How to Firm Underarm Skin

Many people, especially women, struggle with flabby underarm skin. Sometimes the excess skin is due to quick weight loss. Other times, it is because of a lack of activity that uses the triceps muscle, the muscle in that area of the arm. The triceps, which literally means "three-headed muscle," is located on the underside of your upper arm. By working this three-headed muscle and engaging in activities that burn fat, you will begin to see your arms tone up and become firm.

Things You'll Need

• 8- to 10-pound weights

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Instructions

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  Do arm exercises that work your triceps on a daily basis. An example of exercises that you can do daily are pushups, arm circles, arm extensions and work on a punching bag. Try to do five sets of 10 repetitions with each arm. For more arm exercises you can do to get rid of excess underarm skin, click on the link in the "Resources" section of this article.

• 2

  Use weights with your arms to do shoulder presses. You can use hand dumbbell weights or larger weights. The advantage of using small, 8- to 10-pound dumbbell weights is that you can take them with you wherever you go. You can even do shoulder presses while sitting in your chair at the office. Try to do five sets of 10 repetitions three times per week for each arm.

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  Use an exercise machine that also works your arms, such as an elliptical machine or rowing machine. Some exercise bikes and treadmills also allow arm movement that works the arms.

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  Engage in cardiovascular fat-burning activities such as swimming, jogging, walking, jumping jacks and any other activity that can incorporate the use of your arm muscles.

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  Eat a proper diet that includes the daily recommended servings from the five major food groups: fruits, vegetables, protein, grains/cereals and dairy.

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  Drink eight to 10 8-ounce glasses of water daily.