Women always want to have firm and perky breasts. A sexy and shapely breast is a wonderful gift from nature but it needs some maintenance too.There are several reasons like pregnancy, breastfeeding;aging and weight loss that make breasts look shaggy.
Our breasts are made of pure fat and there is no muscle.The ligaments and skin of breast stretch when gravity pulls down your breast and as a result it drops and becomes shaggy.
On the other hand, after pregnancy and breast feeding or during menopause the breasts can look shaggy. It happens because the tissues inside your breasts shrink while the outside skin does not.
It is quite impossible to make them stand up as they were in your puberty but there are certain exercises which may prove to be very helpful. As breasts do not have any muscle you cannot get any direct benefit from exercise but it will help you to develop pectoral muscles and to improve your posture. Here are some exercises that will help to make your breasts firmer and sexy.
Elbows Touch
First, stand straight on the floor. Now keep your hands on the hips by slightly bending your elbows. Slowly stretch your muscles and try to join your elbows behind your back. Do not try to do it in a jerk. Five to eight repetitions are recommended.
Palms Pressing
Sit on the ground and relax your body. Now move your hands to join the palms in front of your chest. Force them hard against each other for a few seconds and then relax. Repeat this exercise eight to ten times.
‘Dry’ Breast Stroke
This exercise is very effective to tone up your breast. First stand tall and nestle up to the wall. Next, make movements to squeeze the pectoral muscles. You need to keep the pectoral muscles tense with constant strokes. You can do up to hundred strokes.
Modified Push-Up
First, lie down on your stomach. Bend your knees and cross your ankles. Your elbows should be bended and your palms should be placed flat on the floor. Now, try to straighten your arms and lift yourself up.Your body should be balanced on your knees.
Tuck your chin towards the chest and keep your abdomen tight. Hold your breath and then slowly come down by bending your elbows and lowering your body. Do not let your chest touch the ground but lower down your body until the upper arms are not parallel to the ground. You can do 2-3 repetitions per week.
Dumbbell Press
To do this exercise you need to lie down on your back. Your feet should be placed flat on the floor. Now, hold dumbbell in each hand and push up your arms. Your arms should be right above your shoulders. Inhale and pull your abdomen in. Be careful to keep your back straight. Slowly lower the dumbbells until your elbow faces down. Repeat it several times.
Posture Exercise
Finish your exercise session with this posture exercise. Take a book with moderate weight. Place it on your crown and walk around the room with it. It will help your muscles to relax.
