Exercises for Women's Underarms (bINGO wINGS!)

ShefMum
ShefMum Posts: 48 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi,

Anyone know of any good exercises for that flabby underarm bit under the bicep? I mean obviously there's fat to be lost there, but any chance of helping tone up while it's in progress?

(We call 'em "bingo wings" in the UK, you may have another name for those bits stateside).

Thanx

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  • ItsJustK
    ItsJustK Posts: 159 Member
    LOL @ Bingo Wings!

    Sorry, I'm no help -- I mostly just giggle.
  • LeanMeanFitnessMachine
    LeanMeanFitnessMachine Posts: 659
    Google tricep workouts workouts! Lift heavy.
  • sjkcarter
    sjkcarter Posts: 417 Member
    :laugh: I use a long resistance band dvd workout. Heavy on the upper bodu strength training, especially triceps. Bingo wings...hahaha
  • ashquin
    ashquin Posts: 248 Member
    LOVE BINGO WINGS! try doing some tricep excersizes. the best way to get toned arms is to work all muscle groups on the arm. if you go on youtube.com you can watch some great tutorials. thats what i do when i get in a slump and need to throw in new excersizes
  • Flixie00
    Flixie00 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Regular work outs on a rowing machine as well as dips seem to work for me.
  • pankybinky
    pankybinky Posts: 15
    Hi ShefMum,

    Here's something I found online..I'm going to try them myself!

    - Hold a small weight in one hand (if you don't have a free weight, use a bag of sugar), and then extend your arm straight out. Lift your arm slowly, raising the weight towards your shoulder. Keep going until the weight is above your back, and then reach back as much as you can without putting too much strain on your arm. Hold it for as long as you can – you should feel it all along your underarm (a sure sign you're targeting bingo wings!).
    - When you're out and about, carry a full bottle of water with you and occasionally lift it above your head (when nobody is watching!). You may even want to purchase a pair of wrist-weights to banish bingo wings.
    - Lie on your back with your arms above your head on a bed or sofa so that your head is at the end and your arms dangle over the edge (above your head). Holding a light weight, you can then lift your arms slowly upwards, and then slowly back down to the ground.
    - When you're watching the TV or have a spare moment, grab a couple of weights (or bags of sugar) and slowly lift them up and down. You don't need to do this quickly – but it's good to repeat the motion at least 20 times every time you do it.

    Good luck!!
  • BellydanceBliss
    BellydanceBliss Posts: 330
    lmfao bingo wings i love it
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    You gotta lift some weights, some heavy weights!
  • gtwin
    gtwin Posts: 290 Member
    Can't spot reduce...you'll have to lose overall body fat. But incorporate HEAVY tricep and bicep exercises, as well as chest exercises where triceps are the secondary muscle working.
  • mandylooo
    mandylooo Posts: 456 Member
    Can't spot reduce...you'll have to lose overall body fat. But incorporate HEAVY tricep and bicep exercises, as well as chest exercises where triceps are the secondary muscle working.

    Agreed. there is no such thing as spot reducing, just losing fat and developing muscle where you want it.
  • StrongGwen
    StrongGwen Posts: 378 Member
    some call these "granny arms" too, and I hate them! Those are your tricepts & its hard work to tone them but very rewarding! Try these (you need to google or search for proper form, I'm sure there are lots of sites like oxygen.com and Muscle & Fitness for Women (great mags!).
    -Dips on a bar, or a chair, or even steps.
    -Triceps kickbacks where you hold a weight in your hand and lean over a little and move the weight back, just moving from the elbow down. squeeze at the top and hold it.
    -Hold a weight behind your head and stand up straight. Drop the weight down and use that muscle to lift it again. Don't bang your head! (it hurts, I know!)
    -Pushups-you can do them against a wall if you can't yet do the full exercise
    -Pull ups and Chin ups, or attempting to do them if you can't manage the full thing

    Search for "triceps toning" and see what other goodies you find. You'll definitely feel right away what muscles are working for you!
  • michiganmama33
    michiganmama33 Posts: 20
    Don't we call them bat wings too?
  • ShefMum
    ShefMum Posts: 48 Member
    Thanks for the tips everyone!!! 8D
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