Squats ruined my bottom????

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  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    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.

    It looks to me like she's flexing her rear. I get the same thing if I flex my buns and it makes the rest of my butt look flat. I guess that could be a relaxed rear end but it doesn't look like it.

    That's a very valid point, I hadn't thought of that. I was hoping to address what the OP was worried about (though I don't know that I'd stress it, personally). I've never been to the point where I had dimples like that in my bum, so I just didn't think that it could be flexed. I just get a bunch of cellulite when I flex my buns (and I'm jelly of the cellulite-free toosh in the pictures :laugh:)

    I tried flexing my butt last night in the mirror and get what you do. Way less attractive than the OP :)

    I had that at first-- I remember being mortified because I was trying to do a flexed pic for the ETP bodyfat estimation thread. Now there's just a teeny bit of fat/cellulite at the bottom (ha!) and the rest is gone.
  • Rubie81
    Rubie81 Posts: 720 Member
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  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    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.

    It looks to me like she's flexing her rear. I get the same thing if I flex my buns and it makes the rest of my butt look flat. I guess that could be a relaxed rear end but it doesn't look like it.

    That's a very valid point, I hadn't thought of that. I was hoping to address what the OP was worried about (though I don't know that I'd stress it, personally). I've never been to the point where I had dimples like that in my bum, so I just didn't think that it could be flexed. I just get a bunch of cellulite when I flex my buns (and I'm jelly of the cellulite-free toosh in the pictures :laugh:)

    I tried flexing my butt last night in the mirror and get what you do. Way less attractive than the OP :)

    I had that at first-- I remember being mortified because I was trying to do a flexed pic for the ETP bodyfat estimation thread. Now there's just a teeny bit of fat/cellulite at the bottom (ha!) and the rest is gone.

    I loved your 134# progress pictures!
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    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.

    It looks to me like she's flexing her rear. I get the same thing if I flex my buns and it makes the rest of my butt look flat. I guess that could be a relaxed rear end but it doesn't look like it.

    That's a very valid point, I hadn't thought of that. I was hoping to address what the OP was worried about (though I don't know that I'd stress it, personally). I've never been to the point where I had dimples like that in my bum, so I just didn't think that it could be flexed. I just get a bunch of cellulite when I flex my buns (and I'm jelly of the cellulite-free toosh in the pictures :laugh:)

    I tried flexing my butt last night in the mirror and get what you do. Way less attractive than the OP :)

    I had that at first-- I remember being mortified because I was trying to do a flexed pic for the ETP bodyfat estimation thread. Now there's just a teeny bit of fat/cellulite at the bottom (ha!) and the rest is gone.

    I loved your 134# progress pictures!

    Thanks! :flowerforyou:
  • ButtDisaster
    ButtDisaster Posts: 16
    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.


    Thanks for the advice! I'll try to persevere :-)
  • ButtDisaster
    ButtDisaster Posts: 16
    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.

    It looks to me like she's flexing her rear. I get the same thing if I flex my buns and it makes the rest of my butt look flat. I guess that could be a relaxed rear end but it doesn't look like it.

    That's a very valid point, I hadn't thought of that. I was hoping to address what the OP was worried about (though I don't know that I'd stress it, personally). I've never been to the point where I had dimples like that in my bum, so I just didn't think that it could be flexed. I just get a bunch of cellulite when I flex my buns (and I'm jelly of the cellulite-free toosh in the pictures :laugh:)

    I tried flexing my butt last night in the mirror and get what you do. Way less attractive than the OP :)

    I had that at first-- I remember being mortified because I was trying to do a flexed pic for the ETP bodyfat estimation thread. Now there's just a teeny bit of fat/cellulite at the bottom (ha!) and the rest is gone.

    I loved your 134# progress pictures!

    Thanks! :flowerforyou:


    Hey, unfortunately I was NOT flexing... :/ My bum looks like that when it's relaxed :/.
  • ButtDisaster
    ButtDisaster Posts: 16
    Are you just doing basic squats? What about ski squats, sumo/plie squats, goblet squats? Are you at least doing deadlifts?


    Hey, I was doing squats and leg kicks only. I did the '30 day' squat challenge and although my bottom looks slightly 'lifted' after those 30 days, the lower part of it started looking 'droopy'. I have not changed my diet, so I presume it's from the exercise...
  • fknlardarse
    fknlardarse Posts: 211 Member
    Where are the photos? I'm missing out! So intrigued!
    And my username is similar to yours hahahaha
  • ButtDisaster
    ButtDisaster Posts: 16
    The dimpling is just from fat stores or water weight. Lose more fat and continue training.

    I would also add in hip thrusts.


    Thanks for the advice. I'll try to incorporate new exercises as suggested here, but I am not sure what you mean by 'water weight'? How can I lose it?
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    The dimpling is just from fat stores or water weight. Lose more fat and continue training.

    I would also add in hip thrusts.


    Thanks for the advice. I'll try to incorporate new exercises as suggested here, but I am not sure what you mean by 'water weight'? How can I lose it?

    Bloating. By drinking more water or eating less sodium.
  • ButtDisaster
    ButtDisaster Posts: 16
    There are dimples in the middle of the bottom of each cheek.
    always so tactful.

    LOL. Better than mocking her for creating a fake profile to address a perceived problem.

    Strong justification.

    Well, I admit that I'm not the most socially adept member of the herd.


    At least you're honest!!! Respect for that! ;-)
  • ButtDisaster
    ButtDisaster Posts: 16
    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.


    Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely start new exercises to sort this mess out ;-)
  • ButtDisaster
    ButtDisaster Posts: 16
    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.

    Thanks Sarah!
  • ButtDisaster
    ButtDisaster Posts: 16
    The dimpling is just from fat stores or water weight. Lose more fat and continue training.

    I would also add in hip thrusts.


    Thanks for the advice. I'll try to incorporate new exercises as suggested here, but I am not sure what you mean by 'water weight'? How can I lose it?


    Bloating. By drinking more water or eating less sodium.


    The thing is, I rarely put salt in my food... I don't eat take always. I drink 1 litre of water everyday. I drink a couple of cups of coffee during the day, but I don't think it's enough to dehydrate/bloat me...
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    The dimpling is just from fat stores or water weight. Lose more fat and continue training.

    I would also add in hip thrusts.


    Thanks for the advice. I'll try to incorporate new exercises as suggested here, but I am not sure what you mean by 'water weight'? How can I lose it?


    Bloating. By drinking more water or eating less sodium.


    The thing is, I rarely put salt in my food... I don't eat take always. I drink 1 litre of water everyday. I drink a couple of cups of coffee during the day, but I don't think it's enough to dehydrate/bloat me...

    Then it might not be water weight.
  • ButtDisaster
    ButtDisaster Posts: 16
    Where are the photos? I'm missing out! So intrigued!
    And my username is similar to yours hahahaha


    I broke the forum rules by posting pics of my half naked butt so it was taken off... Believe me, it doesn't look great. Perhaps when I manage to finally fix it I'll post something I could be proud of...
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Where are the photos? I'm missing out! So intrigued!
    And my username is similar to yours hahahaha


    I broke the forum rules by posting pics of my half naked butt so it was taken off... Believe me, it doesn't look great. Perhaps when I manage to finally fix it I'll post something I could be proud of...

    It was absolutely naked and totally cute!

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