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Will my butt get flat/go away after becoming fit?

sarahkittymeow
Posts: 146
Okay so it's time for me to face reality and prepare myself...
The question is fairly simple: If a young lady such as myself tends to have a plump rear before starting a hardcore exercise routine, and if it clearly consists mostly of fat, although there is a little muscle underneath...will it be gone along with the rest of my fat after a few months of rigorous training? I mean, I do expect at worst, some loss of inches. However, I need to know, is it common for someone to go from big butt to NO BUTT after becoming more fit?
Lastly and most importantly if I do lose most of my bum fat, through specified resistance training, about how big/round can I make my gluteal muscles, on average? I know this probably ranges like crazy but just based on what you think or have experienced...
Sorry if this question seems silly to you...but I like big butts and I cannot lie
yall otha brothas can't deny
The question is fairly simple: If a young lady such as myself tends to have a plump rear before starting a hardcore exercise routine, and if it clearly consists mostly of fat, although there is a little muscle underneath...will it be gone along with the rest of my fat after a few months of rigorous training? I mean, I do expect at worst, some loss of inches. However, I need to know, is it common for someone to go from big butt to NO BUTT after becoming more fit?
Lastly and most importantly if I do lose most of my bum fat, through specified resistance training, about how big/round can I make my gluteal muscles, on average? I know this probably ranges like crazy but just based on what you think or have experienced...
Sorry if this question seems silly to you...but I like big butts and I cannot lie
yall otha brothas can't deny
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i have quite the bubble butt myself and im curious also. i like having a big butt...0
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i have quite the bubble butt myself and im curious also. i like having a big butt...
Indeed! It's not something I would sacrifice my fitness goals over but I do hope to keep my bum relatively the same, it's the only thing I've always like about myself *sigh*0 -
Depends on your genetics. Some don't lose much, some do. But the great thing is that you can build your butt up with exercise.
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Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition0 -
Weighted squats and lunges...that is all I have to say.
Oh, and this:
That is all.0 -
Depends on your genetics. Some don't lose much, some do. But the great thing is that you can build your butt up with exercise.
A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
Well based on every female in my immediate family I have to guess or at least hope I am genetically inclined to have a prominent bum.
And, yay!
Anyone have any glute-specific resistance training exercises to recommend? I already am pretty good on lunges0 -
Anyone have any glute-specific resistance training exercises to recommend? I already am pretty good on lunges
See my above post.
Weighted squats, and lunges.0 -
My butt got bigger. The key is strength training.
It's higher, and rounder. All around better.0 -
Anyone have any glute-specific resistance training exercises to recommend? I already am pretty good on lunges
See my above post.
Weighted squats, and lunges.
Thanks!0 -
My butt got bigger. The key is strength training.
It's higher, and rounder. All around better.
Awesome! Congrats on teh booty and thanks for the inspiration!0 -
Anyone have any glute-specific resistance training exercises to recommend? I already am pretty good on lunges
See my above post.
Weighted squats, and lunges.
Thanks!
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Weighted squats and lunges...that is all I have to say.
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well as u lose weight all over u should lose some off your butt. personally i dont waana lose much off my butt lol .. tighten & tone it with lower body exercises. donkey kicks are great. squats . dead lifts .0
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Weighted squats and lunges...that is all I have to say.
^^ This.
Nice! Hooray for fit bootys!0 -
well as u lose weight all over u should lose some off your butt. personally i dont waana lose much off my butt lol .. tighten & tone it with lower body exercises. donkey kicks are great. squats . dead lifts .
Never even heard of donkey kicks, thanks for the advice!0 -
Weighted squats and lunges...that is all I have to say.
^^ This.
omg i want an *kitten* like that lol0 -
well as u lose weight all over u should lose some off your butt. personally i dont waana lose much off my butt lol .. tighten & tone it with lower body exercises. donkey kicks are great. squats . dead lifts .
Never even heard of donkey kicks, thanks for the advice!0 -
No, it will not go away lol.
I've always had a large behind. I've lost 55 lbs and my butt is def still there!0 -
No, it will not go away lol.
I've always had a large behind. I've lost 55 lbs and my butt is def still there!
Wow thanks for sharing, very inspirational!
I also love your tummy, just saying :drinker:0 -
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it's mostly genetic. you either have a big booty or you don't. i can tell you from personal experience, that my butt only gets proportionately bigger as i get thinner, when i was 60lbs lighter, i had a sweet *kitten* booty.
to give you an idea, i have lost 20 lbs in the past two months, and 5 inches from my abdomen. what have i lost from my hips/butt? .5 inches! lol.
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I have always had a big butt! Yes, it has gotten smaller, but it is still big and round. I think if you have a naturally big butt...you are just going to be a skinny girl with a big butt. Genetics baby!!! :drinker:0
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my butt has "lifted" and gotten bigger since lifting. it looks much better since becoming fit. so although you may lose some fat, i think you will still be happy with it.0
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thanks for the input guys! I think that I have to suck it up and forgive my genetics for the stretchmarks...totally made up for it with the bubble butt \m/0
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Your butt will become very firm and upper when you have more muscles. It will look smaller too, but I know fitness trainer girls have actually big butt in inches, which looks small, Muscles take space0
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I do not have a big booty. When I was fatter, my butt was just wide and flat. Since I started lifting weights, it's looking MUCH better. I was so pleased with it, I even sent a picture to my bff. I'd post the pic, but I still have 40 lbs to go and I'm fairly certain nobody wants to see my 175 lb butt. :laugh:0
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I think it will shape and reduce but it will still look nice or even better.0
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Bumping so more people can read about the benefits of SQUATS!0
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