I’m not really sure how posting on here works, but I have a question/problem. I am a 20 year old female, and think I have managed to overdevelop my back; not in a sexy way, but so it is too broad for my liking. Tank tops dig in for an unattractive look. It’s not fat, as I am fairly lean. I am not sure what to do because I have become very self conscious of this look. How can I lose muscle from that area but continue to build my lower body? Help and tips much appreciated!
I can post photos later if need be.
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06-28-2022, 10:34 AM #1
Accidentally Overdeveloped My Back
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06-28-2022, 04:32 PM #2
Just some initial thoughts from a non-expert…
1) You might be worrying too much. You might find most people think you look fine.
2) There isn’t much of a mystery to losing muscle. Just keep working out the parts you want to develop and stop working out the parts you think are overdeveloped.
I hope you will get some better advice from trainers on the board.
Best wishes.At age 64, I've exceeded all my prior PRs. Not “over the hill” yet. :)
My workout journal is here:
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06-28-2022, 05:14 PM #3
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Pretty much all of this.
At 20 years old I would find it very hard to believe that you've had time to overdevelop anything. It would typically take years for something like this to occur, so definitely not accidentally or overnight. What you think is an "overdeveloped back" might just be the genetic hand you've been dealt. But we are our own worst critics, so I would post pics if you would like others to weigh in on this.All it takes is consistency, effort, proper nutrition, good programming, and TIME.
Don't be upset with the results you didn't get from the work you did not do.
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06-28-2022, 05:38 PM #4
The only times I've had a shirt be too tight was when they were Euro or Asian sizing.
One of two things may be occurring; you actually have too much muscle (a problem almost no one has) or the shirt is simply the wrong size.Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
Galatians 4:16
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06-28-2022, 08:13 PM #5
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06-28-2022, 08:44 PM #6
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06-28-2022, 09:47 PM #7
If you stop doing exercises for that muscle group, you will lose muscles in time.
There isn't any other {healthy} solution: a muscle gets smaller if you don't train it for a longer period.
Most probably, it's your upper lats, not your entire back.
No vertical pulls (pulldowns), no supinated rows, you could only do a row that emphasizes more the rhomboids and middle traps (the heart of the back)
If you want to build your lower body more {like most women would, except pro bb and pw, but those are mental diseases for most of them - btw, my rants are not free anymore, they go from 25$ and up}, emphasize it more and work your lower body in the beginning of the workout, when you are fresh.
You could do full body and always start with lower.
Seriously? You've never seen a Mr/Mrs Olympia photo?
For females, I have seen, in the gym.
One was a PED user, but still, the lack of symmetry... yucks.I like to learn from the mistakes of the people who take my advice.
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06-29-2022, 01:05 AM #8
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06-29-2022, 01:48 AM #9
Agree, then!
Yeah, everything is overdeveloped when it comes to Open Olympia, imo.
I agree.
For women {except bb}, unlike men, a v-taper/too much width {upper lats} is not desirable.
Back thickness is even harder to achieve and probably should be more desirable, for both women and men.I like to learn from the mistakes of the people who take my advice.
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07-07-2022, 09:55 AM #10
In my small opinion. This doesn't sound like a physical issue but more so a psychological and genetic issue. If your shoulder blades naturally sit wider than any amount of growth will not give you the look you want. The sooner this is accepted, the sooner life will get better for you. Everyone on planet earth is beautiful
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07-07-2022, 11:11 AM #11
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