A too-tight bra can cause an unsightly and embarrassing bulge of skin that noticeably protrudes beneath tight-fitting clothing. You can eliminate back fat and prevent bra bulge with some clever fashion tips and the right exercises. A proper-fitting bra and clothes and the right workout can help you see a smoother, svelter back.
Step 1
Visit a department or lingerie store and get fitted for a bra by a professional who works there. Remember that your bra size changes with age, weight gain and pregnancy, so get fitted at least once a year. A well-fitting bra will immediately eliminate back fat.
Step 2
Choose a bra that features a thicker, more supportive band around the back, and look for a supportive fabric. A thin band, while fashionable, can cut into your skin, showing off bulges in all the wrong places. Look for one that is 2 to 3 inches thick, and try it on, checking to make sure that it provides a smooth look.
Step 3
Adjust the placement of your bra band. Women often wear the band higher than the chest because it doesn't fit well or it rides up throughout the day. This causes a squashing effect that makes back fat more noticeable. According to the bra stylists at MyIntimacy.com, adjusting your bra band so that it rides level or below the bust line can help eliminate bra bulge instantly.
Step 4
Choose a smoothing body shaper under your clothes to give you a little more confidence under clingier styles, says StyleList.com. A tank body shaper features a built-in bra and crossed back straps that smooth out your back for a flawless look. If your back is your only concern, choose a tank-top style. If you're looking for all-over shaping, choose one the shapes from the knee to the shoulders.
Step 5
Head to the gym and focus on back exercises to get rid of back fat. Make sure you combine fat-burning cardiovascular activity, such as aerobics, with isolated strength training. MSNBC's fitness contributor Smart Fitness notes that dead lifts, bench presses and chest flies, done in sets of 15 and completed at least three times per week, should get rid of back bulge completely.
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