I want to lay out a harsh truth: Spot reduction is a myth.
There is no exercise in the world that will blast your arm fat and only your arm fat like a laser gun. Just erase that notion from your head. Everyone’s body composition is vastly different, and genetics, sex, and hormones all factor into where we carry fat on our bodies. As women, we tend to carry excess fat in and under our arms. It doesn’t help that the bras and tank tops can often showcase this “underarm bulge.” If you’re self-conscious about it, you’re not alone. And if you want to do something about it, you’re not alone there, either.
The good news, you can reduce fat and increase tone in your underarm and armpit areas. It’s just going to require a more holistic approach – not a targeted one.
It’s a simple formula.
1. Build muscle
2. Operate at a safe and healthy calorie deficit (aka: burn more than you take in)
3. Feel that fat fall off to reveal strong, toned arms, calves, shoulders, and thighs