The Best Exercises to Lift & Firm Sagging Breasts

The Best Exercises to Lift & Firm Sagging Breasts
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The best exercises to lift and firm sagging breasts do not require expensive equipment or gym memberships. You can do them in the comfort of your home. The exercises are not miracle cures, but by exercising your pectoral muscles, you can lessen the sagging of your breasts. Do these exercises diligently to reap the best results.

Wall Press

Wall presses can lift and firm sagging breasts, according to ayurvediccure.com. Stand facing a wall, and place both palms against it at shoulder height, with your fingers pointing up. Keep your feet firmly planted on the floor about 2 feet apart, says nzgirl.co.nz. Gently bend your elbows as you bring your upper body closer to the wall. You will feel the stretch and tightening in your pectoral muscles. Stretch until your elbows look like right angles. Hold this stretch for 10 seconds. Slowly return to the standing position. Relax for 10 seconds. Do this exercise 10 times. The farther away from the wall you start, the more intense your workout, nzgirl.co.nz says.

Chest Fly

This exercise will firm and strengthen your underlying and surrounding chest muscles for a more toned appearance, according to BlueSuitMom.com. Lie face-up on a flat surface, holding light dumbbells in your hands. Extend your arms from your sides, with your palms up. Bend your elbows to lift your lower arms off the floor. Your upper arms remain on the floor. This is your starting position. Lift your arms straight up, directly over your chest, and bring your palms together. Hold this position for 10 seconds. Slightly bend your elbows as you lower the weights to the floor. Allow your elbows to lightly touch the floor. Rest for 5 seconds. Do this exercise 20 times, keeping your back straight throughout.

Push-Ups

Push-ups strengthen your pectoral muscles, perfect-body-toning.com says. Get down on your hands and knees on a mat or the floor. Position your knees directly underneath your hips. Place your hands on the floor below your shoulders. Lift your body up by straightening your arms. Straighten your knees so that your legs stretch out. Your toes and hands will support your body weight. Tighten your stomach muscles. Inhale as you slowly lower your entire body toward the ground. Your elbows will gently bend. Attempt to touch your chest to the ground. Lower yourself as far as you can, but do not strain yourself. Hold this position for 5 seconds. Slowly lift yourself to the starting position. Rest for 10 seconds, then repeat until you have done 10 repetitions.

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Article reviewed by DavidW Last updated on: Mar 28, 2011

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