Back Fat

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  • frankiedb
    frankiedb Posts: 277 Member
    Fork Putdowns and Dinner Table Pushaways.


    Lmfao!!
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    yep. try a well fitting bra in terms of size and style. same goes for muffin top.

    wearing the right size and style clothes for your body can make a huge difference
  • cassy_runs
    cassy_runs Posts: 94
    Cardio is always a good thing- don't believe anyone who says you don't need it. It's not only great for helping you to lose and keep off extra pounds, but it also strengthens your cardiovascular system as a whole.

    There are exercises to target building your back muscles, and muscle helps burn fat. There are no exercises that spot-reduce areas of fat, as many people have posted before, but I truly believe if you develop (or continue) a healthy cardio routine (20-30 minutes 3-5 times a week) and do some exercises that target the upper back muscles (lat pullovers, back extensions, bent over rows with dumbbells- google these and you can find easy to follow videos online) your "back fat" will slim and your back muscles will become more defined. Don't buy into the mistaken idea that your back will suddenly look masculine and overly muscular- it takes HARD work and heavy weights to make that happen, so it's not going to happen to you accidentally as a result of you trying to tone your back.

    Your bra will only cause your back to LOOK like you have back fat if your band size is too small. If I were you, I'd try the above steps first and then worry about getting measured for some new lingerie. ;)
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    In.

    ..... Because I never miss out on a good back fat thread
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member


    Your bra will only cause your back to LOOK like you have back fat if your band size is too small. If I were you, I'd try the above steps first and then worry about getting measured for some new lingerie. ;)
    or if your band size is too big
  • asianmonkie
    asianmonkie Posts: 264
    Cardio is always a good thing- don't believe anyone who says you don't need it. It's not only great for helping you to lose and keep off extra pounds, but it also strengthens your cardiovascular system as a whole.

    There are exercises to target building your back muscles, and muscle helps burn fat. There are no exercises that spot-reduce areas of fat, as many people have posted before, but I truly believe if you develop (or continue) a healthy cardio routine (20-30 minutes 3-5 times a week) and do some exercises that target the upper back muscles (lat pullovers, back extensions, bent over rows with dumbbells - google these and you can find easy to follow videos online) your "back fat" will slim and your back muscles will become more defined. Don't buy into the mistaken idea that your back will suddenly look masculine and overly muscular- it takes HARD work and heavy weights to make that happen, so it's not going to happen to you accidentally as a result of you trying to tone your back.

    Your bra will only cause your back to LOOK like you have back fat if your band size is too small. If I were you, I'd try the above steps first and then worry about getting measured for some new lingerie. ;)
    THANK YOU!! THIS was the answer I was looking for!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,053 Member
    Cardio is always a good thing- don't believe anyone who says you don't need it. It's not only great for helping you to lose and keep off extra pounds, but it also strengthens your cardiovascular system as a whole.

    There are exercises to target building your back muscles, and muscle helps burn fat. There are no exercises that spot-reduce areas of fat, as many people have posted before, but I truly believe if you develop (or continue) a healthy cardio routine (20-30 minutes 3-5 times a week) and do some exercises that target the upper back muscles (lat pullovers, back extensions, bent over rows with dumbbells - google these and you can find easy to follow videos online) your "back fat" will slim and your back muscles will become more defined. Don't buy into the mistaken idea that your back will suddenly look masculine and overly muscular- it takes HARD work and heavy weights to make that happen, so it's not going to happen to you accidentally as a result of you trying to tone your back.

    Your bra will only cause your back to LOOK like you have back fat if your band size is too small. If I were you, I'd try the above steps first and then worry about getting measured for some new lingerie. ;)
    THANK YOU!! THIS was the answer I was looking for!
    It's not the answer though. You could do all of those exercises and still retain back fat. It's gonna come down to your genetics, calorie deficit and patience.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Cardio is always a good thing- don't believe anyone who says you don't need it. It's not only great for helping you to lose and keep off extra pounds, but it also strengthens your cardiovascular system as a whole.

    There are exercises to target building your back muscles, and muscle helps burn fat. There are no exercises that spot-reduce areas of fat, as many people have posted before, but I truly believe if you develop (or continue) a healthy cardio routine (20-30 minutes 3-5 times a week) and do some exercises that target the upper back muscles (lat pullovers, back extensions, bent over rows with dumbbells - google these and you can find easy to follow videos online) your "back fat" will slim and your back muscles will become more defined. Don't buy into the mistaken idea that your back will suddenly look masculine and overly muscular- it takes HARD work and heavy weights to make that happen, so it's not going to happen to you accidentally as a result of you trying to tone your back.

    Your bra will only cause your back to LOOK like you have back fat if your band size is too small. If I were you, I'd try the above steps first and then worry about getting measured for some new lingerie. ;)
    THANK YOU!! THIS was the answer I was looking for!

    It was the answer you were looking for- but it's still the wrong answer.

    Those things work muscles. You cannot work fat.

    You will lose fat through a calorie deficit and NO OTHER WAY.

    Typically the fat leaves in reverse order of how you put it on. So if the back fat was the FIRST place you gained weight- guess what honey- you have a lot of fat to lose- because it will be the LAST to lose it. Sorry- that's the way it works- all those are great exercises- and good for you- and I highly recommend them- but they won't solve your problem.
    It's not the answer though. You could do all of those exercises and still retain back fat. It's gonna come down to your genetics, calorie deficit and patience.
    THIS
  • cafeaulait7
    cafeaulait7 Posts: 2,459 Member
    With women and muscles that often aren't used as much -- like lats -- I think adding in weights is probably worth a shot. I didn't look up the OP to see how much weight she had to lose, and of course a flabby physique may be totally due to BF. But with certain parts of the body, I do think flabby muscle tone can be greatly to blame. Triceps is another spot women more often need to start lifting for.

    I do the pullovers I mentioned and they really rock. My bra fat was all flabby lats, though. I have a back problem, so they were way, way underused. (That lift works the lats without much trap involvement at all -- yay for me! Traps are my bad/flare-up spot).
  • THECaptainObvious
    THECaptainObvious Posts: 399 Member
    The back fat you mention around the bra straps might just occur because you're wearing the wrong bra size. I had the same problem, then I retook my measurements and found out I was actually a cup bigger than I thought and that my band size was way too big. My back fat pretty much vanished once I wore the correct bra. I'm not saying you shouldn't work out, but it might just be something as simple as that. :bigsmile:

    This was my situation too. I was wearing a 40DD when I should've been wearing 42DD. After going to Soma, I now have the right size!
  • AprilMae1975
    AprilMae1975 Posts: 726
    Hard work and patience.
  • cassy_runs
    cassy_runs Posts: 94
    Cardio is always a good thing- don't believe anyone who says you don't need it. It's not only great for helping you to lose and keep off extra pounds, but it also strengthens your cardiovascular system as a whole.

    There are exercises to target building your back muscles, and muscle helps burn fat. There are no exercises that spot-reduce areas of fat, as many people have posted before, but I truly believe if you develop (or continue) a healthy cardio routine (20-30 minutes 3-5 times a week) and do some exercises that target the upper back muscles (lat pullovers, back extensions, bent over rows with dumbbells - google these and you can find easy to follow videos online) your "back fat" will slim and your back muscles will become more defined. Don't buy into the mistaken idea that your back will suddenly look masculine and overly muscular- it takes HARD work and heavy weights to make that happen, so it's not going to happen to you accidentally as a result of you trying to tone your back.

    Your bra will only cause your back to LOOK like you have back fat if your band size is too small. If I were you, I'd try the above steps first and then worry about getting measured for some new lingerie. ;)
    THANK YOU!! THIS was the answer I was looking for!
    It's not the answer though. You could do all of those exercises and still retain back fat. It's gonna come down to your genetics, calorie deficit and patience.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Correct; I was assuming the poster was already eating at a calorie deficit- my bad. :)
  • fashionosack
    fashionosack Posts: 94
    Muscle training in swimming, push-ups and so action of sports, there are still extending the static movement. In static terms, can make the muscles remain tight, with a tight, to prevent the effects of fat deposition; while dynamic movement of push-ups, etc. are more physically fit better person.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    lift weights it will help you get there faster
  • ElegantSlenderChic
    ElegantSlenderChic Posts: 41 Member
    Fork Putdowns and Dinner Table Pushaways.

    :laugh:
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Fork Putdowns and Dinner Table Pushaways.

    :laugh:

    lol thats funny and would def help lol
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member
    Fork Putdowns and Dinner Table Pushaways.

    These exercises are really hard to do :(
  • asianmonkie
    asianmonkie Posts: 264
    Cardio is always a good thing- don't believe anyone who says you don't need it. It's not only great for helping you to lose and keep off extra pounds, but it also strengthens your cardiovascular system as a whole.

    There are exercises to target building your back muscles, and muscle helps burn fat. There are no exercises that spot-reduce areas of fat, as many people have posted before, but I truly believe if you develop (or continue) a healthy cardio routine (20-30 minutes 3-5 times a week) and do some exercises that target the upper back muscles (lat pullovers, back extensions, bent over rows with dumbbells - google these and you can find easy to follow videos online) your "back fat" will slim and your back muscles will become more defined. Don't buy into the mistaken idea that your back will suddenly look masculine and overly muscular- it takes HARD work and heavy weights to make that happen, so it's not going to happen to you accidentally as a result of you trying to tone your back.

    Your bra will only cause your back to LOOK like you have back fat if your band size is too small. If I were you, I'd try the above steps first and then worry about getting measured for some new lingerie. ;)
    THANK YOU!! THIS was the answer I was looking for!
    It's not the answer though. You could do all of those exercises and still retain back fat. It's gonna come down to your genetics, calorie deficit and patience.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Correct; I was assuming the poster was already eating at a calorie deficit- my bad. :)

    Oh, I am. Trust me. Just figured I'd work out the back fat away while I'm at it.

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