Although most men would consider breasts to be something that only women have, anatomically speaking, men have them as well – and they can be commonly referred to as man boobs. Even down to milk ducts, men have the same type of chest as a female, although the production of testosterone in early years limits just how much tissue will develop, unlike a female.

With that being said, most man boobs arise from having an excessive amount of fat on the chest muscles, or the pectorals. There are several ways that you can attack this fat, and get your man boobs removed – and get back to a tighter, flatter chest. 

Before we delve into the specifics on how to lose your man boobs, be aware of one thing: fat cannot be lost in one specific area of the body. This is technically referred to as spot reduction, and although it sounds like a great idea, it’s not how the body is designed to work.

You won’t be able to lose weight and tone up just your chest muscles to lose your man boobs – so keep that in mind as we look deeper into how to tone up your chest! 

Strength Exercises

These movements target the chest and surrounding areas, and can strengthen and tone the muscles in the upper body – perfect for giving you the physique you’re aiming for!

Pushups: A classic chest strengthening exercise, pushups are easily adaptable to any fitness level and can be done almost anywhere. Start on the ground on your hands and knees, with core engaged and head neutral with your spine. Extend your legs straight back behind you, keeping your feet together and the weight on your toes. With your shoulders directly in line with your wrists, maintain a strong core and lower yourself towards the ground, keeping your elbows in close. If possible, touch your chest to the floor, then press through your palms to return to the starting position. Ensure your back doesn’t arch during the movement – think about keeping your body parallel to the floor!