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Back fat. Any way to target it?

AngInCanada
AngInCanada Posts: 947 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
Anyone know if there are there certain exercises to help reduce back fat or do I just need to be patient? I've noticed a small change in the 100 days I've been at this but am super self conscious about my back. I do lift but maybe not doing the best exercise . jwrnuhziiori.jpg

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  • kirkor
    kirkor Posts: 2,530 Member
    Nope, we all have our special areas where we store fat first & get rid of it last. Keep on the path!
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    Just keep doing what your doing. Our bodies hold and release fat differently. I just found out the other day when doing my before pictures that I have more fat in my upper back than I would like. It actually really bothered me. I'm sure in time with all you are doing to reshape your body that you'll be sleek and slim and strong and I can't wait to see the before and after, it will be amazing.

    BTW there is already a hugely noticeable difference, amazing!
  • pondsbb
    pondsbb Posts: 172 Member
    I notice a huge difference too. Good going!
  • KarlaYP
    KarlaYP Posts: 4,436 Member
    There's so much less of it now! I, too, will be excited to see it in another 100 days! Great work! :smiley:
  • Sunny_Bunny_
    Sunny_Bunny_ Posts: 7,140 Member
    I think you are already doing something right. It's significantly smaller, especially at the lower back/hip area. Keep on going and you will continue shaping up.
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    I agree. We can see it is going already - it's quite a difference! Just keep going. :)
  • deoxy4
    deoxy4 Posts: 197 Member
    Belt sander. :D Wish it was that simple! Spot targeting just doesn't work. Seriously, there is a noticeable difference in the two pics.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Nope, there are no exercises that target any particular area, despite what you see as headlines on the cover of magazines.
  • ceciliaslater
    ceciliaslater Posts: 457 Member
    Be patient! It will go away as you lose more weight.

    I see you mentioned that you have been lifting--that's great! Strengthening and firming up the muscles underneath the fat can make a noticeable difference in the appearance, even though it does nothing to actually get rid of the fat itself. Make sure you're getting a good balance in your lifting to target all your muscles (not necessarily targeting everything in every session, but you need to work all of your muscles to prevent imbalances/injury). There are plenty of resources to help you find the right routine for you.

    Personally, I really like this DVD set that I bought several years ago: the QuickFit System by Gilad. It comes with 3 cardio workouts + a DVD of 4 different strength sessions, each targeting a different area of the body (Shoulders & Arms; Chest & Back; Abs; and Hips, Buns, & Thighs), and each strength session is only about 15-20 minutes long. It also comes with a schedule for the workouts that progresses in difficulty through several weeks, which I found helpful when first starting out with exercising. Now, I do my own thing most of the time (classes at the gym, running, etc), but I still go back to the strength DVD frequently when working out at home.

    And, you may not see a huge difference in yourself yet, but we all do!

    Good luck!
  • slimzandra
    slimzandra Posts: 955 Member
    Cardio, lots of planks, core exercises, weights, and mostly weight loss from diet. You got this! Great job.
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