Squats Ruined My *kitten*!
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I found a pic online of the *kitten* I used to have. lol. I want that *kitten* back. Me like
It's in my pics on profile.
Do you have a pic from a similar perspective now? Maybe it would help people understand the issue more.0 -
I found a pic online of the *kitten* I used to have. lol. I want that *kitten* back. Me like It's in my pics on profile.
Oh! That's not a bubble butt at all. It's just not flat. Yeah, no lifting heavy if you are looking to keep that kind of shape. The lift you get from really firm glutes does change that look, imho.0 -
Actually, I totally get this.
I trained for a powerlifting competition for one year, and won my weight class last June. In the course of training I put on muscle quickly and easily, even when not eating a huge surplus. My coach said I was a genetic exception, because he was measuring my progress monthly. I am shorter, 5'4", and 112 lbs. I went from rectangle to having hips, a butt, and an actual, discernible waist thanks to a broader back.
It's all relative. OP says she doesn't like what squats did for her behind, and I know what she means. I did not like feeling and looking "bigger," even though anyone else, coach included, thought it was an improvement from my previously stick-straight figure.
You have 2 choices:
1. Stop doing squats or lifting heavy altogether
2. Shift your mindset about what's attractive
Personally, I tried to stop lifting. Stopped 2 months. Missed it too much. When I walked back into the gym I realized I was just going to buy new jeans and try to accept my body curvier.
But - that doesn't mean YOU have to. I would just encourage you to reexamine if a slightly rounder behind is reason enough to reduce or even give up something as healthy and beneficial as strength training.0 -
That photo does not represent what's considered a bubble butt.0
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My brain just exploded0
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That photo is not bubble butt, that's shapeless butt. Like, baggy mom jeans butt.0
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I found a pic online of the *kitten* I used to have. lol. I want that *kitten* back. Me like It's in my pics on profile.
Do you have a pic from a similar perspective now? Maybe it would help people understand the issue more.
Okay, I actually took pics of myself and posted them to my profile. And OMG! It's not my *kitten* at all! IT's my belly!!!!!!!!! How can there be so much difference from what i see in the mirror than on camera! Yikes!0 -
Yep, even if you were lifting heavy and eating at a surplus, you wouldn't have gained much total muscle mass - maybe 3 lbs. So the rest of the weight you gained was from fat and water. Be happy you gained a bit of lean mass and start eating at a deficit to reduce the fat mass you gained while continuing the same exercise regimen.
Jaime Koeepe approves of nice, large bubble butts (she has a 40" donk)
*kitten* out of proportion with boobs. Don't like it. I've changed my profile pic to reflect the goal i have in mind. Thanks.
LOL!! Yeah, because being healthy and fit is sooo yucky! :laugh:0 -
Yep, even if you were lifting heavy and eating at a surplus, you wouldn't have gained much total muscle mass - maybe 3 lbs. So the rest of the weight you gained was from fat and water. Be happy you gained a bit of lean mass and start eating at a deficit to reduce the fat mass you gained while continuing the same exercise regimen.
Jaime Koeepe approves of nice, large bubble butts (she has a 40" donk)
WTH is a 'donk'?0 -
Yep, even if you were lifting heavy and eating at a surplus, you wouldn't have gained much total muscle mass - maybe 3 lbs. So the rest of the weight you gained was from fat and water. Be happy you gained a bit of lean mass and start eating at a deficit to reduce the fat mass you gained while continuing the same exercise regimen.
Jaime Koeepe approves of nice, large bubble butts (she has a 40" donk)
WTH is a 'donk'?
*kitten*.0 -
I found a pic online of the *kitten* I used to have. lol. I want that *kitten* back. Me like It's in my pics on profile.
Do you have a pic from a similar perspective now? Maybe it would help people understand the issue more.
Okay, I actually took pics of myself and posted them to my profile. And OMG! It's not my *kitten* at all! IT's my belly!!!!!!!!! How can there be so much difference from what i see in the mirror than on camera! Yikes!
Crap! I can't upload them cause they're too big and I don't know how to make them smaller.......0 -
#swoon*kitten*.0 -
I can't look away. It's just so beautiful.Yep, even if you were lifting heavy and eating at a surplus, you wouldn't have gained much total muscle mass - maybe 3 lbs. So the rest of the weight you gained was from fat and water. Be happy you gained a bit of lean mass and start eating at a deficit to reduce the fat mass you gained while continuing the same exercise regimen.
Jaime Koeepe approves of nice, large bubble butts (she has a 40" donk)0 -
I can't look away. It's just so beautiful.Yep, even if you were lifting heavy and eating at a surplus, you wouldn't have gained much total muscle mass - maybe 3 lbs. So the rest of the weight you gained was from fat and water. Be happy you gained a bit of lean mass and start eating at a deficit to reduce the fat mass you gained while continuing the same exercise regimen.
Jaime Koeepe approves of nice, large bubble butts (she has a 40" donk)
I want a 40 inch donk! :sad:0 -
Yep, even if you were lifting heavy and eating at a surplus, you wouldn't have gained much total muscle mass - maybe 3 lbs. So the rest of the weight you gained was from fat and water. Be happy you gained a bit of lean mass and start eating at a deficit to reduce the fat mass you gained while continuing the same exercise regimen.
Jaime Koeepe approves of nice, large bubble butts (she has a 40" donk)
WTH is a 'donk'?
*kitten*.
Feck!
Gorls!
Drink!
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IN to find out what the hell a 5% deficit is.
Especially interested in what it means for a person that isn't even logging
See I knew somebody would figure this out. And she isn't an angel....one wing?!? Seriously, 5% deficit....best of luck to you, honestly. If your goal is to re-shape a body part, yeppers best of luck. Maybe increase the deficit would accomplish the fat loss and body re-comp...then again....well, good luck.0 -
Just upload them on tinypic and post the img link here or PM it to me and I'll fix it for you.Okay, I actually took pics of myself and posted them to my profile. And OMG! It's not my *kitten* at all! IT's my belly!!!!!!!!! How can there be so much difference from what i see in the mirror than on camera! Yikes!
Crap! I can't upload them cause they're too big and I don't know how to make them smaller.......0 -
I found a pic online of the *kitten* I used to have. lol. I want that *kitten* back. Me like It's in my pics on profile.
Do you have a pic from a similar perspective now? Maybe it would help people understand the issue more.
Okay, I actually took pics of myself and posted them to my profile. And OMG! It's not my *kitten* at all! IT's my belly!!!!!!!!! How can there be so much difference from what i see in the mirror than on camera! Yikes!
Crap! I can't upload them cause they're too big and I don't know how to make them smaller.......
Pixlr.com
just select Pixlr express and then resize your images. Thanks OP.0 -
I don't care what guys think. I don't want a body with a big *kitten*, period. There are other exercises i can do that target the thighs and hammies. My *kitten* was fine before squatting, especially when i was 15lbs lighter. I have really nice jeans that i can't wear because of this squat *kitten*.
I think your logic is faulty. You say: " My *kitten* was fine before squatting, especially when i was 15lbs lighter. " I think your behind is not so much bigger and rounder from squats but from 15 pounds extra and maybe even more as of December, since I bet the extra food uses up your 5% deficit.
I would try to lose that weight and see how my behind looked and then either stop blaming the squats, or stop doing them all together. Also, if you don't care what anyone thinks, why bother posting in the first place ?
Good Luck !0 -
Jaime Koeepe approves of nice, large bubble butts (she has a 40" donk)
I want this *kitten* but I have NO clue as to what I'm doing in the weight area of a gym and don't know anybody that can help me. I'm too poooooor lol 0 -
Jaime Koeepe approves of nice, large bubble butts (she has a 40" donk) I want this *kitten* but I have NO clue as to what I'm doing in the weight area of a gym and don't know anybody that can help me. I'm too poooooor lol
You could get info from bretcontreras.com (the glute guy) or lots of other online sources.0 -
Brett is the man when it comes to glute' muscles. You'll be a beat in no time. Very different way of working dem 6 muscles back there.0
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well my point is I don't know gym "etiquette" when it comes to lifting. I wouldn't know what was appropriate to do when I comes to using the weights lol.... letting people work in and stuff. I do bootcamp classes right now and it's great but no lifting involved.0
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pics are uploaded to profile. Thanks for the tips how to resize.0
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I found a pic online of the *kitten* I used to have. lol. I want that *kitten* back. Me like It's in my pics on profile.
Do you have a pic from a similar perspective now? Maybe it would help people understand the issue more.
Okay, I actually took pics of myself and posted them to my profile. And OMG! It's not my *kitten* at all! IT's my belly!!!!!!!!! How can there be so much difference from what i see in the mirror than on camera! Yikes!
Crap! I can't upload them cause they're too big and I don't know how to make them smaller.......
It be like that sometimes! I too have a hard time believing what I see as opposed to what others see. lol0 -
I can't look away. It's just so beautiful.Yep, even if you were lifting heavy and eating at a surplus, you wouldn't have gained much total muscle mass - maybe 3 lbs. So the rest of the weight you gained was from fat and water. Be happy you gained a bit of lean mass and start eating at a deficit to reduce the fat mass you gained while continuing the same exercise regimen.
Jaime Koeepe approves of nice, large bubble butts (she has a 40" donk)
I want a 40 inch donk! :sad:
You're in luck, I've got an inch or two I can donate (and still have a 40 inch donk.) I'm here for you.0 -
OP, from your photos, you simply need to reduce fat mass. You're probably around 30% body fat right now if those pics were just taken.0
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From what I can see, you seem to have a pretty severe pelvic tilt which won't be helping. Were you pushing your rear out in that last pic?0
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well my point is I don't know gym "etiquette" when it comes to lifting. I wouldn't know what was appropriate to do when I comes to using the weights lol.... letting people work in and stuff. I do bootcamp classes right now and it's great but no lifting involved.
Don't overcomplicate things.
Gym etiquette is fairly straight forward/common sense - be considerate of others, don't hog and sharing is nice.
Resting on equipment and not wiping it down are the biggest no-nos.
I've hardly ever had anyone ask to work in.0 -
well my point is I don't know gym "etiquette" when it comes to lifting. I wouldn't know what was appropriate to do when I comes to using the weights lol.... letting people work in and stuff. I do bootcamp classes right now and it's great but no lifting involved.
You can read stuff on the message boards here, on the internet, and you could just go in and start with using the dumbbells and observe how things are done and if you feel comfortable you could ask someone (when they aren't busy lifting). You can also ask the gym staff for some info, pointers, a tour of the weights section. It's just a matter of getting in their and gaining comfort, just like anything else that's new to you.0
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