The Secret Behind A Firmer Chest

A goal that most women have is to make the chest look bigger and firmer. Whether we express it or not, I think that the above statement is representative of all women. We definitely do not want them to lose the perky shape or to sag. So hopefully this article will help by giving tips on how to avoid this.

First of all, lets go into the reasons of "Why the sagging"? Some of us tend to believe that the breasts start sagging after pregnancy or because of breastfeeding. Sagging breasts are a common result of aging and gravity. It is determined by skin elasticity, genetics, and weight gain as well. I should mention that large breasts will sag easier obviously because gravity is pulling them down more. So in essense a woman can have sagging breasts regardless of pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Having said that, lets talk about the idea of making them look bigger. Your breasts are actually made up of fatty tissue, so their size depends upon how much fat you tend to store there, which calls in factors like your age, your health, your genetics, and your weight. The muscles that reside directly underneath your breast are called the pectorals. They are partly responsible for the "perkiness" of your breasts. So, you cannot do anything about the size of your breasts, unless you gain weight or have surgery. You can, however, make them appear bigger, firmer and more shapely by developing your pectoral, or chest, muscles.

So what can we do to keep our breasts perky and firm?

IF YOU ARE OVERWEIGHT, TRY TO LOSE WEIGHT

DO WEIGHT TRAINING EXERCISES

AVOID EXCESSIVE SUN EXPOSURE

AVOID SMOKING

CONCENTRATE ON KEEPING A STRAIGHT POSTURE

WEAR A BRA THAT HAS GOOD SUPPORT AND FITS

What exercises can help in achieving great looking breasts?

Incline Push-Up

Lie face down with hands on a secure bench, desk, or chair. Place hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with feet hip-width apart and toes on floor

Lower your body so that your chest is 4-8 inches from the bench

Return to the starting position by extending at the elbows and pushing the body up

Try 2 sets of 10 reps for starters

Dumbbell Bench Press

Lie back onto a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand

Starting Position: Lie onto your back and bring the dumbbells to your shoulders. Press the dumbbells up directly above your chest with palms facing forward

Lower the dumbbells slowly, keeping your elbows pointed out

Let your upper arms go parallel to slightly parallel to the ground before returning to the starting position

To end the exercise, place the dumbbells on onto your thighs or at sides

Try 2 sets of 10 reps for starters

Incline Dumbbell Chest Fly

Lie back onto an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand

Starting Position: Lie onto your back and bring the dumbbells to your shoulders. Press the dumbbells up directly above the chest with the dumbbells almost touching and facing each other

Keep the elbows slightly bent, lower the dumbbells out and away from each other in an arching motion with hands aligned with the upper chest region

To end the exercise, place the dumbbells on shoulders, then onto your thighs or at sides

Try 2 sets of 10 reps for starters

For more exercises that target the chest area, read my article on Toning And Firming Part 2-Monday's Workout.