Upper body workout for pear-shaped women

MarieTh
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Upper body workout for pear-shaped women Mar 29, 2004 21:25:56 GMT -5

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Post by MarieTh on Mar 29, 2004 21:25:56 GMT -5

Today, I saw one of my friend thave I haven't seen for a year. Man she looked different! She looked great!

She's always been pretty. But her pear shaped body was very pronounced. Her upper body was a little too skinny compared to her lower body.

But ever since she's been away, she's been working out for 3-4 days a week for a year on toning up her whole body and developing a stronger upper body. And boy! She sure did a fantastic job!

When I saw her, her chest looked bigger. Her shoulder and back looked more developped. Her whole body appeared more symmetrical. Her upper body matched her lower body.

She simply told me that she started on working out her upper body after seeing a documentary about models. She saw the before and after pictures of Elle McPherson and Rebecca Romijn Stamos and that completely motivated her.

I've always known that building muscles on your upper body can definitely make your pear shape body look more symmetrical, but I was always afraid of looking too manly... But after seeing my friend today, I am totally motivated in working out my upper body!

After our discussion, I made some research about those 2 models that she was talking to me about. And I found out the following pics at those links. Check them out! That'll motivate you

MarieTh
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Upper body workout for pear-shaped women Mar 30, 2004 1:51:08 GMT -5

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Post by MarieTh on Mar 30, 2004 1:51:08 GMT -5

Oops... Looks like the links don't work

Sorry about that... Oh well! I am sure you get my point

I'm going to start working on developping a stronger back and bigger pectorals. Then, I'll keep you updated on my progress!

Good luck to you all

Marie

Shaz
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Upper body workout for pear-shaped women Mar 31, 2004 5:52:22 GMT -5

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Post by Shaz on Mar 31, 2004 5:52:22 GMT -5

I'm also doing heavy weight training to increase some muscle in my (bony) upper body. I think that if my ribs and shoulder bones didn't show so much, I wouldn't look/feel so flat chested. Overall my body weight is right for my height, I eat well, and my lower body has plenty of muscle and fat, so it is just the upper body that is lacking. I agree that building the upper body up a bit can make a woman's body look a lot more balanced.

Shaz
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MarieTh
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Upper body workout for pear-shaped women Apr 8, 2004 16:38:51 GMT -5

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Post by MarieTh on Apr 8, 2004 16:38:51 GMT -5

Hey Shaz

How are you doing?

I actually have been working out a little bit more my chest muscles with dumbells, and I've noticed that my upper chest area is a little fuller and toned

I'm also trying to build a stronger and wider back in order to match my lower body.

What kind of exercices are you doing on your upper body? Have you noticed any changes? I suggest that you do workout your chest with dumbells

I'll keep you updated on anything new. Keep me updated on your progress as well!

Take care!

Marie