Slack Arms – What Can I Do?

In addition to foods that work against relaxation, it is advisable to do special physical exercises to achieve faster results.

Defined muscles are desirable and we like ourselves and others, but over time the first signs of slackness appear, usually from the age of 30. Why do we have  limp arms ?

The causes of  flabby arms include too little exercise, weight gain, pregnancy, weight loss, hormone changes, poor diet, etc …

One of the most commonly affected parts of the body are the arms, the skin of which then hangs down limply and which we are often ashamed of. Often you do not know what to wear because the sight is not exactly advantageous.

Laxity means a loss of skin firmness and the weakening of collagen and elastin fibers, so that the skin and muscles become loose. 

This slackness mainly affects the abdomen, buttocks, thighs and arms.

What can we do to reduce sagging arms

There are a variety of options, from natural home remedies that can improve the appearance of the skin to exercises that can both strengthen the arm area and make it more attractive again.

Natural home remedies

• Apples: Mix one cup of apple juice with half a cup of melon juice. Then massage this liquid directly into the skin on the sagging areas. You can do  these massages twice a week.  
• Melon: Wash a melon and then cut it into small pieces. In a blender, puree the pulp with a little water and the juice of half a medium-sized lemon. Then, use a cloth to apply the mixture to the affected area.

Mask against slack arms

Mix one tablespoon of honey with one tablespoon of olive oil and one egg yolk. Spread the paste on your arms and then let it work for a quarter of an hour. Then remove the mask with cold water.

Exercise against slack arms

Regular exercises ensure an increase in muscle mass. They also help firm the skin and keep it oxygenated. It is also important to drink at least two liters of water a day to keep the skin well moisturized and firm.

Exercises to increase the tightness of the arm muscles

These exercises should be performed after a short warm-up phase by gently moving the upper arms and repeatedly touching the shoulder with your hand, without dumbbells or other additional weights.

Stretching exercises are also very important to prevent injury or pain after a workout.

The stretching before and after strengthening the muscles should be done slowly, breathing deeply yet gently. Then repeat this at least five times on each side.

Muscle strengthening

Do up to three sets of eight repetitions of each exercise. 

Exercise 1: push-ups. Kneel on the floor and place your hands in front of you. Then bend your arms, making sure your back is straight. Then slowly push yourself up again until your arms are straightened .

Exercise 2: While standing, place the left knee in front of the right. Then bend your torso slightly forward and support your left hand on a bench or similar device. Extend your right arm towards the floor using a dumbbell.

The right arm should be bent and the elbow should then be in a horizontal line with the upper arm. Then stretch your arm back. When you’re done with this, repeat the same thing with the other arm.

Exercise 3: You can do this exercise standing or kneeling, but always with your back straight. If you are doing the standing exercise, spread your legs slightly apart.

You start by stretching your arms upwards with a dumbbell in hand. You then bend your elbow towards your head, creating a 90-degree angle.

Foods that counteract laxity

For example, salmon helps to keep the skin moist, red fruits and citrus fruits (e.g. lemons, strawberries and blackberries) are rich in vitamin C and extremely important for the synthesis of collagen in the body.

Chestnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, chickpeas, peas and lentils also promote the production of collagen and elastin. Beef, chicken, and fish are also highly recommended to help prevent sagging skin.