I don't want big muscles, lol.

broadway_angel
broadway_angel Posts: 2
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Okay. Here's the scoop. I've never had problems building my muscles (not the huge gross kind, just bigger than I would like). I know I can get a lean figure, I just don't know which exercises I should use. I just want to feel smaller, and healthy at the same time, and I've always gained weight when I workout because of my muscles. Not that this is bad, I just want to be leaner, you know? If you guys have any advice, please, feel free to send me a message! (: Thanks!!!

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  • hazelnutflav
    hazelnutflav Posts: 391 Member
    try swinging around a kettelbell it burns a lot of fat and you will begin to look leaner, it will not bulk you up its just a excellent fat burner for the body

    you can get videos and the bell from any target, walmart or models really any sporting goods store will sell them.

    hope this helps.
  • WifeMomDVM
    WifeMomDVM Posts: 1,025 Member
    I will send this in a message as well since you may not be back to check the post, but - I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend the book "The New Rules of Lifting for Women" by Lou Schuler.

    Awesome book - easy read, informative, effective, get-you-great-results work-outs. I can't say enough. Don't believe me, check out the reviews on Amazon if you want to know more.

    Don't forget to lift heavy. :) I have yet to develop "big muscles" lifting as much as I can muster.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Turbo Fire! I also gain muscle bulk easily for a woman. The combo of the cardio and resistance band strength training has been great for me. I feel like I'm getting really lean, not bulking up (although the only time I've really bulked up was when I was lifting heavy, doing little cardio, and eating whatever I wanted).
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
    I'd say more reps lower weight, but you should be able to just stay at lower weight in general and maintain mass rather than gain
  • TriThreat
    TriThreat Posts: 313
    if you want to build lean muscle with low bulk, work with a lighter set of weights for longer rep periods. to build bulky muscle, you have to use heavier weights and shorter intense rep periods :smile: I know because I actually used to do some body building Lol also, it may sound strange, but by sure to STRETCH really well after working out because that helps keep the muscles lean.
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