waist training. Good or bad?
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Some bodybuilders use waist trainers in addition to their weight training regiment in order to gain a certain type of aesthetic look they are trying to reach . These are men who want nicely developed upper body and a smaller waist. They also eat smaller meals amongst other things to keep their waist line slimmer than other bulkier body builders. So if you want to try it go for it. Not saying it will magically burn fat from your abdominal section but it should help with the shape. My opinion is solely based on the results I see with these guys. Hope this helps
I've never saw a body builder use a corset0 -
Oh. I thought this was a core training question. Core training is excellent. It won't shrink your waist though.0
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Waste of time and money.
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My general rule is to suggest doing the opposite of what any Kardashian/Jenner does. But I'm a dude, so who know.0
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Are you referring to those elastic type waist bands that Kim Kardashian and a few others have posted on social media? That's not what I would consider to be bone corset/waist training, it's literally a band that you wear around your midsection and makes you sweaty.
The perception that they are promoting is that it helps to "control eating" because of the added pressure, you "feel less full" ultimately resulting in a decrease of caloric intake, also resulting in a "smaller waist."
...and about the body builders, there are some IFBB Pro females who do promote these same style of bands, there is one woman I see on FB, Linda Burbesson, who is pretty fit, but she promotes the trainer, so with her already fit body and defined abs, with the trainer, most folks assume she obtained it via the trainer..so it's misleading.
If you want abs, lower your overall body fat percentage, a band around the belly, really just makes you sweaty, and nothing else. Learn to engage and keep your core tight in lifts such as a DL, Squats, Bench..etc.0 -
LolBroScience wrote: »Some bodybuilders use waist trainers in addition to their weight training regiment in order to gain a certain type of aesthetic look they are trying to reach . These are men who want nicely developed upper body and a smaller waist. They also eat smaller meals amongst other things to keep their waist line slimmer than other bulkier body builders. So if you want to try it go for it. Not saying it will magically burn fat from your abdominal section but it should help with the shape. My opinion is solely based on the results I see with these guys. Hope this helps
Uh, what?
When I read that I assume he means the neoprene waist wraps that just attach with velcro. I know those are very popular with the competitors at my gym prior to shows. For $5-$10 though they aren't moving any organs and just making you sweat more.
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LolBroScience wrote: »Some bodybuilders use waist trainers in addition to their weight training regiment in order to gain a certain type of aesthetic look they are trying to reach . These are men who want nicely developed upper body and a smaller waist. They also eat smaller meals amongst other things to keep their waist line slimmer than other bulkier body builders. So if you want to try it go for it. Not saying it will magically burn fat from your abdominal section but it should help with the shape. My opinion is solely based on the results I see with these guys. Hope this helps
Uh, what?
When I read that I assume he means the neoprene waist wraps that just attach with velcro. I know those are very popular with the competitors at my gym prior to shows. For $5-$10 though they aren't moving any organs and just making you sweat more.
I've never seen this in person or anywhere else amongst competitors, especially with men.0 -
LolBroScience wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »Some bodybuilders use waist trainers in addition to their weight training regiment in order to gain a certain type of aesthetic look they are trying to reach . These are men who want nicely developed upper body and a smaller waist. They also eat smaller meals amongst other things to keep their waist line slimmer than other bulkier body builders. So if you want to try it go for it. Not saying it will magically burn fat from your abdominal section but it should help with the shape. My opinion is solely based on the results I see with these guys. Hope this helps
Uh, what?
When I read that I assume he means the neoprene waist wraps that just attach with velcro. I know those are very popular with the competitors at my gym prior to shows. For $5-$10 though they aren't moving any organs and just making you sweat more.
I've never seen this in person or anywhere else amongst competitors, especially with men.
Lol! I see it all the time especially close to shows but these guys and gals are also placing so who am I to judge.
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Are you referring to those elastic type waist bands that Kim Kardashian and a few others have posted on social media? That's not what I would consider to be bone corset/waist training, it's literally a band that you wear around your midsection and makes you sweaty.
The perception that they are promoting is that it helps to "control eating" because of the added pressure, you "feel less full" ultimately resulting in a decrease of caloric intake, also resulting in a "smaller waist."
...and about the body builders, there are some IFBB Pro females who do promote these same style of bands, there is one woman I see on FB, Linda Burbesson, who is pretty fit, but she promotes the trainer, so with her already fit body and defined abs, with the trainer, most folks assume she obtained it via the trainer..so it's misleading.
If you want abs, lower your overall body fat percentage, a band around the belly, really just makes you sweaty, and nothing else. Learn to engage and keep your core tight in lifts such as a DL, Squats, Bench..etc.
I used to follow her but I felt like her IG just became a big sales pitch after awhile.
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LolBroScience wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »Some bodybuilders use waist trainers in addition to their weight training regiment in order to gain a certain type of aesthetic look they are trying to reach . These are men who want nicely developed upper body and a smaller waist. They also eat smaller meals amongst other things to keep their waist line slimmer than other bulkier body builders. So if you want to try it go for it. Not saying it will magically burn fat from your abdominal section but it should help with the shape. My opinion is solely based on the results I see with these guys. Hope this helps
Uh, what?
When I read that I assume he means the neoprene waist wraps that just attach with velcro. I know those are very popular with the competitors at my gym prior to shows. For $5-$10 though they aren't moving any organs and just making you sweat more.
I've never seen this in person or anywhere else amongst competitors, especially with men.
Lol! I see it all the time especially close to shows but these guys and gals are also placing so who am I to judge.
Artemus Dolgin wears one under his clothes all day . Not the woman's corset version tho
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Just no. I am sick of seeing girls wearing these and doing barely any exercise in hopes of looking like Kim Kardashian,0
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What a joke.0
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What? :laugh:Some bodybuilders use waist trainers in addition to their weight training regiment in order to gain a certain type of aesthetic look they are trying to reach . These are men who want nicely developed upper body and a smaller waist. They also eat smaller meals amongst other things to keep their waist line slimmer than other bulkier body builders. So if you want to try it go for it. Not saying it will magically burn fat from your abdominal section but it should help with the shape. My opinion is solely based on the results I see with these guys. Hope this helps
So that explains the corset section at bodybuilding.com..oh wait.0 -
I'm not sure where Kim Kardashian came into this conversation as I never once mentioned wanting to look like her. To tell you the truth I think the whole family is kinda nuts but anyway waist training has been popular way before Kim started promoting it. Also if you had read correctly without assuming I mentioned lowering my caloric intake as well as regularly exercise with or without a waist trainer. The number one reason I asked about opinion (preferebly from a factual point of view) was because I'd struggled to lose weight due to having an implant etc. I'm not looking for a quick fix as know that isn't possible what I was hoping for was something to aid me on my way, which is why I want to weigh the pros and cons. Please don't assume every woman wants to lool like Kim Kardashian.0
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I wasn't assuming you want to look like Kim Kardashian, just referencing if the type of waist trainer you were referring too was the type she wears/promotes. Because that is different than Victorian style corset/waist training; which some people tend to mix up due to the terminology.0
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