Monday, January 19, 2009

Perk Up Your Breasts

Find weights at your local retailer or fitness supply store.


While there are assorted creams and lotions that claim to perk up the bustline or increase breast size, nothing short of exercise or plastic surgery will make the breasts appear any perkier. The breasts fall naturally over time due to the forces of gravity as they contain only fat and no actual muscle. Performing certain chest exercises will keep the entire chest area toned and can therefore improve the look of sagging breasts. Try performing chest exercises on a regular basis before resorting to surgery. Does this Spark an idea?


Instructions


1. Perform chest or "pec presses." Lie down with your weights (5 pounds is best for beginners) on either side of you. Hold the weights next to your armpits with your elbows pointing out on either side and push the weights straight up until you have completely straightened both arms. Slowly bring the weights back down and repeat for 3 sets of 12 reps with 30-second breaks in between each set. Remember to contract your abs for a strong core to help you balance.


2. Do regular or modified versions of push ups, which help strengthen the chest area. Modified versions involve using the knees to hold your bottom half up. Perform 3 sets of 10 reps. Gradually increase the number of reps until you are performing 3 sets of 20.


3. Perform isometric chest contractions. Stand with your knees bent and slightly apart. Contract your ab muscles to keep your core strong. Take each end of a hand towel and hold it in front of you, keeping the arms straight and at shoulder level. Pull the towel in opposite directions at the same time. Use small pulsing motions and refrain from letting the towel go limp in between pulses. Perform this exercise for 1 minute. Perform 3 sets and take 30 second breaks in between each 1 minute exercise.


4. Wear push-up bras to keep the bust appearing perky as you wait for the results of performing these exercises, which should take about 2 to 4 weeks. Perform the above exercises 2 to 3 times a week for best results.







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