Help with "Bat Wings"

You should do some back exercises, such as rows, pull-downs or flys.

I do lots of push ups and variations, it was the only thing that really helped me (I went to gym in past and still had bat wing even when very thin even with weights and so on, but they were flabby and growing muscular mass in there helped me).

Ah, specially holding push ups

muscles worked and hold push ups for me are the most effective

What can I add to my strength training routine to help reduce those lovely "bat wings"...

Nothing, you have to slim out.

Dumbbell pullovers! They hit that armpit part so nicely. Mine were flabby feeling from lack of use. My triceps were pretty bad that way, too (This is also the lift that gave me visible serratus wiggles and squiggles. Love those!)

Dumbbell pullovers! They hit that armpit part so nicely. Mine were flabby feeling from lack of use. My triceps were pretty bad that way, too (This is also the lift that gave me visible serratus wiggles and squiggles. Love those!)

What are those? Dumbbell Pullovers? Is that when you take the weight and put it behind you over the shoulder and pull up?

Nah, probably. I think you're thinking of a triceps exercise.

I do straight-arm pullovers with my chest nice and high. Scooby explains it well, imho:

http://scoobysworkshop.com/2011/09/26/dumbbell-pullover-for-lats/
^^ The page on his site

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXoBYmpeh9A
^^ The video (also embedded on above page)

if you have arthritis in wrists and one elbow.. cant do push ups dips.. all those type exercises believe me i have tried.. what would you suggest.. i can lift 3 to five pounds but not straight up.. like squat and press just doesnt happen i do squat and push back with my triceps. if i cant do i modify.

wuld love some exercises to do to get rid of bat arms.

diet for me anyway isn't a issue. 28 pounds from goal.. just wanting to tone the last 28 and find ways to work around my arthritis.

No exercise will help reduce them, only losing fat. I'm dealing with the same thing. Just keep up with the weights so they look better when you're done, and moisturizing I hear helps some. I'm guessing you include triceps exercises in your routine?

This. Fat loss, moisturizing, and good hydration.

i know you cant really target areas. i was asking in case there was anyone that could help me figure out exercises to work those muscles because of the arthritis working my arms is harder for me.

thank you for your reply.

I have to get very creative with some of my lifts because of my back/neck condition, so I know what you mean. I don't know arthritis, though. I was thinking you might use male ankle weights (they go fairly heavy; I use them often) above your elbows and try the pullovers? They'll be much easier that way, but you still could get some resistance going on, imho.

Clearly I'm no doctor or PT or anything, so don't consider my idea knowledgeable! I'm just brainstorming like I do with me.

I use the Gold's Gym adjustable weights that go up to 10 lbs each, and I wrap on more than 1 for various isolation lifts I do for UB, to get the weight on a safe spot for my back (it's complicated). Really pass everything by your PT first, though!

I do a lot for rowing, low row, low back weights, BodyPump classes, I carry shoping bags and nothing has helped to get rid of my bat wigs. I have built nice biceps and triceps but there is no muscle to build on the bottom of your arm..all the muscles are on the top or on the side...- once the fat is gone there loose skin remains..I am just going to suck it up for a while...

If the skin is loose on your arms due to weight loss I'd recommend trying a collagen supplement to help the skin get its elasticity back. Its not a magic cure but I found that it helped tone my skin, as do the glucosamine supplement I take. This along with overall fat loss and weight training on your arms (free weights work best) and you should see a big improvement.

Push-ups, triceps dips, pullover and a healthy/clean diet.