It’s a region where stubborn fat tends to accumulate, leading to unwanted flabbiness and sagging.
Fortunately, you’re free to tone this area with the help of resistance band exercises.
Resistance bandsare versatile tools that can provide the tension needed to engage and strengthen the muscles around your armpits.
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Keep your arms straight as you pull the band apart horizontally, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Pause for a moment when the band is at chest level.
Slowly return to the starting position.
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Complete three sets of 10 repetitions.
Step on the center of the resistance band with both feet, hip-width apart.
Bend your knees slightly, and hinge at your hips, keeping your back straight.
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Hold the band with both hands, arms extended downward.
Pull the band toward your hips, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Slowly release the tension to return to the starting position.
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Complete three sets of 10 repetitions.
Stand with both feet on the resistance band, hip-width apart.
Hold the band in front of you with both hands, palms facing your body, and arms extended.
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Lift the band toward your chin by bending your elbows and raising your hands close to your body.
Keep your core engaged and your back straight.
Lower the band back down to the starting position.
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Complete three sets of 10 repetitions.
Stand on the center of the resistance band with both feet, hip-width apart.
Hold the band with both hands in front of your thighs, palms facing down.
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Keep your arms straight as you lift the band straight up to shoulder level.
Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
Lower the band back to your thighs.
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Complete three sets of 10 repetitions.
Anchor the resistance band securely above you, such as to a sturdy bar or door frame.
Pull the band down toward your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Avoid shrugging throughout the range of motion.
Slowly release the tension to return to the starting position.
Complete three sets of 10 repetitions.
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Stand on the center of the resistance band with both feet.
Hold the band with both hands in front of your thighs, palms facing your body.
Lift the band out to the sides until your arms are parallel to the ground.
Keep your core engaged, and maintain a slight bend in your elbows.
Lower the band back to your thighs.
Complete three sets of 10 repetitions.
Anchor the resistance band at chest height, such as to a door frame or sturdy pole.
Stand facing away from the anchor point, and hold one end of the band in each hand.
Extend your arms in front of you at chest height with a slight bend in your elbows.
Pull your arms apart to stretch the band, engaging your chest muscles.
Bring your hands back together in a controlled manner.
Complete three sets of 10 repetitions.
Keep your arm overhead, elbow bent.
Extend your arm fully, pushing the band overhead while keeping your upper arm stationary.
Avoid shrugging your shoulders.
Slowly return to the starting position.
Complete three sets of 10 repetitions.
Anchor the resistance band at chest height, such as to a door frame or sturdy pole.
Stand facing the anchor point, and hold the band with both hands, palms facing inward.
Pull the band toward your face, retracting your shoulder blades.
Visualize squeezing a piece of fruit in your armpits as you perform the movement.
Slowly release the tension to return to the starting position.
Complete three sets of 10 repetitions.
