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When most people think of a truly aesthetic physique there’s no doubt that the chief feature is a slim, tapered waist. Many bodybuilders focus on different muscle groups they want to build up, whether it’s the biceps, the chest, the back, the quads or calves. But despite all that, everyone wants to have a waist line that’s not only ripped but tiny as well. It’s what made classic bodybuilders so unique.

The bodybuilders of the Golden Era realized that having massive muscle is all well and good, but if it isn’t brought together with a small waist then the body can end up looking blocky and disproportional. The main culprit behind this square, boxy look in the torso is without a doubt due to bloating.

The body is made up of mostly water and because of this it craves to hold onto that water to keep the body functioning and firing on all cylinders. But when there is too much water in the body, otherwise known as water retention, the stomach can bloat and appear thicker than it actually is.

So how can we reduce this bloating around the waistline and build a slim, tapered midsection? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a few simple and easy tricks that can see you losing that bloat in no time.

Drink More Water

Yeah, it may sound counter to the whole process, but drinking more water means you’ll be heading to the bathroom more often and flushing out excess fluids from the body. If your body is holding onto too much water then that waistline will pay the price. By flushing your body, it will reveal the muscles underneath all that bloat.

Reduce Sodium Intake

If you’re looking to put that extra bit of salt on your chicken breast then think again. Increased sodium intake means that your body will want to hold onto more water. Salt may enhance flavor, but too much of a good thing may have your stomach paying the price.

More Fiber

There’s a reason why they say fiber is good for you. It’s good for the heart and makes you go in order to flush out the waist in your body. But it also helps to blast stomach fat as well. It’s definitely a great tool in slimming down your midsection.

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