Abnormally large ass.

[MikeJanell]

Is this normal for someone doing SS? Or possibly a product of poor deadlift/squat form. I went to the doctors today who pointed out that my glute muscles were disproportionately large for the rest of my body.

Is something I'll grow into the more I grow and progress - or something I'll lose when I cut?

[Nauticus]

Pretty silly.. if you did nothing but work biceps, I doubt the doctor would remark on your oversized arms. Squat ass should be a source of pride. For novices, it seems to be the one of the first muscles to get big. Nothing wrong with it.

[Greg C]

God knows the better half has appreciated the growth!!!

[Chewie_jrc]

Be proud of that ass! You're doin something right!

[gman]

My wife loves my new glutes. Be proud and walk with you head held high.

[matclone]

Did the doctor have some medical concern over the size of your gluteus maximus or was he just waxing aesthetically? Yes it's normal that this is going to grow with heavy squatting. With respect to form, it more likely means you're doing something right than wrong.

[nisora33]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4497495549_87807a318b_o.jpg

[Nauticus]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4497495549_87807a318b_o.jpg

shiiiiiiiiit

[Chewie_jrc]

LOL Stacey, nice.

[nisora33]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4497612555_850371ffc3_o.jpg

[LondonTiger]

the "squat ass" moniker has a new owner.

[PVC]

the "squat ass" moniker has a new owner.

Rack pulls?

[MikeJanell]

wo, alot of replies.

First, not a troll post - but made me feel better that you thought it was.

I went to the doctors cause I was getting recurring back spasms. Just got some x-rays and all my bones are where they are supposed to be.
I know my doctor fairly well and he jokes around with alot but, just before I left he mentioned that I had rather large glutes and asked me what I was doing. I said squats and deadlifts - he then replied that it may be something I am doing that is triggering the spasms.
He joked around a bit that my ass was big and asked if people laughed behind my back at me.....(no joke).

Anyways for some reason he got me kinda paranoid and had me bothered for the ride home.

Appreciate all the responses (and poster)....definetely made me feel better.

[NKT]

Assuming that's you in your form check video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xiz-Gb6H9b0), I don't see that your ass is abnormally large. Maybe your doctor is hitting on you...

If anything, I think many (non-overweight) people's asses are abnormally small. Maybe your doc is used to seeing more sedentary people.

[theuofh]

Assuming that's you in your form check video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xiz-Gb6H9b0), I don't see that your ass is abnormally large. Maybe your doctor is hitting on you...

If anything, I think many (non-overweight) people's asses are abnormally small. Maybe your doc is used to seeing more sedentary people.

Agreed. I've heard the claim of an overgrown ass on a couple internet forums and it is always bullshit.

If you watch the NFL you will see some huge, strong glutes. I guarantee your butt is not that big, and if it is, it is a good thing.

Most Doctor's are idiots. I'd suggest contacting a local university's training department and asking for who their team doctor is, then visit him instead of the typically squats are bad for you morons.

[PVC]

If anything, I think many (non-overweight) people's asses are abnormally small. Maybe your doc is used to seeing more sedentary people.

Definitely this. Have you tried buying mens pants recently? They're all designed for people with a flat ass.

Although, technically your ass is "abnormally large", considering that the average person has a small ass. But so what? Arnold Schwarzenneger was "abnormally muscular", Michael Jordan was "abnormally good at basketball", and Sir Isaac Newton was "abnormally smart". Abnormal doesn't equal bad; bad equals bad.

[Dastardly]

Definitely this. Have you tried buying mens pants recently? They're all designed for people with a flat ass.



The last pair of pants I bought were womens, no lie.

They fit incredibly well, I mean amazing.

But I just look to bootylicious in them, would attract stares. So Im gonna have to take em back and give up the cross-dressing for now.

[MikeJanell]

ahhh yes that is me. First view gives a pretty decent view although I not standing straight. Good to know I am over exaggerating.

Pant size increased alot - although the ones I wear now are slightly loose around the waist and a bit tight a couple inches lower.

To be fair my doc never really said that large glutes were a bad thing - he just mentioned that I had large glutes compared to the rest of my body.

I still kinda have an ectomorph look imo so maybe thats why its a little more pronounced.

Btw - squat form has improved since then - shoes definitely help.

[Sgsolberg]

Your ass looks smaller than mine. I have to buy pants a size larger so that they fit my ass and thighs. Then I look silly by having to belt them in around my smaller waist. Don't worry about it, and wear athletic shorts as often as possible. That way people get to see your massive tree trunk appendages and the womens will swoon over you.

[misspelledgeoff]

Dastardly wears Mom Jeans.

http://iamchiq.fooyoh.com/iamchiq_living_lifestyle/files/attach/images/591/065/520/003/mom_jeans.jpg


The last pair of pants I bought were womens, no lie.

They fit incredibly well, I mean amazing.

But I just look to bootylicious in them, would attract stares. So Im gonna have to take em back and give up the cross-dressing for now.

[ColoWayno]

Dastardly wears Mom Jeans.

http://iamchiq.fooyoh.com/iamchiq_living_lifestyle/files/attach/images/591/065/520/003/mom_jeans.jpg

lmhao

[MazdaMatt]

Been there, done that. I started scrawny and the first thing to get big was my ass. Girlfriend noticed and always laughed when i was standing without a shirt on side-on to her view (I'm a little lordotic, so it exaggerates even more). Then i got a comment from my buddy's girlfriend "holy crap, dude, your ass is getting huge" and then one from a co-worker when she was walking behind me "I'm not checking you out or anything but I didn't believe you when you said you gained 30lbs, now i see it".

Pants shopping is useless. I went to West49 (baggy skater clothes) and I tried on 9 pairs of "relaxed fit" jeans. I couldn't even get my legs INTO 5 of them and they all had a waist that was 2-4 inches larger than my waist.

[homerj742]

Pants shopping is useless. I went to West49 (baggy skater clothes) and I tried on 9 pairs of "relaxed fit" jeans. I couldn't even get my legs INTO 5 of them and they all had a waist that was 2-4 inches larger than my waist.


I had a similar experience when shopping for pants. I was both proud and frustrated.

[Bergie]

wo, alot of replies.

First, not a troll post - butt made me feel better that you thought it was.

.

Corrected that for you. :)

[Brenden]

I had a similar experience when shopping for pants. I was both proud and frustrated.

Anyone find good brands to fit muscular body types? I've outgrown all my jeans, and after going shopping last month, all that fit were Levi's relaxed fit, 559. On everything else, the thighs were too tight and the waist was too large.

[MazdaMatt]

There's been threads about this before. My dockers are the only pair of pants that I own where the waist is smaller than the ass... It seems the "average" man nowadays has more back fat that ass muscle.

[Rorschach]

The last pair of pants I bought were womens, no lie.

Being that you're from the UK, this line is even more disturbing.


They fit incredibly well, I mean amazing.

Does the lace feel good against your skin? :D

[gzt]

Being that you're from the UK, this line is even more disturbing.
Disturbing, but less surprising.

[TartanEagle]

Anyone find good brands to fit muscular body types? I've outgrown all my jeans, and after going shopping last month, all that fit were Levi's relaxed fit, 559. On everything else, the thighs were too tight and the waist was too large.

559's were too tight for me. Levi's 569's are the only pants that fit me correctly, meaning my legs actually fit with a comfortable waist. For everything else I have to go an extra 2 inches on the waist and then tighten to fit with a belt

[Squatson]

I have a new routine when buying pants...

I take them in the dressing room, put them on, and do a full squat.

If they don't rip, I buy em.

[jameson]

I wear boots primarily (which look funny with wide-leg jean IMO). My back side is a little small, but my legs are pretty big. Levi 529 boot-cut jeans work well because they stretch a little bit and still look good. They'd be good for any of you who don't have such a large butt.

Primarily, however, I try my best to stay in sweats or some other workout pants whenever possible. I remember wide-leg cargo khakis always fit well though I've outgrown the pairs I have.

[Guido]

559's were too tight for me. Levi's 569's are the only pants that fit me correctly, meaning my legs actually fit with a comfortable waist. For everything else I have to go an extra 2 inches on the waist and then tighten to fit with a beltDitto for me. I also have pair of Caliv Klein Relaxed Fits that fit me quite well. I have an abnormally large squatters ass, BTW.

[Dastardly]

Being that you're from the UK, this line is even more disturbing.



Does the lace feel good against your skin? :D

Im guessing you know I meant jeans and was using the word pants in light of the american majority here.

[Jamie J. Skibicki]

COuld someone explain

"Im guessing you know I meant jeans and was using the word pants in light of the american majority here."

this

[NKT]

A google search reveals that "pants" and "underwear" are synonyms in the UK...

[Ninja Monk]

That's not as bad as when an American uses the term 'fanny pack'.

[gordonrumble]

I've had good luck with Lucky brand jeans. I picked some up while I was down in the states, and was amazed at how well they fit my squat legs.

For dressier clothes, the only brand that seems to fit me well are Calvin Klein clothes. Broad shoulders, narrow-ish waist, muscular legs, nothing else works.

[Sami]

That's not as bad as when an American uses the term 'fanny pack'.

Yeah, I learnt that pretty quick.

I also learnt not to hold up my fingers at McD's when I say, "I want TWO burgers please."

[MazdaMatt]

I don't get either of those references.

Calvin Klein is good, but christ, i can't afford a wardrobe at those prices. I bought a CK suit and it was the most expensive at TipTopTailors and fit like a dream. I better not have grown out of it already or I'll shit... i'm up about 10lbs since i bought it.

[jameson]

I've had good luck with Lucky brand jeans. I picked some up while I was down in the states, and was amazed at how well they fit my squat legs.

For dressier clothes, the only brand that seems to fit me well are Calvin Klein clothes. Broad shoulders, narrow-ish waist, muscular legs, nothing else works.

Yeah, Lucky's are good. Unfortunately, the pair I have are a little thin (and tight in the upper thigh area) and accentuate things a little more than I'd like.

And for suits, Jones New York works well, too.

[Sami]

I don't get either of those references.


In the UK, 'fanny' means vagina. So you can imagine the lols when Americans openly discuss their 'fanny pack', especially since 'fanny packs' are THE attire for tourists. They call it a 'bum bag' I think.

And for the two-fingers thing, read this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_sign#V_sign_as_an_insult

[MazdaMatt]

Haha...

"United States president George H. W. Bush, who while touring Australia in 1992, attempted to give a "peace sign" to a group of farmers in Canberra—who were protesting about U.S. farm subsidies—and instead gave the insulting V sign."

Oh George Bush... the international symbol for fucking idiot.


I suspected that since "fanny" is sometimes used to mean "bum" that a fanny pack would be a packing of one's...

[Sami]

Anyway, they've got their fucked up words. Like, they smoke fags here. Everyone else calls them cigarettes or cigs. But here, 'fag' means 'cigarette'.

You can get into all sorts of trouble if a Brit went to the US, asking "Can I bum a fag?"

[Bergie]

Haha...

"United States president George H. W. Bush, who while touring Australia in 1992, attempted to give a "peace sign" to a group of farmers in Canberra—who were protesting about U.S. farm subsidies—and instead gave the insulting V sign."

Oh George Bush... the international symbol for fucking idiot.


I suspected that since "fanny" is sometimes used to mean "bum" that a fanny pack would be a packing of one's...

Maybe he knew what he was doing: telling the protesters to go F*** Off.

[zepled37]

Perhaps we really should start a thread on finding a reasonably stylish pair of jeans for the bigger legged and assed among us...

I went shopping last weekend with my girl friend and we found nothing that fit or was even close to comfortable...

I need about a 34 inch waist size (tape measured waist about 37"), but my freaking thighs are 26+ inches. I want to get stronger, but please no more muscle size in my legs! Seriously...seems strange to say, but it's a big pain.

[jameson]

Perhaps we really should start a thread on finding a reasonably stylish pair of jeans for the bigger legged and assed among us...

I went shopping last weekend with my girl friend and we found nothing that fit or was even close to comfortable...

I need about a 34 inch waist size (tape measured waist about 37"), but my freaking thighs are 26+ inches. I want to get stronger, but please no more muscle size in my legs! Seriously...seems strange to say, but it's a big pain.

They're around. Just search for "pants." I think most agree on Levi's 569.

[Dastardly]

Perhaps we really should start a thread on finding a reasonably stylish pair of jeans for the bigger legged and assed among us...

I went shopping last weekend with my girl friend and we found nothing that fit or was even close to comfortable...

I need about a 34 inch waist size (tape measured waist about 37"), but my freaking thighs are 26+ inches. I want to get stronger, but please no more muscle size in my legs! Seriously...seems strange to say, but it's a big pain.

If you dont mind baggy jeans, like all the skaters and hip-hoppers where wearing in the 90's, this is very very easy. You could probably find old pairs dirt cheap/free which wouldve originally been very expensive. Check thrift stores & ebay.

Look for carpenter jeans and work pants too. They always have wide legs.

The problem comes when you want fitted jeans & casual trousers. It is really really difficult. Especially because most things have a "low-rise" waist now, designed to be worn around the hips/ass and not the actual waist. My ass is massive and I can barely get these silly trousers on, then they will both restrict my legs from moving and crush my balls.

The solution lies in womens jeans, seriously. You can easily find womens stuff with a high waist, where the waist size is relatively small but the ass/thighs are big, and the calves are a bit narrower. Plus nearly all of them have a little stretch.

[zepled37]

If you dont mind baggy jeans, like all the skaters and hip-hoppers where wearing in the 90's, this is very very easy. You could probably find old pairs dirt cheap/free which wouldve originally been very expensive. Check thrift stores & ebay.

Look for carpenter jeans and work pants too. They always have wide legs.

The problem comes when you want fitted jeans & casual trousers. It is really really difficult. Especially because most things have a "low-rise" waist now, designed to be worn around the hips/ass and not the actual waist. My ass is massive and I can barely get these silly trousers on, then they will both restrict my legs from moving and crush my balls.

The solution lies in womens jeans, seriously. You can easily find womens stuff with a high waist, where the waist size is relatively small but the ass/thighs are big, and the calves are a bit narrower. Plus nearly all of them have a little stretch.


Problem is my gal is a bit picky about jeans and while she is quite fond of my muscular ass, it's hard to find something both stylish that she likes and that is at least reasonably comfortable for me. Everything she picks out ends up being basically painted on me. Perhaps I will go on a quest this weekend...

[Dastardly]

As of this week it is shorts season for me anyhow, till september or so.

A couple days ago a gang of some bratty, goofy (as in teeth) wannabe gangsta, 14 year olds started mocking my shorts wearing on a cool, windy spring day.

They did it in a really vague & confusing way, it took me a while to figure out they found my shorts unusual. I retorted with the fact it was not raining, as some of them as the hoods of their nylon jackets over their heads.

These kids were scrawny enough for me to throw them into the road, they probably weighed what I can currently power clean. But I resisted.

[misspelledgeoff]

a few thoughts...

1) No adult male would, or could, wear women's jeans.

2) My money is on the 14 year olds.

3) Reading your posts makes me want to vomit.

that's all.


If you dont mind baggy jeans, like all the skaters and hip-hoppers where wearing in the 90's, this is very very easy. You could probably find old pairs dirt cheap/free which wouldve originally been very expensive. Check thrift stores & ebay.

Look for carpenter jeans and work pants too. They always have wide legs.

The problem comes when you want fitted jeans & casual trousers. It is really really difficult. Especially because most things have a "low-rise" waist now, designed to be worn around the hips/ass and not the actual waist. My ass is massive and I can barely get these silly trousers on, then they will both restrict my legs from moving and crush my balls.

The solution lies in womens jeans, seriously. You can easily find womens stuff with a high waist, where the waist size is relatively small but the ass/thighs are big, and the calves are a bit narrower. Plus nearly all of them have a little stretch.


As of this week it is shorts season for me anyhow, till september or so.

A couple days ago a gang of some bratty, goofy (as in teeth) wannabe gangsta, 14 year olds started mocking my shorts wearing on a cool, windy spring day.

They did it in a really vague & confusing way, it took me a while to figure out they found my shorts unusual. I retorted with the fact it was not raining, as some of them as the hoods of their nylon jackets over their heads.

These kids were scrawny enough for me to throw them into the road, they probably weighed what I can currently power clean. But I resisted.

[Dastardly]

I am a cyclist, who is also a regular attendee of gyms.

Nothing really seems an insult to masculinity when compared to the usual cycle getup of lycra, hi-viz, leg shaving etc and the grotesque homo-eroticism of bodybuilding.

That is all.

[zepled37]

[QUOTE=misspelledgeoff;118939]a few thoughts...

1) No adult male would, or could, wear women's jeans.

/QUOTE]


Agree, I could never do this...

[matclone]

I would not wear women's clothes, but if Dastardly is comfortable with that, more power to him.

[msingh]

Will squatting in shoes with a slight heel lead to bigger quads rather than a big ass?

[Nauticus]

Will squatting in shoes with a slight heel lead to bigger quads rather than a big ass?

A nice big ass is unavoidable, the glutes are involved heavily either way.

[misspelledgeoff]

Try women's jeans. You'll be fine.


Will squatting in shoes with a slight heel lead to bigger quads rather than a big ass?

[msingh]

A nice big ass is unavoidable, the glutes are involved heavily either way.

of course but i seem to recall one of the claimed benefits of using a small-heeled weightlifting shoe was increased quad involvement.

[Nauticus]

of course but i seem to recall one of the claimed benefits of using a small-heeled weightlifting shoe was increased quad involvement.

Correct, but increased quad involvement does not necessarily mean decreased glute involvement.

[PVC]

Correct, but increased quad involvement does not necessarily mean decreased glute involvement.

No, but it does mean decreased hamstring involvement.

[Tom Campitelli]

Try women's jeans. You'll be fine.

Wisdom.

[fmerges]

Hi,

I was about to raise also this question to the people of the forum (big ass - trousers), as I thought you guys are facing the same problem...

Brands that I've found which sale trousers that fit are:

http://www.c-and-a.com/

Got some nice fitting ones for < 15 EUR, good textil and nice fit

http://www.timberland.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=1761131&p=1779791.1761083
http://www.oxbow.fr
http://www.carhartt.com

Trekking and outdoor companies seem to have the right stuff

http://trussardi.com/

Bit more expensive, not easy to find, but very nice.

Another option is to get trousers that are a bit elastic (just a bit!), but not wearing them tight...

For suits I would defitely say: tailor

[TheSean]

In the UK, 'fanny' means vagina. So you can imagine the lols when Americans openly discuss their 'fanny pack', especially since 'fanny packs' are THE attire for tourists. They call it a 'bum bag' I think.

And for the two-fingers thing, read this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_sign#V_sign_as_an_insult

Or if you don't want to read the long and cluttered article- 2 finger v-sign means lit. 'f**k off'.

That is all.

[DaveSev]

I hear Levi 569's fit bigger guys who squat pretty well.

I just had to buy new jeans...my waist is really only about 33" but i had to buy 36" to get my ass in them...and I'm still skinny as hell, haha.

[Ryan Dell Whitley]

I was hoping this thread was going to be written by a female, with pics. I have been disappointed...

[MEbigUsmall]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4497612555_850371ffc3_o.jpg

that is funny, how did you make that?

[MEbigUsmall]

No, but it does mean decreased hamstring involvement.

would wearing airforce 1's qualify as a big heal? I have chucks but don't like them. I only wear airfare ones and am just used to them. I guess I can wear chucks if I really had to but just feel stupid in them.? My hamstrings are pretty non existent thou.

[Dastardly]

I hear Levi 569's fit bigger guys who squat pretty well.

I just had to buy new jeans...my waist is really only about 33" but i had to buy 36" to get my ass in them...and I'm still skinny as hell, haha.

Ive been wearing shorts for the past month (always size up on shorts). The weather just turned cold again so I went to put on some trousers.

I just realised that I have grow out of pretty much all of them!!

Reluctantly a lot of my trousers have the low-rise waist. I much prefer a high waist but nodbody really makes them anymore. My wasit has stayed teh same size, about a 32" but my hips have now grown out to 36". Most my trousers were 32". Which is much too small now.

So I am stuck with either shorts or some baggy jeans I have left over from the 1990's.

[hamster]

for pants, check out www.bonobos.com

made for truly athletic guys with big asses and thighs with smaller waists

[MEbigUsmall]

what about big hips but small waist. I can figure it out, It might be fat.