Healthy Breast Exercises

To set the record straight: Exercise cannot change the shape, size and firmness of your breasts as they are made up of mostly fatty tissue; not muscle. But, by training the area underneath them (the Pectoral Muscle) you can provide your breasts with a little more support, not to mention a noticeable lift; giving gravity a run for its money. As an added bonus, since increased fitness and activity have been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer, these exercises will also help keep your breasts healthy. Incorporate them into your workout plan today.

Push Ups

Push ups are a great way to tone your entire pectoral region; they also strengthen your biceps, triceps, and shoulders—one quick exercise for your whole upper body.  

Beginners
Stand a foot away from the kitchen counter or a sturdy piece of furniture (about 3 feet high) and facing it. Place your hands against the edge of the counter, two feet away from each other, fingers pointing upwards. Lift your heels and lower yourself towards your hands, bending the elbows to right angles. Keep your body straight and make sure your butt doesn’t stick out. Push yourself back up to starting position.

Intermediates
Lie face down on the floor, placing your hands at shoulder level, about 2 feet apart. Raise your upper body by extending your arms, keeping your knees on the floor. Lower yourself towards your hands, bending the elbows to right angles. Keep your body straight and make sure your butt doesn’t stick out. Push yourself back up to starting position.

Advanced
Lie face down on the floor, placing your hands at shoulder level, about 2 feet apart. Raise yourself by extending your arms, until only your hands and toes are touching the floor. Lower yourself towards your hands, bending the elbows to right angles. Keep your body straight and make sure your butt doesn’t stick out. Push yourself back up to starting position.

Do three sets of 15 repetitions, resting 1 minute between sets.