Try the World’s 7 Easiest Exercises for Back Fat and Underarm Flab




There isn't anything wrong with having a little extra back and underarm fat. Unlike abdominal fat, which is linked to heart disease and diabetes, back and arm fat isn't going to kill you. But let's face it, a strapless dress or swimsuit or — guys have it, too — a form-fitting T-shirt looks better without bulges of back and armpit fat.

Unfortunately, you can't choose one or two spots from which to lose fat. You have to lose total body fat, some of which will naturally come from your back and underarms. Although specific back and arm toning exercises will help, they aren't as useful as doing high-intensity cardio exercise and total-body strength training.

Below are seven exercises for back fat that target problem back fat and underarm bulge areas to stimulate fat loss and tone hard-to-get-at muscles. You don’t need special equipment or have to go to a gym to do these; all you need is a soft, firm surface (an exercise pad or yoga mat works well). Add these to your regular exercise regimen to do 2-3 times a week and you’ll quickly see the results.

1. Plank Drop
This exercise is great for the lower back and abs.

Instructions:
  1. Begin in a plank position with your chest up, and forearms and feet on the floor.
  2. Keep your body straight and parallel to the ground.
  3. Rotate at the waist and touch your right hip to the floor.
  4. Rotate again to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat with left hip.
  6. Alternate back and forth for the desired amount of repetitions.





2. Bird-Dog
This exercise improves balance and flexibility in addition to toning arms, abs, and back.

Here’s how to do it:
  1. Begin on hands and knees with your palms flat on the floor, at shoulder-width apart.
  2. Tighten your abs to keep your back straight throughout the exercise.
  3. Raise your right arm and left leg until they’re in line with your back. Pause, then return to the starting position, keeping your hips straight.
  4. Repeat with your left arm and right leg and do 10 repetitions.


3.  Superman
This back exercise gives you a great workout, but if you have back pain, it’s probably best to skip it.

Instructions:
  1. Begin on your belly with lower abdomen pressed to the floor, legs straight, and arms straight on either side of the head at shoulder width apart.
  2. Raise your head, neck, and chest.
  3. Raise your right arm straight up at the same time as your left leg, hold for 2 seconds, and return to starting position.
  4. Repeat with left arm and right leg.
  5. Raise just the arms, chest, neck and head, and hold for 2 seconds before lowering to the floor.
  6. Next, raise just the legs, hold for 2 seconds, and lower to the floor.
  7. Raise both arms and both legs at the same time, hold for 2 seconds, then lower your whole body to the floor.
  8. Repeat all the step 10-15 times.

4. Snow Angels
For this exercise, focus on tightening your abs while keeping your neck and shoulders relaxed. As usual, your movements should be smooth and controlled.

 Here’s how to do it:
  1. Lie face down on the floor with arms at shoulder height out to the sides, palms down, and legs straight.
  2. Raise your legs, arms, chest, and head straight up off the floor at the same time. Move your arms and legs as if you were making a snow angel.
  3. Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

5. Prone T-Y-I
“T-Y-I” are the shapes of the letters of the alphabet your body will make when performing this full-back exercise.

Here’s how to do it:
  1. Lie on the floor with your face down and arms extended to the sides at shoulder height (palms down). This is the starting “t” position.
  2. Lift your arms, chest, and legs straight up off the floor at the same time.
  3. Hold for 2 seconds and then release.
  4. Repeat 3 times.
  5. Next, lift up your thumbs in a “thumbs-up” position and brings arms up and around to either side of your head about two feet apart. Raise your legs at the same time. Your body should resemble the shape of a “Y”
  6. Hold for 2 seconds and then release.
  7. Repeat 3 times.
  8. Lastly, straighten your hands and bring them around to next to your hips with palms up as you raise your chest and legs to make the letter “I”.
  9. Hold for 2 seconds and then release.
  10. Repeat 3 times.

6. Bent-over Circular Row
This exercise can be done with or without dumbbells and targets biceps, chest, middle and upper back.

Instructions:
  1. Bend your knees slightly and engage your abdominal muscles as you lower your torso until it is parallel with the floor. Buttocks will naturally slide back as you bend forward.
  2. Allow your arms to hang at shoulder height toward the floor.
  3. Move both hands together in a counter-clockwise motion toward the left, around and up toward the chest, then around to the right and down. As you move, squeeze the muscles of your back as your hands come up to your chest.
  4. Repeat 5-6 times to the left, then clockwise 5-6 times to the right. Complete 3 sets.
  5. The accumulation of fat on your back or arms doesn’t have to be a daily problem. With a little extra attention and the right exercises for back fat, you can get every part of your body looking just the way you want it to.

7. Prone Reverse Fly
By doing this version of the fly, you can a great back workout.
Instructions:
  1. Lie face down on the floor with arms at shoulder height out to the sides. Keep your palms down, and legs straight.
  2. Raise your arms straight up off the floor at the same time. Hold for 1 second (or more) and return to starting position.
  3. Repeat for 15 repetitions for up to 3 sets.
  4. To make this a more vigorous exercise for your upper back and shoulders, add weights!

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Source: dailyhealthpost

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