Back Fat
asianmonkie
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What's a good work out for getting rid of back fat mainly around the bra strap line (is that the correct term)?
Yes, I know I need to do cardio but I'm talking about additional work out to tone that area faster.
Yes, I know I need to do cardio but I'm talking about additional work out to tone that area faster.
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Lose fat by losing weight.0
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Lose fat by losing weight.
This. Unfortunately there are no spot reduction exercises.0 -
I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.
saves me from buying expensive push up bras.0 -
Lose fat by losing weight.
This. Unfortunately there are no spot reduction exercises.
Yep. :sad:0 -
I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.
saves me from buying expensive push up bras.
^This. Especially since in another thread I learned that back fat is just migrated boobs. Win.0 -
As mentionned you cannot spot reduce. As your weight/Body fat will drop so will the fat in that area. There is no way to tell when that will happen as everyone loses weight differently.
To achieve that you need to eat at a deficit. Calories in vs calories out and cardio as very little to do with it as at the end of the day the calorie deficit will do the job.
As for ''toning'' that look is achieved by lifting heavy weights, it's called muscles. So you can do a combination of weights and cardio.0 -
Fork Putdowns and Dinner Table Pushaways.0
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I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.
saves me from buying expensive push up bras.
A neat little trick taught to me just last week by a hilariously funny sales lady at a SOMA shop in San Antonio!0 -
Fork Putdowns and Dinner Table Pushaways.
:laugh:0 -
I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.
saves me from buying expensive push up bras.
^This. Especially since in another thread I learned that back fat is just migrated boobs. Win.
I KNOW right!!!!
Explains SOooooo much.
hey- I think I've seen that somewhere'sFork Putdowns and Table Pushaways.
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I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.
saves me from buying expensive push up bras.
^This. Especially since in another thread I learned that back fat is just migrated boobs. Win.
I've always called them back titties!!!0 -
I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.
saves me from buying expensive push up bras.
^This. Especially since in another thread I learned that back fat is just migrated boobs. Win.
I've always called them back titties!!!
I prefer to call them my back abs, that way at least I have some abs somewhere!!! :laugh:0 -
I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.
saves me from buying expensive push up bras.
^This. Especially since in another thread I learned that back fat is just migrated boobs. Win.
I've always called them back titties!!!
I prefer to call them my back abs, that way at least I have some abs somewhere!!! :laugh:
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I'm glad I've worked mine down from a C to a solid A. Hoping to be in a trainer by spring!!! :happy:0 -
Exactly, so what weight exercises should I be doing to "tone" this area?As mentionned you cannot spot reduce. As your weight/Body fat will drop so will the fat in that area. There is no way to tell when that will happen as everyone loses weight differently.
To achieve that you need to eat at a deficit. Calories in vs calories out and cardio as very little to do with it as at the end of the day the calorie deficit will do the job.
As for ''toning'' that look is achieved by lifting heavy weights, it's called muscles. So you can do a combination of weights and cardio.0 -
No way to spot reduce, but a good bra will work wonders to minimize its appearance. Many women wear too big of a band size and too small of a cup size, so your "back fat" gets smooshed around your band. A good fitting bra should scoop most of it up in to the cups and help you look instantly thinner. Measure your band size decently snug (a loose bra never did anyone any good) and then measure the cups by bending over to 90 degrees to let gravity do the work of bringing all that tissue forward. I thought I was a 36 B, measured this way and found out I should be wearing a 32 DD. That sounded so ridiculous to me I didn't want to believe it and tried one on just for a good laugh. Sure enough, it fit like a charm and my clothes all look a million times better!
Good posture also goes a long way towards approving the appearance of back fat - think about pointing your scapulas down and back towards each other, like you wanted them to point at your butt (hehe). These to tricks shoudl help you feel better about yourself while you work on dropping the weight0 -
Uhh... mine is not that bad. I just want to go from a 34 to a 30. That's all.I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.
saves me from buying expensive push up bras.
^This. Especially since in another thread I learned that back fat is just migrated boobs. Win.
I've always called them back titties!!!0 -
What's a good work out for getting rid of back fat mainly around the bra strap line (is that the correct term)?
Yes, I know I need to do cardio but I'm talking about additional work out to tone that area faster.
No exercise, you can't spot reduce. Fat comes off all over your body.
You DON"T need to do cardio, just create a calorie deficit by eating less and exercising. Lifting weights is great for losing fat because it helps to maintain muscle mass, plus your burn continues after your work out.0 -
Lose fat by losing weight.
This. Unfortunately there are no spot reduction exercises.
^^^ This... Getting abs and getting rid of the love handles / lower back fat is done in the kitchen.0 -
I saw this on Reddit. Tried it and it said I was a 34E! Went to Victoria Secret and it did not fit me at all. I must have done something wrong. Thanks for the tips!No way to spot reduce, but a good bra will work wonders to minimize its appearance. Many women wear too big of a band size and too small of a cup size, so your "back fat" gets smooshed around your band. A good fitting bra should scoop most of it up in to the cups and help you look instantly thinner. Measure your band size decently snug (a loose bra never did anyone any good) and then measure the cups by bending over to 90 degrees to let gravity do the work of bringing all that tissue forward. I thought I was a 36 B, measured this way and found out I should be wearing a 32 DD. That sounded so ridiculous to me I didn't want to believe it and tried one on just for a good laugh. Sure enough, it fit like a charm and my clothes all look a million times better!
Good posture also goes a long way towards approving the appearance of back fat - think about pointing your scapulas down and back towards each other, like you wanted them to point at your butt (hehe). These to tricks shoudl help you feel better about yourself while you work on dropping the weight0 -
No way to spot reduce, but a good bra will work wonders to minimize its appearance. Many women wear too big of a band size and too small of a cup size, so your "back fat" gets smooshed around your band. A good fitting bra should scoop most of it up in to the cups and help you look instantly thinner. Measure your band size decently snug (a loose bra never did anyone any good) and then measure the cups by bending over to 90 degrees to let gravity do the work of bringing all that tissue forward. I thought I was a 36 B, measured this way and found out I should be wearing a 32 DD. That sounded so ridiculous to me I didn't want to believe it and tried one on just for a good laugh. Sure enough, it fit like a charm and my clothes all look a million times better!
Good posture also goes a long way towards approving the appearance of back fat - think about pointing your scapulas down and back towards each other, like you wanted them to point at your butt (hehe). These to tricks shoudl help you feel better about yourself while you work on dropping the weight
Awesome response!! I'm heading out to get fitted as soon as I can now! :bigsmile:0 -
Exactly, so what weight exercises should I be doing to "tone" this area?As mentionned you cannot spot reduce. As your weight/Body fat will drop so will the fat in that area. There is no way to tell when that will happen as everyone loses weight differently.
To achieve that you need to eat at a deficit. Calories in vs calories out and cardio as very little to do with it as at the end of the day the calorie deficit will do the job.
As for ''toning'' that look is achieved by lifting heavy weights, it's called muscles. So you can do a combination of weights and cardio.
you cannot work out fat.
you can only lose it or gain it.0 -
Fork Putdowns and Dinner Table Pushaways.
^^For the win
ETA.. you can't spot reduce.. you just have to eat healthy and exercise.. your body will get around to shedding it in its own time, and there's nothing you can do about it..
no specific exercise for toning.. just do dead lifts, squat thrusts, pull ups, bench presses, ab work and watch your body change as it pleases.0 -
i would think reaching to the sky and as you bring your elbow down bring the knee to meet the elbow might help,also any type of exercise for the side would help0
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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:0
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i would think reaching to the sky and as you bring your elbow down bring the knee to meet the elbow might help,also any type of exercise for the side would help
Uhhhh..... Wha.... Uhhhhhh...0 -
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:
I'm jealous.. mine shrunk.. booooi would think reaching to the sky and as you bring your elbow down bring the knee to meet the elbow might help,also any type of exercise for the side would help
Uhhhh..... Wha.... Uhhhhhh...
Sounds like mountain climbers.. they're good. and umm.. oblique exercises???? I don't know how that would target back fat.. but they are good exercises anyway..0 -
I saw this on Reddit. Tried it and it said I was a 34E! Went to Victoria Secret and it did not fit me at all. I must have done something wrong. Thanks for the tips!
Try going to a specialty lingerie store, or even something like Soma. VS unfortunately doesn't always have the best customer service in terms of truly fitting you in the right bra0 -
I saw this on Reddit. Tried it and it said I was a 34E! Went to Victoria Secret and it did not fit me at all. I must have done something wrong. Thanks for the tips!
Try going to a specialty lingerie store, or even something like Soma. VS unfortunately doesn't always have the best customer service in terms of truly fitting you in the right bra
I'm going to try Fredericks. Maybe I'll have better luck there. In the meantime, I'm going running
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Dumbbell pullovers (straight arms, high chest). They also give you really great looking serratus muscles as an added bonus 0
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No such thing as spot reduce, eat well, eat properly, reduce processed foods, eat good fats (vital) mix up your cardio with some good solid weight training sessions 2-3 times a week.
Eating is key. Nutrition is what will make you lose weight/fat. If you don't eat enough your body won't release... simples. GO get em.0
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