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Bikini Body

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  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    I never did the low weight high rep thing. What worked for me was a core program (5/3/1) plus 3x10 accessory lifts of my choosing.

    About 60-90 minutes in the gym, 4 days a week. Plus fun cardio on non gym days.

    But there are all sorts on the beach who wear bikinis. If you don't hit goal, don't let it spoil your fun beach time.
  • 89nunu
    89nunu Posts: 1,082 Member
    Lighter weights more reps. You don't wanna bulk out

    :huh:

    And how exactly do you suppose she'll "bulk" when she's eating below maintenance/at a deficit? Hmm? Do the magical muscle-building fairies visit her in her sleep? Yeesh.

    OP, lift heavy/low reps (find a good progressive lifting program like Stronglifts, Starting Strength or All Pro's Beginner Routine), eat at a moderate deficit (10-15% below TDEE). You'll cut body fat, retain (NOT BUILD) muscle, and look lean and sculpted (NOT BULKY) and ready for the beach.

    Can I get them muscle building fairies come over to mine?? I promise I'll sleep for very long!!

    But srsly listen to her, she knows!
  • lisajuliette
    lisajuliette Posts: 123 Member
    I have to get from 25% body fat to 18% body fat ATLEAST by summer.. Need motivation.. Friend requests welcome :)

    I'm totally with you girl! Let's do this! Friend request headed your way ;)
  • cavia
    cavia Posts: 457 Member
    Lighter weights more reps. You don't wanna bulk out

    :huh:

    And how exactly do you suppose she'll "bulk" when she's eating below maintenance/at a deficit? Hmm? Do the magical muscle-building fairies visit her in her sleep? Yeesh.

    OP, lift heavy/low reps (find a good progressive lifting program like Stronglifts, Starting Strength or All Pro's Beginner Routine), eat at a moderate deficit (10-15% below TDEE). You'll cut body fat, retain (NOT BUILD) muscle, and look lean and sculpted (NOT BULKY) and ready for the beach.

    Can I get them muscle building fairies come over to mine?? I promise I'll sleep for very long!!

    But srsly listen to her, she knows!

    In, for magical muscle building fairies. 11 months of heavy lifting mostly in the 5 rep range and the most I get asked is if I do pilates. You won't bulk up, OP.
  • ColoradoCountryGal
    ColoradoCountryGal Posts: 127
    18% is just my goal, as long as I'm happy by summer.. but 18% eventually! And okay I wont listen to that guy, lolthanks for all the advice!!!
  • cmeiron
    cmeiron Posts: 1,599 Member
    18% is just my goal, as long as I'm happy by summer.. but 18% eventually! And okay I wont listen to that guy, lolthanks for all the advice!!!

    FWIW, I went from about mid/high-20% range to 18% between February and June last year: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1081300-i-ate-i-trained-i-progressed-w-pics It's an achievable goal.
  • Briargrey
    Briargrey Posts: 498 Member
    Aw, rickyjames came, gave bad advice, and deactivated. And I was so looking forward to his pestering us to ask him about his allusions that he's a pro ball player.

    OP - I am doing Strong Lifts 5x5, and it's easy to understand and awesome thus far.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary is the best summary I've found for the program.
  • Briargrey
    Briargrey Posts: 498 Member
    18% is just my goal, as long as I'm happy by summer.. but 18% eventually! And okay I wont listen to that guy, lolthanks for all the advice!!!

    FWIW, I went from about mid/high-20% range to 18% between February and June last year: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1081300-i-ate-i-trained-i-progressed-w-pics It's an achievable goal.

    You look fantastic!
  • TyphonRex
    TyphonRex Posts: 79 Member
    Lite weights more reps burns fat builds muscle without bulking. She isn't a body builder she was trying to reduce body fat by 8%. Been there done that.

    Effing A, man, some 18yo girl lifting heavy isn't going to turn into the She-Hulk.

    People need to get over this.
  • Primeval_Princess
    Primeval_Princess Posts: 52
    Don't listen to this. Heavy weights, less reps. Pretty sure this guy is messing with you.

    Yep
  • determinedbutlazy
    determinedbutlazy Posts: 1,941 Member
    I hate when I lift a heavy dumbbell to move it across the room so I can have more space to work out with my pink barbie weights and I wake up looking like She-Hulk the next day.

    Said no woman ever.
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