, and deltoids.
To perform this exercise, begin in a pushup position with your hands under your shoulders.
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Lower toward the ground by bending at the elbows and shoulders.
Hold the side plank position briefly, then return to the starting pushup position.
Repeat on the left side, and continue alternating.
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Repeat for the target repetitions.
Slide off the surface, supporting your weight with your hands.
Bend your elbows to lower your body toward the ground.
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Push through the full foot and hands to lift your body back up.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
This dynamic movement engages the entire upper body and core, promoting strength in the shoulder and chest area.
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This exercise works the deltoids, chest, and core.
You’ll also get a nice stretch across your hamstrings and posterior chain.
To perform inchworms, start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart.
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Bend at the waist, and place your hands on the ground in front of your feet.
Walk your hands forward until you reach a plank position.
Walk your feet towards your hands, keeping them as straight as possible.
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Repeat for the target repetitions.
Bend your elbows, and lower your head toward the ground.
Push through the full foot and hands to return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the target repetitions.
For more difficulty, rest your feet on a yoga ball.
To perform a plank to alternating toe touch, begin in a plank position.
Rotate your hips to the right, and touch your left hand to your right foot.
Return to the plank position.
Rotate your hips to the left, and touch your right hand to your left foot.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
To perform arm circles, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended straight out to your sides.
Make small circles with your arms in a forward motion.
After a set time or number of rotations, reverse the direction.
Repeat for the target time.
Overall, diamond pushups work the triceps, chest, and deltoids.
Engage your core, and lower your chest to the ground, keeping your elbows close to your body.
Push through the full foot and hands to return to the starting position.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
