Weight loss/gain around rib cage (women)?

Asked by: Bill Olson

How do women lose weight around their ribs?

First exercise we're going to do is a dumbbell pullover. And we're going to lay flat back on our mat. We're gonna secure the dumbbell with both hands.

Can you lose weight around your ribs?

Strengthening Muscles with Resistance Training



Resistance exercises stimulate and preserve muscle tissue. This is essential if you want to lose the flab around your ribs. Because muscle is metabolically active, it uses up many more calories than fat to maintain itself, and you’ll burn calories even when you’re resting.

Why did my ribcage get bigger?

Body Fat Distribution



Abdominal fat often increases with age, due at least in part to age-related muscle loss, according to Harvard Health. Inactivity can accelerate this process. Abdominal fat increases the size of your torso and rib cage.