Squats ruined my bottom????

ButtDisaster · May 2014

I have been squatting regularly for the last month. Before I started my bum was flatter, but it didn't look ANYTHING as bad as it does now... It looks a bit more 'lifted' from a side, but what's happening at the bottom?
How can I fix it? Any suggestions????

Btw, I have not lost any weight since I started squatting and have not been on any diet.

LiveLoveLift67 · May 2014

I think it looks fine and you should be happy with those results. Keep it up!

ButtDisaster · May 2014

Thanks for your reply.
Yeah, it does look good, but only on the first picture... Have a look at my 3 other profile pics... (don't know how to upload pics on the forum that's why they're on my profile)

brianpperkins · May 2014

Four weeks into a squat program, no diet to speak of, and you create a screen name and thread to complain?

OK.

postrockandcats · May 2014

Four weeks into a squat program, no diet to speak of, and you create a screen name and thread to complain?

OK.

Right? Bonus points for the picture of the butt.

randomtai · May 2014

Seems legit. :huh:

budobo · May 2014

Squats are only useful if you are using proper form and appropriate weight. Improper form can injure you in addition to not working the correct target muscle. Too low weight means you're really not doing anything to improve your muscle, and too high is, well, just not safe.

I'm 5'4" 130 and I squat 135 in the squat rack. If you don't know the proper form, ask a trainer at the gym! You don't want your toes to go over your knees - you want to stick your butt out behind you and really push through your tush when you come back up.

In response to brianperkins, I see squat results well within 3-4 weeks, and diet has nothing to do with your butt muscle (unless you're not eating enough protein).

In addition to squats you might consider doing jumps on blocks or side-steps with a band around your ankles to round out the shape.

Galatea_Stone · May 2014

Seems legit. :huh:

Inorite?

CaffeinatedConfectionist · May 2014

Myhaloslipped · May 2014

So much strength in this first post!

ILiftHeavyAcrylics · May 2014

Before pics?

also what program are you using?

DavPul · May 2014

Is there something in the water today or something?

devil_in_a_blue_dress · May 2014

Topic sounds familiar.....

Because: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1155389-squats-ruined-my-*kitten*?hl=squats+ruined+

likitisplit · May 2014

There are dimples in the middle of the bottom of each cheek.

brianpperkins · May 2014

Squats are only useful if you are using proper form and appropriate weight. Improper form can injure you in addition to not working the correct target muscle. Too low weight means you're really not doing anything to improve your muscle, and too high is, well, just not safe.

I'm 5'4" 130 and I squat 135 in the squat rack. If you don't know the proper form, ask a trainer at the gym! You don't want your does to go over your knees - you want to stick your butt out behind you and really push through your tush when you come back up.

In response to brianperkins, I see squat results well within 3-4 weeks, and diet has nothing to do with your butt muscle (unless you're not eating enough protein).

In addition to squats you might consider doing jumps on blocks or side-steps with a band around your ankles to round out the shape.

Diet doesn't matter beyond protein intake? So she can eat as many or as few calories as she wants and get the desired results?

The OP admits to seeing some results. It does seem that she expected immediate satisfaction. Realistic goals set on achievable timelines go a long way to reaching satisfaction.

likitisplit · May 2014

Topic sounds familiar.....

Because: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1155389-squats-ruined-my-*kitten*?hl=squats+ruined+

This is not the problem. Look at the photos.

Lleldiranne · May 2014

There are dimples in the middle of the bottom of each cheek.

Noticed that, too. My advice to the OP is to track calories and eat at a deficit. I suspect that the dimples are the result of a bit of extra fat, and the best way to deal with that is a deficit. Keep squatting, and as someone else mentioned, do weighted squats. You might want to add in some other compound lifts, too, as it can help maintain muscle all over and give a nice "toned" look.

budobo · May 2014

Squats are only useful if you are using proper form and appropriate weight. Improper form can injure you in addition to not working the correct target muscle. Too low weight means you're really not doing anything to improve your muscle, and too high is, well, just not safe.

I'm 5'4" 130 and I squat 135 in the squat rack. If you don't know the proper form, ask a trainer at the gym! You don't want your does to go over your knees - you want to stick your butt out behind you and really push through your tush when you come back up.

In response to brianperkins, I see squat results well within 3-4 weeks, and diet has nothing to do with your butt muscle (unless you're not eating enough protein).

In addition to squats you might consider doing jumps on blocks or side-steps with a band around your ankles to round out the shape.

Diet doesn't matter beyond protein intake? So she can eat as many or as few calories as she wants and get the desired results?

The OP admits to seeing some results. It does seem that she expected immediate satisfaction. Realistic goals set on achievable timelines go a long way to reaching satisfaction.

I agree with both statements. I was only addressing butt muscle tone with the protein comment. Calorie intake matters if you want more/less fat distributed.

Also, @vardaeml, that whole topic is clear troll. This one *seems* to not be a troll.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics · May 2014

Topic sounds familiar.....

Because: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1155389-squats-ruined-my-*kitten*?hl=squats+ruined+

This is not the problem. Look at the photos.

They just look like a normal butt to me. Without before photos or a better description from the OP I'm not really sure to what issue she's referring.

OP, if it's the dimples either fat (from not tracking intake) or water retention could make them worse. Eating at a deficit while continuing to do weighted squats will make them better.

likitisplit · May 2014

There are dimples in the middle of the bottom of each cheek.

Noticed that, too. My advice to the OP is to track calories and eat at a deficit. I suspect that the dimples are the result of a bit of extra fat, and the best way to deal with that is a deficit. Keep squatting, and as someone else mentioned, do weighted squats. You might want to add in some other compound lifts, too, as it can help maintain muscle all over and give a nice "toned" look.

I was thinking the same about reducing body fat.

devil_in_a_blue_dress · May 2014

Topic sounds familiar.....

Because: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1155389-squats-ruined-my-*kitten*?hl=squats+ruined+

This is not the problem. Look at the photos.

I know. My point is just that people are never happy.

OP is seeing results just not in the time frame she was hoping. I am just suggesting she keep it all in perspective, because some people feel like they have the opposite problem.

devil_in_a_blue_dress · May 2014

There are dimples in the middle of the bottom of each cheek.

Noticed that, too. My advice to the OP is to track calories and eat at a deficit. I suspect that the dimples are the result of a bit of extra fat, and the best way to deal with that is a deficit. Keep squatting, and as someone else mentioned, do weighted squats. You might want to add in some other compound lifts, too, as it can help maintain muscle all over and give a nice "toned" look.

Honestly, I have the same dimples if I am flexing/squeezing cheeks or awkwardly turning to take an *kitten* selfie. It might be fat, it might now. I am with Acrylics need more info.

likitisplit · May 2014

There are dimples in the middle of the bottom of each cheek.

Noticed that, too. My advice to the OP is to track calories and eat at a deficit. I suspect that the dimples are the result of a bit of extra fat, and the best way to deal with that is a deficit. Keep squatting, and as someone else mentioned, do weighted squats. You might want to add in some other compound lifts, too, as it can help maintain muscle all over and give a nice "toned" look.

Honestly, I have the same dimples if I am flexing/squeezing cheeks or awkwardly turning to take an *kitten* selfie. It might be fat, it might now. I am with Acrylics need more info.

OP - does that help?

Sarah4fitness · May 2014

When I started squatting heavy and properly, I was also eating at a deficit and my fat distribution was such that my rear flattened out in profile, while also lifting and tightening. It wasn't a problem with building muscle, the problem was how I was losing fat, and the resulting flatness was on the way to epic awesomeness. Patience is key.

a_stronger_me13 · May 2014

When I started squatting heavy and properly, I was also eating at a deficit and my fat distribution was such that my rear flattened out in profile, while also lifting and tightening. It wasn't a problem with building muscle, the problem was how I was losing fat, and the resulting flatness was on the way to epic awesomeness. Patience is key.

This.

Squats never ruined anything and doing less of them is never the answer.