Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Exercises For Losing Weight In The Breasts

When it comes to weight, it can be gained anywhere, including the breasts. When the weight in your breasts has gotten to a point where you feel it is too much, you can lose it by doing several targeted exercises.


Cardio


In order to lose weight in your breasts, you must lose weight over your whole body as well. This can be done by performing cardio exercises such as running, biking, swimming, stepping, elliptical training and rowing. Do this type of exercise three times a week for 45 to 60 minutes.


Bench Press


Chest exercises can help tone the muscles underneath and above the breasts. Building muscle can also increase your metabolism and lead to more overall calories being burned. To do bench presses, lie on the bench with a loaded barbell on the rack. Place your hands in a wide grip, lift it off and hold it above you with your arms straight. Slowly lower it down to about 3 inches from your chest, then push it back up. Do 12 to 15 reps. Make sure to have a spotter stand behind the bench in case you cannot push the weight up after a few reps.


Incline Presses


Incline presses are done on an adjustable bench and they specifically target the upper chest. To do these, adjust the bench to 45 degrees and lie on it with dumbbells in your hands. Hold them at shoulder level with your palms facing forward. Push them straight up in the air and bring them toward each other until they are about 1 inch apart. Lower them back down and repeat for 12 to 15 reps.


Chest Flyes


Chest flies are an exercise that works the sides of the chest and are done on a flat bench. Lie on the bench with light dumbbells in your hands. Lift them straight up and hold them about 1 inch apart with your palms facing forward. Lower them to your sides until your arms are about parallel to the floor, then push them back to the starting position. Do 12 to 15 reps and keep your elbows slightly bent through the whole exercise.


Push-ups


Push-ups are one of the most popular types of body weight exercises. Not only do they target the chest, they target the triceps, core and shoulders. Lie on your stomach with your hands directly under your shoulders. With your abs engaged and your back completely straight, push yourself up in the air until your arms lock out. Slowly lower yourself down to the floor until your chest is about a fist-width away, then push yourself back up. Do 12 to 15 reps.







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