Each one of these muscles attaches to your shoulder joint.
Bystrengthening your inner arm muscles, you’re providing your shoulder joints with much better mobility.
Unfortunately, targeting one specific area for fat lossaka “spot reduction"is a total myth.
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“Focusing on the major movers of the upper body is key,” she adds.
Now, let’s get into Ditto’s top-recommended firming exercises.
“Consider that you want to reach a point of fatigue without losing proper form,” Ditto explains.
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It’s time to get rid of underarm fat and achieve the strong, defined muscles you desire.
Press your body up so that it’s hovering above the ground.
Then, switch between bending and extending your elbows to bring your body down and then up.
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Bend both knees so that they form 90-degree angles.
Keep them over your ankles.
double-check your arms and your chest are straight, and line your shoulders up with your hips.
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Then, “pull” your shoulders back and down.
“This in and of itself engages your arms,” Ditto says.
Pushups
Next up, get ready for this “tried and true” exercise: pushups.
Doing so can further engage the muscles of your inner arms.
Goal Post
Next, it’s time for the goal post.
Bend both elbows to form 90-degree angles.
Stack your wrists over your elbows.
When opening and closing your arms, lead with your elbows and flex your triceps.
Lateral Reach
Begin in a bent elbow position, keeping your elbows by your ribcage.
Then, straighten out both arms to the side, keeping them lined up with your shoulders.
Next, squeeze your elbows back to the starting position by your ribcage.
Consider flipping your palms upward to further engage your biceps.
Banded Pull Apart
You’ll need a resistance band for this exercise.
