Lower Body fat

[The Shadow]

Thanks Shadow. I am probably closer to the 16% because I carry my weight in my inner thighs and obliques.

I was thinking I would have to modify my routine but was hoping I could just change my diet. After my meet, I'll talk to my trainer about setting new goals.

....think to keep in mind.

Elite plers typically train in the same class - year after year and get stronger without jumping weight classes.

There is a reason for that

 

[macrophage69alpha]

you seem to hold a decent amount of fat in arms (given that your stomach and back are relatively lean), you can use Yohimburn ES on them as well (since you are using in on lower body)

 

[macrophage69alpha]

with respect to training, you seem to have very strong quad development. You may want to shift your squatting stance to emphasize glutes and hamstrings more.

stiff legged dead lifts would also be a good addition.

 

[claire]

you seem to hold a decent amount of fat in arms (given that your stomach and back are relatively lean), you can use Yohimburn ES on them as well (since you are using in on lower body)

I never thought to use it on my arms. I'll try it tomorrow.

 

[claire]

with respect to training, you seem to have very strong quad development. You may want to shift your squatting stance to emphasize glutes and hamstrings more.

stiff legged dead lifts would also be a good addition.

Thanks for the advice. My quads have always been strong. I had to work hard on my hamstrings and glutes to get them where they are today but they still need a lot of work. My trainer has me on 4 week training cycles, varying the volume each week. He is hitting my glutes and hamstrings pretty hard this cycle.

 

[Sassy69]

Props on your back & traps - very nice shape!

 

[claire]

Props on your back & traps - very nice shape!

Thanks Sassy.

 

[macrophage69alpha]

Thanks for the advice. My quads have always been strong. I had to work hard on my hamstrings and glutes to get them where they are today but they still need a lot of work. My trainer has me on 4 week training cycles, varying the volume each week. He is hitting my glutes and hamstrings pretty hard this cycle.

a lot of developing them is adjusting your stance and movement during exercizes like squats.

 

[claire]

a lot of developing them is adjusting your stance and movement during exercizes like squats.

I vary my stance when squatting and deadlifting. I also vary the ROM. I am going to see if my trainer can change things a little after my meet so I can increase the muscle on my lower body. I am not sure how doable it will be because I need to bring up my squat and deadlift numbers before August. They are pretty low for my age and weight class.

 

[macrophage69alpha]

small adjustments in posture and body position can make large differences in muscle recruitment.