The Best Exercises for Women With Big Boobs

We all know the importance of exercise for a healthy body and mind. However, if your bust is on the bigger side, exercising isn’t always as easy as it is for our friends. Finding the best supportive sports bra, dealing with body self-consciousness, and battling with added weight when we move, can all be barriers in our way.

However, for women with larger busts, exercises to support large breasts are important. Slouching at a computer, household chores, and unsupportive bras can create back and neck pain for anyone, let alone when you have extra weight pulling you forward. Exercises for big boobs aren’t just about getting your heart rate up – they also help strengthen your muscles so they’re better equipped to support your breasts in daily life. We break down some great workouts for bigger breasts to help you feel better in your body.

Strengthen and stretch

As your large breasts pull you forward, this can cause your pectoral, back, and neck muscles to tighten up as they struggle to bear the load. This can be more severe if your postural muscles aren’t strong enough to support your bust. That’s why many of the best exercises for big boobs strengthen your postural muscles while also stretching tight pectoral and back muscles. According to American Council on Exercise spokesperson Sabrena Merrill, exercises to support large breasts often involve targeting the upper and lower back, to open up your chest and reduce pain. Strong back muscles can also help with your everyday posture and create a more confident look. Here are Merrill's top five stretches that will work on these muscles while also improving your overall health.

Hit the gym or try a home workout

Whether you’re lifting weights at the gym or at home, a dedicated workout lets you directly choose exercises to support large breasts. An ideal workout for bigger breasts should contain movements that strengthen your upper back, lower back, pectoral muscles, and core. One movement that targets many of these muscles at the same time is the push-up to renegade row. If this exercise is too difficult, you can also perform the push up and rowing motions separately.

However, even if you’re looking for exercises for big boobs, it’s still important to make sure you choose a workout that will support your overall health and muscles. It’s also vital you perform each of the movements correctly, otherwise you can do more harm than good. You can invest in a one-time training session with a PT to show you the ropes, or download one of many workout apps that will create a customised routine to target your goals.

Head to a yoga class

When you think of stretching and strengthening, it’s hard not to imagine yoga. Yoga can be the ideal workout for bigger breasts, as it provides a well-rounded and even whole-body experience using your bodyweight. For example, the quintessential sun salute includes the baby cobra, which strengthens the upper back, and a descending plank motion which strengthens the chest and core. If you’re heading to a yoga class, make sure to choose a level that suits you, and don’t be ashamed to use easier substitutions of some of the exercises when you’re starting out. If you don’t like classes, there are also many follow-along workouts online.

Dive in for a swim

Ok, we know it is winter and swimming isn’t the first kind of exercise you have in mind! However, swimming is a great workout for bigger breasts, so it may be worth finding a heated pool. When you swim, gravity doesn’t act on your body, which means you don’t need to worry about unwanted bust movement. Not only that, swimming strengthens your muscles and improves your heart health. When performed properly breaststroke in particular can be great for returning your shoulders to their proper alignment while strengthening supportive muscle groups.

Head out for a walk

There’s a common misconception that walking isn’t real exercise, and it won’t help improve your health. Actually, this couldn’t be further from the truth. According to Ann Green, former world athlete and fitness studio owner, walking not only improves your fitness and cardiac health, it also reduces pain, improves posture, and can also improve your mood. For some women with big boobs, even with the right sports bra, vigorous movements like running can still put strain on their chest and back. Just like swimming, walking is a low-impact workout so it won’t put any extra strain on your body.

We know that getting out and exercising is an important part of our health and wellbeing, but for women with big breasts choosing the right option can be a little difficult. We hope these suggestions will make exercising a little easier! Remember, no matter what option you choose, it’s important to be supported by the right sports bra. Try our Triaction Ultra Sports Bra for the ultimate support.