According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast lifts were one of the most popular surgical procedures for women in 2009. Women who don't desire to go under the knife may enhance their bust with push-up bras. In 2009, Victoria's Secret sold more than 400,000 Miraculous push-up bras, said to enhance the bust up to 2 cup sizes. If you're looking for the least expensive and least invasive way to firm your bust, try exercise.
The Breast
The breast is made up of four components: glands, milk ducts, connective tissue and fat. Young women tend to have less fat in their breasts, so their breasts tend to be firmer. As women age, the glands start to shrink, and fat takes over. The breasts themselves do not have any muscular tissue that can be strengthened or firmed, though the pectoral muscles lie just beneath the breasts. Exercises that focus on the pectoral muscles might help firm the bust.
Incline Bench Press
Work your upper pectoral muscles with this exercise machine. Adjust the angle of the bench so that it is between 30 and 45 degrees. Start off with lighter weights first and see if you can complete a set. If you can complete a set without much difficulty, move up to a higher weight load until you reach the point at which you sort of struggle toward the end of your sets. Remember this weight load, as you will gradually be able to lift heavier weights with practice. Straddle your feet around the bench and lie back. Place your hands a little more than shoulder length apart. Lift the barbell off the safety latch and bring it down close to your chest without actually touching it then lift it back up.
Decline Bench Press
Similar to the incline bench press, the decline bench press should be set at a downward angle between 30 and 45 degrees. Either grab a barbell or a pair of dumbbells and lift the weights directly up from your chest. Bring the weights back down without actually touching your chest then lift them back up. This exercise works your lower pectoral muscles.
Pushups
Firm your bust anywhere with pushups. The key to performing this exercise is to stiffen your body into a straight line. Try not to lift your hips or butt in the air when performing this exercise. Point the tips of your toes to the ground and place your hands shoulder-length apart. Slowly lower your body to the ground in a straight, even manner until your arms are bent at a 90-degree angle. Then slowly push yourself off against the ground, keeping your body straight. If this exercise is too intense, try performing pushups using your knees as the base.
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