Many people think that protruding collarbones are an important feature of having a beautiful body, for both men and women. Someone naturally has them visible, while in other cases it is necessary to intervene to make them protrude.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Physical Activity
Step 1. Start practicing light physical activity that engages your whole body
To have protruding collarbones, you need to train regularly to fight excess fat and tone up. An overweight person is unlikely to have protruding collarbones unless they exercise. Exercise should be combined with a balanced diet and proper hydration. Here are some of the most suitable activities for the body in general:
- Jogging;
- Race;
- Walking at a fast pace;
- I swim.
- Jump the rope;
- Cycling;
- Cardiovascular exercises (for the whole body);
- Yoga.
Step 2. Regularly perform targeted exercises for the neck and chest area
If you don't move consistently, start practicing light and easy exercises to avoid hurting yourself in the shoulder and collarbone area. If you are a beginner, try the following:
- Lift the chest. Sit on the ground and cross your legs. Lift your shoulders until your collarbones protrude. Hold for 5 seconds, then relax. Do 8-10 repetitions.
- Turn your shoulders. Roll your shoulders back by drawing small circles and keeping your arms stiff. Do 10-15 repetitions. Now, rotate them forward in the same way 10-15 times.
- Rotate the elbow. Put your hands on your shoulders. Rotate your elbows in large circles and keep your back straight. Do 10-15 repetitions.
- Push your ribcage muscles forward to highlight the collarbones. Hold the position for 5 minutes and relax. Do 8-10 repetitions.
Step 3. Once you get the hang of the simple exercises, try harder ones to highlight the collarbones
Some require the use of dumbbells. Start with the 1kg ones. After exercising regularly for a week, you can move on to heavier dumbbells.
- Start by doing the exercises listed above. Repeat these 15-20 times to warm up the shoulder and chest muscles.
- Push ups. To perform an easier variation, lie on your back and raise your lower legs, keeping your knees on the floor. Cross your legs and place your hands on the sides of your chest. Lift it up until it is fully stretched and slowly lower it back down. Do 15-20 repetitions.
- Crunch. Lie on your back and place your hands behind your head. Bend your knees and lift your head towards them. Hold for a second and slowly relax. Do 10-12 repetitions. You can also do side crunches.
- Chest press. Lie on your back and grab the dumbbells with your hands so that they are horizontal to your chest. Place your hands next to your chest with your elbows facing out. Lift your arms straight up, keeping your elbows slightly curved. Hold the position for 2 seconds and return to the starting position. Do 12-15 repetitions.
- Crosses with dumbbells. In a standing position, spread your feet shoulder-width apart. Bring the dumbbells upright and lean forward. Keeping your arms straight, lift the dumbbells to the side (almost shoulder height) and slowly lower them back down. Do 12-15 repetitions.
- Butterflies. Assume the same position as in the previous exercise and grab the dumbbells vertically. Place your hands in front of your chest and keep your elbows bent as you perform. Move your elbows back by contracting your back muscles until you feel a stretch in the chest and shoulder blades. Bring them back to the starting position. Do 10-12 repetitions.
- You can also do other exercises, such as pullovers, chest lifts, triceps extensions, dumbbell lifts, and so on, to combat fat in the neck and chest area by highlighting the collarbones.
Method 2 of 3: Yoga and Massage
Step 1. Do some simple yoga poses to bring out the collarbones
It is best to do them after a workout to relax the shoulder muscles.
- Lift the chest. Inhale deeply making sure that the chest dilates and the collarbones are highlighted. Hold the position for 5 seconds and exhale slowly, lowering your shoulders again. Do 5 repetitions.
- Lean forward. Raise your arms and cross your fingers, making sure your palms are facing up. Extend your arms and lean forward slightly. Hold the position for 10 seconds and relax.
- Stretch the chest. Similarly, cross your fingers behind your back and straighten your arms, keeping your chest elevated. Hold the position for a few seconds and relax slowly.
- Press the elbow. Raise your right arm and bend it on your back so that your elbow is facing up. Place your right hand behind your neck or on the nape of your neck and press your right elbow with your left hand. Hold the position for a few seconds and relax slowly. Repeat on the other side.
Step 2. Massage your collarbones often with a good cream
It is important to relax the area. The massage not only helps to achieve this, it also highlights the collarbones.
Apply a massage cream to your collarbones. Place the index fingers above the bones and the middle fingers below. Gently massage your fingers on the collarbones outward, so that you feel them stick out. Repeat as needed
Method 3 of 3: Makeup
Step 1. The trick is another easy way to get your collarbones sticking out
Here's what you'll need:
- A bronzer (slightly darker than your complexion);
- A highlighter (no glitter or sparkles);
- Brush for powder products.
Step 2. Raise your shoulders to highlight the collarbones and encourage the formation of a groove
Keep them in this position.
Step 3. Take the brush and apply a good amount of bronzer on each side of the sulcus and on the area located in the center of the collarbones in a circular motion, until an even result is obtained
Step 4. Lower your shoulders
Now, with a smaller powder brush, apply the highlighter to the bones only, making sure you don't mix it with the bronzer.
Step 5. Lift your shoulders again and check if you need more bronzer or highlighter
Make sure you don't overdo it, otherwise you risk finding yourself with an artificial result.
Step 6. Once you have a satisfactory result, you can finally have protruding collarbones
Eliminate excess bronzer and highlighter to complete the look.
Advice
- It takes time to get protruding collarbones, so be patient and work hard.
- Try to make them protrude naturally, rather than using make-up often.
- Perform each exercise with extreme care to avoid injury.
