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How to Get Rid of Loose Underarm skin

October 25, 2007 by Lucy · 6 Comments 

Workout routine: Underarm StretchesGetting rid of loose underarm skin can be difficult if done in the wrong way. This ‘How to get rid of lose underarm skin’ exercise tip will definitely help.

The underarm stretch workout routine strengthens overarm (triceps) muscles and helps get rid of loose, hanging skin from the underarm.

This exercise also stretches the muscles along the spine and breast cage, as well as loosening tightness in the neck and between the shoulder blades and extends and stretches the breast cage.

The dark shaded part of the drawing shows the parts of the body this exercise will help to improve.

Workout routine:

  1. Sit on the edge of a chair with a straight back with feet and legs placed a little apart from each other - firmly but relaxed on the floor in front of you. Without leaning back, keep your back straight and upright, tummy in and arms loosely hanging downward.
  2. Now slowly lift both arms to a vertical position up to shoulder height. Palms facing downward.
  3. Slowly turn the hands forward and upward, so that the thumb is pointing backwards.
  4. Now lean forward and move the both arms slowly backward. As far backwards as possible, holding the arms stretched. Hold the arms as high as possible when moving them to the backward position.
  5. With the arms in the backward position, move them slowly closer together one centimetre at a time and back again to the upright position (see 1), taking care not not to make sudden, strong movements but moving slowly and carefully through the exercise.
  6. When finished, come back to the upright position (see 1)
  7. Arms can then be loosened up by bending them in several times.

This exercise can be repeated (1 through 7) as follows:

  • Day 1: 25 times
  • Day 2: 30 times
  • Day 3: 40 times
  • Day 4: 50 times and so on

Throughout this exercise it’s important to go through each point slowly, thinking with each movement and adjusting if necessary to keep tummy in, back straight and arms stretched (as much as possible). This exercise shows how to get rid of loose underarm skin- it will also help build arm muscle and should be part of keeping fit in your fitness program.

See the next stage of keeping loose underarm skin tight here.

Please note: Before starting on a new exercise plan, please consult your doctor to make sure that the exercises are suitable for you.

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