What are the best exercises to help get rid of a large bottom?
I'm a tall guy with a frustratingly large bottom. What are the best exercises to help burn fat off this area?
I agree that doing squats or any other exercises designed for only muscle building would not really help you accomplish this goal.
However if you go for a cardio work out that also helps to build muscle you have a pretty good shot at the results you want.
Try the rowing machine. This will help you build lean long muscles, and burn fat at the same time. Also Swimming, which will not help you burn as much fat but will build long lean muscle, instead of the shorter tighter muscles you get from heavy lifting.
A healthy balance of these two workouts, and your "Large" bottom will not only thin out, but you will feel better and your overall physique and endurance will sky rocket. But let's not forget about diet with these workouts. You do not have to cut everything out and be miserable, just remember your balance of protein and fiber, and enough carbs to give you the energy. Also make sure you have enough calories to carry the load.
A few months at this routine, and a solid diet, and you will feel and look better and after a year you will look and feel like you never have.
I know, I am 6'4" and did this exact thing. Never felt better.
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I agree that doing squats or any other exercises designed for only muscle building would not really help you accomplish this goal.
However if you go for a cardio work out that also helps to build muscle you have a pretty good shot at the results you want.
Try the rowing machine. This will help you build lean long muscles, and burn fat at the same time. Also Swimming, which will not help you burn as much fat but will build long lean muscle, instead of the shorter tighter muscles you get from heavy lifting.
A healthy balance of these two workouts, and your "Large" bottom will not only thin out, but you will feel better and your overall physique and endurance will sky rocket. But let's not forget about diet with these workouts. You do not have to cut everything out and be miserable, just remember your balance of protein and fiber, and enough carbs to give you the energy. Also make sure you have enough calories to carry the load.
A few months at this routine, and a solid diet, and you will feel and look better and after a year you will look and feel like you never have.
I know, I am 6'4" and did this exact thing. Never felt better.
As previously stated, spot reduction of fat is not possible.
The best thing you can do is clean up your diet. Stick to lean proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy fats like fish, olive oil, nuts and other legumes.
Cut out all the sugar you can. Avoid breads and other processed carbohydrates. Get your carbs from fruits and veggies. Drink only water.
Haven't seen anyone mention the importance of stretching (and yoga/pilates) for this sort of thing. No real danger of accidentally increasing the size of a muscle dramatically, reasonably aerobic, and much more likely to lengthen muscle than to increase its bulk.
low impact cardio and diet.
running, treadmills and any type of stair climber/elliptical should be avoided. Use a stationary bike. Do 45 minutes forst thing in the AM on an empty stomach, then eat every 2.3-3 hours. Small, frequent low fat meals.
The best way to get rid of a large bottom is high impact cardio specifically running. This will atrophy your ass and leg muscles.
Want proof? Have you ever seen a marathoner with a big ass? NONE.
Do donkey kicks and plenty of them. The more reps teh better. I also agree with the above poster that running long distance will help.
http://www.fast-weight-loss-secret.com/images/donkey-kick.jpg
There is no way to burn fat off one area of the body. Aerobic exercise melts off fat pretty evenly throughout the body. If you do any muscle building exercises like squats you will build muscle there and make your rear look even bigger.
Stick to aerobics like running, jogging, or cycling.