Weights for arms - ladies
2013sk
Posts: 1,318 Member
Hi All,
I was just wondering if you could look at my profile picture at my arms. I used to lift heavy weights and have obviously built muscle, that's what I was meant to do.
But now I want the leaner look - Do I lift lighter weights but more reps?
Also I haven't lifted in such a long time, and I am surprised this definition is still there to be honest. Maybe its because I am still consuming enough protein? As surely the muscle mass would have decreased by now. Obviously I am still using my arms at the gym - But I have been in the cardio section at the gym a lot, and not the weights.
I suppose its a good thing I haven't lost muscle, as I have read a few articles saying losing muscle is not good, and the more muscle mass you have, the more calories you burn - Is this right?
Thanks!
I was just wondering if you could look at my profile picture at my arms. I used to lift heavy weights and have obviously built muscle, that's what I was meant to do.
But now I want the leaner look - Do I lift lighter weights but more reps?
Also I haven't lifted in such a long time, and I am surprised this definition is still there to be honest. Maybe its because I am still consuming enough protein? As surely the muscle mass would have decreased by now. Obviously I am still using my arms at the gym - But I have been in the cardio section at the gym a lot, and not the weights.
I suppose its a good thing I haven't lost muscle, as I have read a few articles saying losing muscle is not good, and the more muscle mass you have, the more calories you burn - Is this right?
Thanks!
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Personally I think your arms look great! You can do higher reps at a lower weight for endurance and you can still lift fewer weights for strength - you wont bulk/increase your muscles unless your eating over your maintenance calories.0
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Ahhhh thank you!!0
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i'm a dude and love using those 15lbs dbs lol0
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