Exercise That Tightens & Firms Breast Muscles

Exercise That Tightens & Firms Breast Muscles
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Exercises that tighten and firm breast muscles are specifically designed to target the fat and glandular tissue found in your breasts as well as your pectoral muscles. Breast firming exercises can help reduce sagging breasts as well as strengthen the muscles below and above your breast tissue. According to the Mayo Clinic website, exercises targeting upper chest muscles, such as chest presses, tighten this region.

Chest Flyes

Chest flyes tighten your breasts as well as strengthen your pectoral muscles. Lie down on a swiss ball with your feet flat on the floor and the ball pushed against your low back. With a dumbbell in each hand, bring your arms out and away from your body, making sure that you don't over extend your arms. From this position, bring both arms in front of your chest before returning to your original position. Repeat 10 times before resting.

Incline Bench Press

The incline bench press exercise strengthens the pectoral muscles that surround your breasts. Sit on an incline bench, making sure that it is angled at 30 degrees. Place a small amount of weight on a barbell and bring it down toward your chest, making sure to never let the barbell actually touch your chest. Using a wide grip, push up until your arms are fully extended before returning to your original position. Perform six sets of 10 reps before stopping.

Dumbbell Chest Press

Dumbbell chest presses firm breast tissue as well as strengthen your pectoral muscles. Lie down flat on the floor or workout bench. Grab two 10-lb. dumbbells and hold them in front of your body with your palms facing up and your arms bent at the elbows. Extend your arms upwards until they are fully extended. Bring your arms back down slowly to their original position before repeating the exercise. Perform four sets of 15 before resting.

Basic Push Up

A basic push up builds your pectoral muscles as well as your biceps and triceps. Start with your knees on the ground and your chest flat on the ground. From this position, move off your knees and onto your toes, balancing the front half of your body with your arms. With your arms bent and chest on the ground, push off the ground, making sure to isolate your chest and arm muscles by not moving the lower half of your body. Fully extend your arms before returning to your original position. Repeat four sets of 30 before resting.

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Article reviewed by Tina Boyle Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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