Nobody likes that extra skin that hangs from underneath your
biceps. Commonly referred to as “bat wings” and most often seen on women, it’s
one of those areas that people who work out yet still have them, have no clue
on what the cause is, or how to get rid of them. Thankfully, we may have the
answer!
The flab on the back of your arms can directly be tied to low
testosterone levels. Testosterone is one of the main “lean” hormones prevalent
in men and women, but it’s often overlooked in the female gender because of the
obviously lower levels that exist as opposed to their male counterparts. But
there are certain factors that can lead to even lower levels than normal in
women:
·
Not enough protein
·
Lifting weights that are
too light (or no lifting at all)
·
Less than intense training
·
Lack of sleep
·
Increased estrogen from
hormone-laden food, birth control pills and cosmetics that contain parabens
So if you suffer from bat wings — and you’re not a superhero — the
best way to rid yourself of them is try and eliminate some of the problem areas
listed above. And if that doesn’t work, be sure to consult your doctor.