I have a thick mid section (28 inches). I train my abs currently 2 days a week. Up to about 3 months ago i trained them 3-4 days a week in an every other day fashion. I did that for years. I recently changed it to 2 days a week when I decided to try a figure competition. A guy I was training with told me my abs were too thick. I do a different routine each time. About 3 - 4 exercises. Most exercises w/o weights, and no machines ever.
I love ripped sectioned off abs (like Ava Cowans). My problem is I want that, and a thin waist. I heard different types of training can maintain the six pack, but slim the waist at the same time. I heard from I believe it was Christine Sabo on an RX muscle.com show, that when she eliminated squat rack training her waist slimmed more. I know widening out my lat and shoulders would help. It doesn't help that my boobs have shrunk either. Tips anyone?
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Thread: Thick waist: not fat, thick.
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07-21-2009, 09:51 AM #1
Thick waist: not fat, thick.
Last edited by cftstorres; 07-21-2009 at 09:55 AM.
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07-21-2009, 01:55 PM #7
Have you ever had a really tapered waist? If not then it may just be that your body type won't allow for it. You sound the same as me---my waist looks thicker from the front and back, much narrower from the side. I've got developed, visible abdominals as well. I've never had a tapered waist though, not even when I was 20-30 lbs skinnier. It's my body type, my ribcage is wide and I'm short-waisted so there isn't much room for tapering at the waist. And my hips are very narrow, creating an illusion of a very boxy shape.
Yes, you could stop deadlifting, squatting, and working the obliques to see if that doesn't help a bit. Those are such great exercises though, you'll have to decide if it's worth it to stop. I think you look fantastic right now though to be honest. You have a very fit-looking physique.On a mini-cut, then onto maintenance mode for the summer.
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07-21-2009, 02:53 PM #13
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Cftstorres, u look great, abs are amazing- I pretty much agree with the others about it being a matter of body type. My waist hovers around 27 inches, i would say im quite box shaped in that area....I don't think theres anything I can do to change my shape there.
Dropping deadlifts and squats has been suggested- I love them... couldnt possibly get rid of them, but I guess its a choice for each individual to weigh up.Enviable Pro bods: Sherlyn Roy; Monica Guerra; Nicole Wilkins- Lee; Rachel Cammon; Jennifer Nicole Lee.
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Probably a dumb question - Sorry
I hope this doesn't sound too stupid, but I've heard different things. I was wondering where on your midsection a waist measurement is taken.
I've heard 2 different ways. I've heard your waist is high up in the smallest area of your stomach below your ribs. (If I measure there I'm a 26) and I heard that it's where your jeans sit (if I take it there I'm either a 28 or a 29) Obviously I like the 26 better but I want to make sure I'm doing it right.
Sorry if this is a dumb question...Just something I've never been able to get a straight answer on.
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07-22-2009, 05:44 AM #18
Stop worrying about waist thickness. Honestly, you'll be chasing your tail if you listen to criticism from everyone out there. Your abs are fine and no I would not stop deadlifting or squatting. The benefits of those two exercises far out weigh the possibility that they may somehow be responsible for a "thicker" waist. And what we're really talking about here is width and having an hourglass shape. As already said that's more about how you are built and there's little you can do about it. Aside from increasing the width of the upper body.
You've built a fine physique and look great!
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I'd agree that maybe it's just time to look into a different type of competition. You look phenomenal, and listening to one guy telling you your waist is "too thick" is ridiculous. It looks like your body type isn't going to let you whittle your waist down much more than it already is ... there are plenty of competitions that will reward you for the way your waist looks now, maybe just focus on those?
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07-22-2009, 07:34 AM #21
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I have the same bodytype - a wide, flat waist. I really think corset training is probably the best option if you're dedicated. I have one that I wear when I want to look curvier. I've never been dedicated enough to wear it all the time to create a permanent change though. Your other options are what others have mentioned - stop doing squats and deadlifts. Another thing you should do is add stomach vacuums to your ab routine if you're not already doing them. It's like a natural corset
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07-22-2009, 04:00 PM #26
Thank you. I think the problem is just my body type and my small boobs. I nursed my son for about two years after I had him, and that really made them shrink. I've been training for years since then, I'm not sure if training has really contributed much to that. I went down a cup size. Thanks for the input everyone.
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07-22-2009, 05:10 PM #28
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Oh man I could never give up squat or deads. Yeah building up the delts and lats would give you the illusion of a smaller waist. As for the boobs it happens but I would take my overall physique any day over a set of boobs...that's just me.
I have similar measurements as you in that area so I understand your frustration. Just keep pluggin away and work with what you were given.
Looking solid nice work!!National Level Competitor (Female BB)
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