I was reminded in this post of women that believe in spot reduction…
You can’t simply reduce your waist…and besides a good V-Taper comes from a guy have a seriously developed back.
Honestly, I am totally a back girl, give me a man with GREAT lats and yummmm…who needs dinner!
Michelle
I know I can’t spot reduce, but what I was orginally inquiring is if weighted ab movements contribute to an increase in waist size.
[quote]gmantheman wrote:
I know I can’t spot reduce, but what I was orginally inquiring is if weighted ab movements contribute to an increase in waist size.[/quote]
Not to any degree worth worrying about. Larger ab muscles would simply stand out more. Who would really care if this lead to an extra quarter inch on your waist? The overall visual effect would be greater if you actually had more size on the rest of your frame.
I don’t think you answered, but how much have you gained in the last month or two months?
In the past month or 2 I have gained almost nothing. In the past 6months I have gained very little. Going to the field twice in less than a month didn’t help either. In the past 6months I have used WS4SB, 8x8, crossfit, and 21 Day itch. I usually take a week off every 6-12 weeks.
[quote]gmantheman wrote:
In the past month or 2 I have gained almost nothing. In the past 6months I have gained very little. Going to the field twice in less than a month didn’t help either. In the past 6months I have used WS4SB, 8x8, crossfit, and 21 Day itch. I usually take a week off every 6-12 weeks. [/quote]
Do you think you could be eating less overall calories than you would need to grow?
That may be my problem. I may just need to say f it, bulk, but do it carefully, then cut back down.
[quote]gmantheman wrote:
That may be my problem. I may just need to say f it, bulk, but do it carefully, then cut back down.[/quote]
I’m confused, you thought you needed to lose weight?
Sorry for the confussion. I would like to gain overal size, but keep my waist size the same or reduce it.
Here is a link to ideal measurements. Using my wrist size, my waist should be 29.5 and chest 42.5
http://www.sandowmuseum.com/ideal.html
[quote]gmantheman wrote:
Sorry for the confussion. I would like to gain overal size, but keep my waist size the same or reduce it.
Here is a link to ideal measurements. Using my wrist size, my waist should be 29.5 and chest 42.5
http://www.sandowmuseum.com/ideal.html[/quote]
Why would you look at a website to tell you what the best proportions for you are? Why wouldn’t you look in the mirror?
This “I workout because some random website told me I need these body proportions” attitude that I’ve seen on here lately is absolute crap.
Take some responsibility and build a physique that YOU like, not one that some silly ass website told you to build.
I didn’t start workout because of these measurements. But I think that this is a good goal to shoot for. I think these measurements are also listed in the Book Brawn.
[quote]gmantheman wrote:
I think these measurements are also listed in the Book Brawn.[/quote]
So what?
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I’m confused, you thought you needed to lose weight?[/quote]
hey X, fyi, usually two people are required to play good cop / bad cop … but i like your style … run with it
Dan
(why do you feel so compelled to fix everyone? i see the pure good of your intent, as harsh as it often comes off. reality. good stuff.)
[quote]gmantheman wrote:
Sorry for the confussion. I would like to gain overal size, but keep my waist size the same or reduce it.
Here is a link to ideal measurements. Using my wrist size, my waist should be 29.5 and chest 42.5
http://www.sandowmuseum.com/ideal.html[/quote]
So, you plan on starving yourself until you hit the specific numbers of a web site?
What if you have a genetically larger waist?
Do you think this doesn’t happen?
Most bodybuilders understand that the V-taper is more about working with what you have, building up your legs, shoulders, back and chest to create it. Everyone with your wrist size will not be able to reach a 29" waist no matter how lean they are. Common sense should have told you to work more on building up your body than worrying that much about your waist size. Losing body fat is nowhere near the effort of spending years to build a decent amount of muscle.
Beyond that, I entered my wrist size into that calculator and my arms are currently an inch over, my forearms are two inches over, my calves are two inches over and my thighs are 3 inches over. Does this mean I should somehow lose muscle off of these places to reach those numbers?
“Ideal” is a false term. It is arbitrary. It isn’t like girls will suddenly run your way because your waist is 29". The first thing they will notice is how small you are. A 40" chest isn’t exactly “built”.
You have spent all of this time making NO PROGRESS, because you wanted to…what? All of this time and you avoided gaining more weight because you were in fear of moving past the 30" mark? Well, at least no one will ever have to worry about you pasing up their own progress.
I don’t plan on starving myself. When I first read the book Brawn, the wrist/size correlation listed in the bood I thought was a feasible goal to shoot for. You are probably right, I should build what I have, and not try to reduce something that is genetic to me. I don’t plan on having girls flock to me if I reach this goal. I am already married.
Most of my time I have tried to build up my legs, chest, back, shoulders and arms. I have stuck to compound movements 90-95% of the time. I have ate a calorie restricted diet.
[quote]gmantheman wrote:
Most of my time I have tried to build up my legs, chest, back, shoulders and arms. I have stuck to compound movements 90-95% of the time. I have ate a calorie restricted diet. [/quote]
How long before you realize that it doesn’t matter how you train if you don’t eat enough to see a benefit?
[quote]Professor X wrote:
First, you don’t have a big waist…at all. You have a small chest. [/quote]
I resent that, too- I’ve worked hard to get my chest to 40" around! 
[quote]BuckeyeGirl wrote:
Professor X wrote:
First, you don’t have a big waist…at all. You have a small chest.
I resent that, too- I’ve worked hard to get my chest to 40" around! :)[/quote]
…and we LOVE you for it.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
BuckeyeGirl wrote:
Professor X wrote:
First, you don’t have a big waist…at all. You have a small chest.
I resent that, too- I’ve worked hard to get my chest to 40" around!
…and we LOVE you for it.[/quote]
Haha! Thanks. Admitedly, his bf% is probably lower than mine though.