Many people affectionately refer to this area as “armpit pooch.”
And while it’s entirely natural, you may be looking to tone and firm up this area.
The following exercises can help strengthen your upper body, including that stubborn armpit area.
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Keep reading for the eight best dumbbell exercises to get rid of your armpit pooch.
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Start in a high plank position, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
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Keep one dumbbell planted on the floor as you row the other straight up to chest level.
Alternate arms with each rep.
Aim for three to four sets of 10 to 12 reps per arm.
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Lie on a bench or the floor, ensuring your upper back and shoulders are supported.
Hold a dumbbell with both hands, arms straight out in front of your chest.
Engaging this area overall can help tighten the upper body," says Meier.
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Stand with a dumbbell in each hand and your feet shoulder-width apart.
Bend your knees slightly, then hinge at the hips while keeping your back straight.
“Building the chest can give an overall look of a toned, strong upper body.”
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Slowly lower the dumbbells out to your sides, keeping your arms slightly bent but nearly straight.
Perform three to four sets of 12 to 15 reps. “This exercise targets the anterior deltoids (the front of the shoulders),” explains Meier.
Keeping your arms straight, raise the dumbbells out and up until they reach about shoulder height.
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Slowly lower them to the starting position.
Hold a dumbbell straight overhead with both hands and arms extended straight up.
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