Say Goodbye to Armpit Pooch: 7 Powerful Resistance Band Moves to the Rescue!

The area around your underarms, often known as the “armpit pooch,” can be a bit challenging to tone, but fear not! We’ve gathered 7 fantastic resistance band exercises that are perfect for melting away that stubborn armpit fat and firming up your armpit area. And guess what? These exercises are beginner-friendly, so you can jump right in.

Resistance bands are your new best friend for this journey. They’re lightweight, portable, and provide just the right amount of resistance to work those armpit muscles. Whether you’re at home, in the office, or at the gym, you can easily incorporate these exercises into your routine.

Here’s the plan, and it includes a 10-second breather between each exercise:

1️⃣ Resistance Band Pull-Aparts (15 Reps): This one’s all about targeting my rear deltoid muscles and improving my shoulder stability. I hold the resistance band in front of me, arms extended, and pull it apart horizontally, squeezing my shoulder blades together. A pause at chest level, and then back to the starting position. Whew, I can feel the burn!

2️⃣ Resistance Band Bent-Over Rows (15 Reps): Now, I’m stepping on the center of the resistance band with both feet. Slight knee bend, hinging at the hips, and keeping my back straight. Holding the band with both hands, I pull it toward my hips, squeezing my shoulder blades together. Slowly releasing the tension as I return to the start. Working on that upper body strength!

3️⃣ Resistance Band Upright Rows (15 Reps): I’m standing on the resistance band, feet hip-width apart, with both hands in front of me. Palms face my body. I lift the band toward my chin by bending my elbows and keeping it close to my body. Core engaged, back straight, and lowering it back to my thighs. Those deltoid muscles are getting some love!

4️⃣ Resistance Band Front Raises (15 Reps): This exercise is all about isolating my front deltoid muscles. Standing on the band, feet hip-width apart, I hold it with both hands in front of my thighs, palms down. I lift the band straight up to shoulder level, maintaining a slight bend in my elbows. Then, it’s back down to my thighs. I can feel my shoulders working!

5️⃣ Resistance Band Lateral Raises (15 Reps): Standing on the center of the band, I hold it with both hands in front of my thighs, palms facing my body. I lift the band out to the sides until my arms are parallel to the ground. Core engaged, slight bend in my elbows, and lowering it back to my thighs. Those lateral deltoid muscles are getting a workout!

6️⃣ Resistance Band Chest Fly (15 Reps): Time to work on my pectoral muscles! I’ve anchored the band at chest height, and I’m facing away from the anchor point. Holding one end of the band in each hand, I extend my arms in front of me at chest height with a slight bend in my elbows. Now, I pull my arms apart to stretch the band, engaging my chest muscles. Slowly bringing my hands back together. Ooh, that stretch feels good!

7️⃣ Resistance Band Triceps Extensions (15 Reps): I’m stepping on the center of the resistance band with one foot and holding the other end with one hand. My arm is overhead with the elbow bent. Now, I extend my arm fully, pushing the band overhead while keeping my upper arm stationary. No shoulder shrugging here either! Slowly returning to the starting position. My triceps are getting a good burn!

There you have it! These resistance band exercises are an excellent way to target and tone those armpit areas. Plus, they’re super versatile and can be done anywhere. So, let’s get to it, and we’ll melt away that armpit pooch together! 💪