Get rid of flabby arms: Acupressure, massage, and home remedies for slimmer arms

Arms (swinging out the butterfly sleeves)

The arms are the most active part of our body, but because they mostly move forward and to the sides, with less movement backward, the inner arms are prone to sagging. Over time, this leads to fat accumulation and the formation of "bat wings." Bat wings are more likely to appear after the age of 25, posing a significant challenge for women who value their appearance, especially in summer. Excess fat greatly affects their looks, so many women are hesitant to show off their arms even in the sweltering heat. Below are some practical methods to help women say goodbye to bat wings completely.

Acupressure

Stimulating acupoints related to arm fat can accelerate metabolism and fat consumption, thus achieving the goal of slimming arms.

Arm Nao Point: Located slightly medial to the anterior end of the deltoid muscle of the upper arm.

The middle acupoint of the armpit is located on the inner side of the bone at the midpoint between the armpit and the elbow.

Press the acupoint on the left arm with the index and middle fingers of your right hand, and firmly press the acupoint on the left arm with your right thumb. Repeat about 5 times, alternating sides in between. The effect will be better if you use slimming cream or essential oil, which can effectively reduce excess fat on the inside of the arms.

Yangchi acupoint: This acupoint is located on the back of the hand. When you bend your wrist backward, you can see a large crease on the wrist. Yangchi is located in the center of this crease and is often referred to as a "heat dissipation acupoint". It is generally advisable to press it with the pad of the thumb of the opposite hand, doing 10 times on each hand.

Quchi acupoint: Located at the front of the skin crease that appears when the elbow is flexed. Applying pressure will cause intense pain. When applying acupressure, the elbow joint should be flexed and brought close to the body to relax the muscles, which facilitates the transmission of stimulation. Repeat 10 times on each side.

Daling acupoint: Located in the center of the crease on the inner side of the wrist. Press with your thumb, pausing briefly every two or three seconds, and repeat rhythmically. Do 10 times on each side.

Massage

Gently rub the skin: First, gently massage the entire arm, then use the opposite hand to gently rub the skin from top to bottom. Do this 10 times for each arm. Don't use too much force, just rub lightly.

Kneading method: With the opposite hand, grasp the arm firmly and use your thumb and other four fingers to knead the muscles from the wrist towards the shoulder in small circular motions, especially the muscles near the armpit on the inner side of the arm. Knead firmly with your palm about 5 times. Do about 5 times on each side, both the inner and outer sides. Each time, start from the wrist and move towards the shoulder in one continuous motion; do not massage back and forth.

Arm exercises

Low Rotation: Kneel on a blanket or mat, lean forward, and place your hands on the mat perpendicular to your shoulders. Then extend your legs back, assuming a push-up position. Next, tighten your abdominal muscles and slowly bend your elbows while raising your head until your body is only a few centimeters off the ground, keeping your elbows and arms close to your body. Hold this position for 10-30 seconds.

Chair push-ups: Place your hands on the edge of a sturdy chair, then straighten your thighs backward and support your weight with your hands. Do 8-15 push-ups as usual, and repeat for two sets.

Triceps stretch: Extend your left arm straight overhead, then bend it and place it behind your head, stretching it as far as possible behind your right shoulder. Grasp your left elbow with your right hand and gently pull your elbow towards your right shoulder until you can't pull any further. Hold this position for 20 seconds, then switch arms and repeat.

Four Home Methods for Slimming Arms

Method 1: Hold dumbbells or water bottles filled with water (or similar weights), extend your arms straight up in front of you, drawing a semicircle, keeping your arms close to your ears. Then slowly lower them forward. Repeat this movement 15 times. You should feel a slight soreness in your upper arms when you finish. Do this 45 times a day, which can be done in separate sets.

Method 2: Extend your right arm high, bend it behind your back towards your left shoulder blade, press your right elbow with your left hand, and let your right hand touch your left shoulder blade. Then relax and extend your arm high. Repeat on the other side, 20 times a day. If your arm feels sore when you first start doing this, it means you have worked that part of your body.

Method 3:

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and extend your arms straight forward.

2. Draw circles outward (clockwise) with both hands 20 times.

3. Draw circles inward (counterclockwise) 20 times.

4. Don't draw circles that are too big; use the strength of your arm, not your palm.

Method 4:

1. Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended to the sides, and slowly make circles forward (counter-clockwise). This helps to tighten the muscles on the upper outer side of your arms.

2. Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended to the sides, and slowly make clockwise circles backward. This helps to tighten the inner arms and chest muscles.

Meridian massage for slimmer arms

Tighten your upper limbs and massage the lymph nodes to remove metabolic waste and water buildup in your arms. Use massage pressure to stimulate from the wrist towards the base of the arm. Additionally, the elbows are a concentrated area of ​​lymphatic vessels and require special care daily.

1. Sit in a chair, make a fist with your left hand, and gently tap the outside of your right hand, from your wrist down to the base of your forearm. Tap 3-5 times, then switch hands.

2. Grasp the outside of your right arm with your left hand, starting from the wrist and moving up to the base of the arm. Grasp and relax, slowly stimulating upwards. Then switch arms and repeat 3-5 times on each side.

3. The inner side of the elbow is rich in lymph nodes; stimulating this area can improve metabolic function. Place your left thumb against the inside of your right elbow and gently press for 10 seconds. Then switch hands.

4. Take a dry, soft towel and place it on your shoulder. Gently wipe from the outside of your arm to the back of your hand, then from your palm to the inside of your arm and wipe towards your armpit. This simple towel circulation method differs from the hand massage above. It focuses more on the "circulation of Qi" in the arm. Rubbing with a towel can help to unblock stagnant energy in the arm, accelerate metabolism, and effectively eliminate swelling and fat.