What is bat wing skin under the armpits ?
Batwing skin refers to loose, flabby and sagging skin , or excess fat on the upper arm that is unsightly.
You can clearly see this fat when you straighten your arm, it often appears when the body ages or gains too much weight.
By doing the right exercises you can reduce excess fat and firm up sagging skin, saying goodbye to those ugly bat wings.
How to remove bat wings?
Here are the top 4 exercises to get rid of bat wings and tighten sagging skin around your upper arms:
1. Bracelet
Arm circles are a great warm-up exercise to strengthen your shoulders and improve overall arm endurance. This exercise works your deltoids (shoulder muscles) and can help shape your arms better over time. How to do it:
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms out to the sides at shoulder level.
- Slowly move your arms in small circles in a forward direction for about 30 seconds.
- Change direction and repeat for another 30 seconds.
2. Hand to shoulder
This exercise targets your shoulders, triceps, and upper chest, helping to tone and slim your upper arms. It's also great for improving shoulder mobility and strength. How to do it:
- Stand up straight with your feet hip-width apart and arms straight out to the sides.
- Bend your elbows to bring your arms toward your shoulders while keeping your elbows out to the sides.
- Keep your back straight while doing the exercise. You can also do it while sitting.
- Repeat 12–15 times.
3. High expansion
This exercise helps reduce the appearance of bat wings by targeting the triceps. How to do it:
- Stand or sit with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell or kettlebell in both hands.
- Stretch your arms straight overhead, keeping your elbows close to your ears.
- Lower the weight behind your head by bending your elbows.
- Straighten your arm back to the starting position.
- Repeat 12–15 times.
4. Hands on back
This exercise effectively targets the triceps, significantly improving arm strength and definition. It also targets the shoulders and chest, toning the upper body. How to do it:
- Find a sturdy bench or chair. Sit on the edge of the chair, placing your hands by your sides with your fingers pointing forward.
- Slide your hips off the edge and use your hands to support your body weight.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the floor.
- Push the person back to the starting position.
- Repeat 10–12 times.
