Confused a little..

JanetReyna

I have a month in the gym focusing on strength training and I already saw a difference in my glutes how can it happen so soon? I’m so confused on how to train because I tend to be more wide from my upper body so I don’t want to look bulky I want to look leaner from my upper and thicker from my lower but I have fat to lose. How should I workout in the gym???? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

tiptoethruthetulips

The difference you are seeing is probably fluid. Weight training causes tiny tears in the muscle (assuming that someone is lifting heavy enough), to help repair the tears the body retains fluids. So for awhile after a training session the muscles may look swollen.

JanetReyna

Nice information I have like 0 knowledge when it comes to weight training. Do you think I should lift heavy from my upper body? I want skinny arms but I don’t want them to get flabby while I’m losing the weight.

TavistockToad

Do a full body programme in a small calorie deficit

sardelsa

I would highly recommend you don't neglect the upper body when weight training. If you leave out weight training the upper body, there is a chance you won't retain as much muscle there and it won't look as defined as lean when you get to goal. In a deficit, you will not gain very much (if any) significant muscle, so I would not worry about bulking up at this point. If you feel you look bulky it has a lot of to with the fat on top of the muscle, not the muscle itself.

Based on your goals I would look into a program like Strong Curves. It focuses and prioritizes the lower body, with just enough upper body work.

rheddmobile

It's not so easy to accidentally get too bulky as a woman, you shouldn't worry about this. The women you see who are huge are either very genetically gifted or getting chemical help or both. Particularly when you are eating in a deficit it's hard to gain muscle. Keep training your whole body for strength and you will see good results in your appearance as a bonus.

JanetReyna

Ok, then good. Thank you all for the helpful information.