As you age, your breasts can lose their firmness and may even start to sag. As a woman, you might find yourself wanting to improve the appearance of your bust through such natural methods as exercise. Strengthen your pectoral muscles to combat the effects of aging. Perform exercises for lifting and firming your breasts consistently for the best results.
Single Arm Dumbbell Flyes
The single arm dumbbell fly is similar to the pectoral butterfly or cable fly. By using one arm at a time, you can focus more on your chest muscles and perform a more controlled movement. Lie on your back on a flat bench, hold a dumbbell with one hand directly over your chest and hold the side of the bench with your other hand for balance. With a slight bend in your elbow, slowly lower your arm to the side of your body. Stop when your upper arm is parallel to the floor. Raise the dumbbell back to the starting position. Continue for eight to 12 repetitions. Perform the same number of repetitions with your opposite arm to evenly exercise your chest.
Dumbbell Incline Press
The dumbbell incline press strengthens your chest muscles with the use of an incline weight bench. Sit on the bench with your head and back resting on the raised portion of the bench. Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level with your elbows at your sides. Slowly press the dumbbells straight upward--stop just before your arms are straight. Slowly lower the dumbbells back down. Perform six to eight repetitions.
Decline Push-Ups
The decline push-up is a more advanced form of the standard push-up. Place your feet on a raised surface that is 6 inches to 3 feet off the ground. Start with a smaller incline if you're a beginner. Use a higher surface if you're more physically fit. Place your hands on the ground after your feet are in place on the raised surface. Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your ankles. Bending your arms in a slow, controlled manner, lower your chest toward the ground as far as you can. Hold this position for one count at the bottom of the movement, push back up and repeat for six to eight repetitions. Do not allow your back to sag or your butt to stick up during this exercise.
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