Back fat. :O

lauraannnelson1
lauraannnelson1 Posts: 49
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So, I posted a photo to my gallery of all my before's and this was my first time even realizing I had such mega back fat....you guys can see the pic or just imagine, haha, I was wondering what are some exercises that target the back fat??

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  • mareeee1234
    mareeee1234 Posts: 674 Member
    Just reduce your overall body fat, and back fat will go :) I noticed on me, it was one of the first to go!
  • Joannesmith2818
    Joannesmith2818 Posts: 438 Member
    I have such a similar body shape to you!! I guess if we keep losing weight it will come off !!
  • SpecialSundae
    SpecialSundae Posts: 795 Member
    There aren't any exercises to target any kind of fat. Eat at a deficit and do some sort of strength training for fat loss and it'll get better in time.

    Also, a bra that fits properly makes a world of difference. That sports bra you're wearing is worse than useless.
  • ohmscheeks
    ohmscheeks Posts: 840 Member
    Whenever I do an arm exercise (which are way more common), I exaggerate it so that "feel" it in my back too.
  • FTIM2015
    FTIM2015 Posts: 460 Member
    I was a V similar shape when I started, and as someone else said the back fat was one of the first to go (then I put weight back on again!)
  • cutiepie2628
    cutiepie2628 Posts: 415 Member
    My back fat moves one way when I move another... well I feel it jiggle...(just a little humor):laugh:
  • lauraannnelson1
    lauraannnelson1 Posts: 49
    Thanks guys, I am mortified. It's easy to ignore back fat, I don't often check out my backside in the nude. I did find a super quick little back targeted workout by jillian michaels, I may just add that into my daily stuff for a month to see if it zaps it.

    But yeah, hearing that your back area went away first is awesome, a lot of internet things were saying it is SUPER HARD to get rid of so I got panicky.
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    You can't spot reduce, whether you have fat around the middle or on the back. You just have to lose the fat the same as always. Eat at a moderate deficit, do some strength training to retain lean mass, and do cardio if you wish to add to the deficit...but no exercise will target reduce any fat from anywhere on your body. You just have to make sure you are in a deficit and be patient.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Thanks guys, I am mortified. It's easy to ignore back fat, I don't often check out my backside in the nude. I did find a super quick little back targeted workout by jillian michaels, I may just add that into my daily stuff for a month to see if it zaps it.

    But yeah, hearing that your back area went away first is awesome, a lot of internet things were saying it is SUPER HARD to get rid of so I got panicky.

    The DVD will not zap it. All it will do is create a calorie burn. You will lose weight if you are at a deficit. As everyone has said - you cannot target where it comes from, The ease of getting rid of back fat will depend on your genetics.
  • Justjamie0418
    Justjamie0418 Posts: 1,065 Member
    Thanks guys, I am mortified. It's easy to ignore back fat, I don't often check out my backside in the nude. I did find a super quick little back targeted workout by jillian michaels, I may just add that into my daily stuff for a month to see if it zaps it.

    But yeah, hearing that your back area went away first is awesome, a lot of internet things were saying it is SUPER HARD to get rid of so I got panicky.

    The DVD will not zap it. All it will do is create a calorie burn. You will lose weight if you are at a deficit. As everyone has said - you cannot target where it comes from, The ease of getting rid of back fat will depend on your genetics.

    yup.

    And I just now ( after 5 years of hard work, a couple pregnancies,etc) got rid of my back fat pudge that was bothering me... I could lose tad more but I am ok with it now.. theres no roll or anything. YAY for a smooth back. Once I started lifting is when my back fat melted off.
  • katy_trail
    katy_trail Posts: 1,992 Member
    on that note, bent over rows are good for building back strength

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-qgwlP0J90
  • lauraannnelson1
    lauraannnelson1 Posts: 49
    Oh okay, well I am eating better, losing weight, and doing my cardio so patience I guess. thanks for the replies.
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    Hi! I agree with Everyone that all you can do is lose fat and wait patiently ;). But strength training is always a great idea. It will help you hold onto any muscle you have now while you lose the fat. Just to give you hope, my back started way fatter than yours. With like 3 fat rolls. And now it's the leanest part of me and has very little fat. ;) like pp said that will depend on your genetics where the fat comes off fastest. ;) Good luck!
  • lauraannnelson1
    lauraannnelson1 Posts: 49
    that DOES make me feel better. :D Also, I never had any back fat my entire life, I was slim and lean until about 1 year ago really, darned beer! haha.
    Hi! I agree with Everyone that all you can do is lose fat and wait patiently ;). But strength training is always a great idea. It will help you hold onto any muscle you have now while you lose the fat. Just to give you hope, my back started way fatter than yours. With like 3 fat rolls. And now it's the leanest part of me and has very little fat. ;) like pp said that will depend on your genetics where the fat comes off fastest. ;) Good luck!

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