How to get lean muscles and not bulky?
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Leksandra, you have a right to ask questions and not only that, everyone should respect you. No one on here is an expert. Everyone is sharing their opinion.
AZackery - there are, in fact, some users on this site that are experts. Some of these people have devoted their lives to the study of the human body, and to the training of those of us who have not done this study. Not everyone is on this site because they need to lose weight, or even because they have ever had to lose weight. Some are here to gain, and some are here solely to support those of us that have questions on how to do this. I, for one, appreciate their time and advice.
Vim_n_vigor, believe who you want. I've study the human body myself and I have a degree to back that up, but my degree is not important.
I know that everyone on here is not here to lose weight. People are going to believe what they want and who they want. I don't come on forums to change anyone's mind.
The OP wanted to know how to get lean muscle and not bulky, I've suggest Cardio Sculpt. A person can agree with that or disagree. It doesn't matter.
A lot of people believe that a woman should lift heavy. I disagree with that. I don't have to lift heavy to get the body I'm aiming for. That's all I'm going to say about that matter.
Again, a person can believe whomever they want, but a person shouldn't think that because a person isn't "so and so" they don't know what they are talking about. It's easy to look up information on the internet and repeat it. It's also easy to claim to be anything on Myfitnesspal. I could claim to be a doctor and even put that in my signature.
People need to understand that everyone's body is different. I know people don't want to believe this, but it's true. A person can only speak for their own body.
My body is my canvas. I speak from experience. I can't and will never speak for another person's body and a person can't speak for mine.
"I know that everyone on here is not here to lose weight. People are going to believe what they want and who they want. I don't come on forums to change anyone's mind."
Yet you continue to reply to everyone's posts trying to disprove his or her's response. State what you want to state and move on. There is no need to continue to argue your point.0 -
DISCLAIMER: Positive she won't see this, as I'm positive that she's ignoring me. Oh well...
Please back up your continual statements that women will always bulk up with weight lifting with some empirical data -- something beyond your experiences with your body.Vim_n_vigor, believe who you want. I've study the human body myself and I have a degree to back that up, but my degree is not important.
Then, please stop doing it.I can't and will never speak for another person's body and a person can't speak for mine.
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AZackery makes my head hurt.0
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Stretching doesn't, and can't prevent "bulkiness." That's just silly. Your muscle size and shape is genetic, and there is nothing you can do to change the shape of them. No amount of stretching will make them longer or leaner. It is physically impossible, unless you cut your muscle off the bone and surgically reattach it somewhere else.
Now, for the "bulk" vs "muscular" argument. If you don't want the defined muscular look, don't lower your body fat too much. A woman that just finished P90x doesn't look super muscular because she built up a ton of muscle, it's because she drastically lowered her body fat, allowing the muscles to show through. If you don't like that look, don't let your body fat get that low. As for not wanting to look bulky, that's got nothing to do with muscle definition, and all to do with excess body fat.0 -
Vim_n_vigor, believe who you want. I've study the human body myself and I have a degree to back that up.
Based on your tenuous grasp of both logic and the English language, I find that very hard to believe.Again, a person can believe whomever they want, but a person shouldn't think that because a person isn't "so and so" they don't know what they are talking about.
If a person repeatedly spouts misinformation and refuses to support their claims with any data at all, whether empirical or anecdotal, but merely repeats "I know what I'm talking about" and "I know my body", then it's a fair bet that they don't have a clue.0 -
Without steroids a woman cannot get bulky.Best result is coming from light weights with high reps.
The leaner you get the less bulky your calves are going to be.
Incorrect. Depending on how you lift you can get bulky. Even if you are a women. It has nothing to do with male vs female.
Are you seriously trying to claim that testosterone levels don't have any effect on the amount of muscle one can gain?0 -
"I know that everyone on here is not here to lose weight. People are going to believe what they want and who they want. I don't come on forums to change anyone's mind."
Yet you continue to reply to everyone's posts trying to disprove his or her's response. State what you want to state and move on. There is no need to continue to argue your point.
You can move on too.0 -
Leksandra, you have a right to ask questions and not only that, everyone should respect you. No one on here is an expert. Everyone is sharing their opinion.
AZackery - there are, in fact, some users on this site that are experts. Some of these people have devoted their lives to the study of the human body, and to the training of those of us who have not done this study. Not everyone is on this site because they need to lose weight, or even because they have ever had to lose weight. Some are here to gain, and some are here solely to support those of us that have questions on how to do this. I, for one, appreciate their time and advice.
Vim_n_vigor, believe who you want. I've study the human body myself and I have a degree to back that up, but my degree is not important.
I know that everyone on here is not here to lose weight. People are going to believe what they want and who they want. I don't come on forums to change anyone's mind.
The OP wanted to know how to get lean muscle and not bulky, I've suggest Cardio Sculpt. A person can agree with that or disagree. It doesn't matter.
A lot of people believe that a woman should lift heavy. I disagree with that. I don't have to lift heavy to get the body I'm aiming for. That's all I'm going to say about that matter.
Again, a person can believe whomever they want, but a person shouldn't think that because a person isn't "so and so" they don't know what they are talking about. It's easy to look up information on the internet and repeat it. It's also easy to claim to be anything on Myfitnesspal. I could claim to be a doctor and even put that in my signature.
People need to understand that everyone's body is different. I know people don't want to believe this, but it's true. A person can only speak for their own body.
My body is my canvas. I speak from experience. I can't and will never speak for another person's body and a person can't speak for mine.
^^ Says the person with no weight loss ticker or proof of a weight loss journey!!
Sorry just pointing out the obvious0 -
AZackery makes my head hurt.
Go see a doctor.0 -
^^ Says the person with no weight loss ticker or proof of a weight loss journey!!
Sorry just pointing out the obvious
RyanDanielle5, I'm not trying to lose scale weight. So, why should I have a weight loss ticker? I have proof of my results, but you aren't going to see it. I don't have to prove myself to you.0 -
Vim_n_vigor, believe who you want. I've study the human body myself and I have a degree to back that up, but my degree is not important.
What is your degree in?0 -
Vim_n_vigor, believe who you want. I've study the human body myself and I have a degree to back that up, but my degree is not important.
What is your degree in?
I think she's referring to her GED.0 -
Stretching doesn't, and can't prevent "bulkiness." That's just silly. Your muscle size and shape is genetic, and there is nothing you can do to change the shape of them. No amount of stretching will make them longer or leaner. It is physically impossible, unless you cut your muscle off the bone and surgically reattach it somewhere else.
According to this site stretching can help prevent bulkiness. http://www.ehow.com/how_2339824_tone-muscles-bulking-up.html
6. Stretch thoroughly after every workout. Stretching protects against injuries and also elongates your muscles. Regularly stretching can help keep you from developing knotty, bulky muscles.0 -
^^ Says the person with no weight loss ticker or proof of a weight loss journey!!
Sorry just pointing out the obvious
and if someone KNEW their own body and was so spot on and KNEW what they were talking about, wouldn't they already have been successful and be at their goal and then some?0 -
^^ Says the person with no weight loss ticker or proof of a weight loss journey!!
Sorry just pointing out the obvious
RyanDanielle5, I'm not trying to lose scale weight. So, why should I have a weight loss ticker? I have proof of my results, but you aren't going to see it. I don't have to prove myself to you.
Well let’s hear your Journey then???
All I can go off of is your private profile and well..............
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Read this to be reminded why I don't post & try to inform the obstinate ones here much anymore.
Thanks AZ!0 -
Stretching doesn't, and can't prevent "bulkiness." That's just silly. Your muscle size and shape is genetic, and there is nothing you can do to change the shape of them. No amount of stretching will make them longer or leaner. It is physically impossible, unless you cut your muscle off the bone and surgically reattach it somewhere else.
According to this site stretching can help prevent bulkiness. http://www.ehow.com/how_2339824_tone-muscles-bulking-up.html
6. Stretch thoroughly after every workout. Stretching protects against injuries and also elongates your muscles. Regularly stretching can help keep you from developing knotty, bulky muscles.
Just because it's on the internet doesn't make it true. It is impossible to "elongate" your muscles without surgery. Do you get all your information from ehow.com? That would certainly explain a lot...0 -
Stretching doesn't, and can't prevent "bulkiness." That's just silly. Your muscle size and shape is genetic, and there is nothing you can do to change the shape of them. No amount of stretching will make them longer or leaner. It is physically impossible, unless you cut your muscle off the bone and surgically reattach it somewhere else.
According to this site stretching can help prevent bulkiness. http://www.ehow.com/how_2339824_tone-muscles-bulking-up.html
6. Stretch thoroughly after every workout. Stretching protects against injuries and also elongates your muscles. Regularly stretching can help keep you from developing knotty, bulky muscles.
No it does't0 -
"I know that everyone on here is not here to lose weight. People are going to believe what they want and who they want. I don't come on forums to change anyone's mind."
Yet you continue to reply to everyone's posts trying to disprove his or her's response. State what you want to state and move on. There is no need to continue to argue your point.
You can move on too.
See how easily you proved my point. It's like taking candy from a baby.....0 -
and if someone KNEW their own body and was so spot on and KNEW what they were talking about, wouldn't they already have been successful and be at their goal and then some?
Bry_all01, you might have me on ignore and good. I'm not on the fast track. I'm on the slow road. I'm aiming to lose fat and not scale weight. Scale weight loss and fat loss aren't the same thing. It takes time to lose fat or do you disagree with that as well?0 -
To the OP: This is something that I was just talking about recently. I do a mixture of cardio and lifting heavy. I cardio M, W, F, S (some running when the weather's nice, mostly step and spin when the weather's too cold for this thin blooded girl). T, Th, S I hit the weights and lift as heavy as I can go on reps of 8 - 10. I and bottom heavy (as in, that's where I genetically carry my fat first and last). In the picture below you will see a pair of boots shot from the top looking down. I broke the fob on the zipper off last winter zipping those bad boys up. By lowering my body fat I have so much excess room that I can no longer wear them under my boot pants without my pants laying ackward:
so that's my anecdotal evidence that agrees with the pages and pages of peer reviewed proof and facts supported by science that unless everything (diet, hormonal imbalances, and hours upon hours every single week in the gym) collides you will probably not find your end results bulky. You're building mucscle under fat which may temporarily increase your girth (love that word), but as you drop your overall bf% you'll find those remarkable muscles that will have you looking for a new pair of better fitting boots.0 -
Without steroids a woman cannot get bulky.Best result is coming from light weights with high reps.
The leaner you get the less bulky your calves are going to be.
yeah they can
Possible? Yes. But one would have to be predisposed to that via genetics and a workout routine next to none. You are talking about a very, very, very small portion of the population. I'm talking being bulky without a high bodyfat %.
Sort of silly to have this conversation considering no one has even seen any pics of the OP for context.0 -
"I know that everyone on here is not here to lose weight. People are going to believe what they want and who they want. I don't come on forums to change anyone's mind."
Yet you continue to reply to everyone's posts trying to disprove his or her's response. State what you want to state and move on. There is no need to continue to argue your point.
You can move on too.
See how easily you proved my point. It's like taking candy from a baby.....
I REALLY want some Happy Cola gummis now.....0 -
OH SNAP!!!
Go see a doctor.AZackery makes my head hurt.0 -
Just because it's on the internet doesn't make it true. It is impossible to "elongate" your muscles without surgery. Do you get all your information from ehow.com? That would certainly explain a lot...
Tigersword, correct me if I am wrong, but don't you use the internet to post things to me to try to prove that I don't know what I'm talking about?
I don't have to believe you. Just as you don't have to believe what I have posted.0 -
Stretching doesn't, and can't prevent "bulkiness." That's just silly. Your muscle size and shape is genetic, and there is nothing you can do to change the shape of them. No amount of stretching will make them longer or leaner. It is physically impossible, unless you cut your muscle off the bone and surgically reattach it somewhere else.
According to this site stretching can help prevent bulkiness. http://www.ehow.com/how_2339824_tone-muscles-bulking-up.html
6. Stretch thoroughly after every workout. Stretching protects against injuries and also elongates your muscles. Regularly stretching can help keep you from developing knotty, bulky muscles.
Just because it's on the internet doesn't make it true. It is impossible to "elongate" your muscles without surgery. Do you get all your information from ehow.com? That would certainly explain a lot...
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's the interwebz, they never lie to me or carry misinformation. I fully believe that everything I'm told on the interwebz is factually true, therefore I'm going to go puchase some old spice today because it is currently telling me that "you are beautiful, and so is your decision to buy this product" (old spice).
ehow is a wonderful source of consistently accurate informaiton, as is wikipedia.0 -
Ah, yes. The medical and/or fitness experts at ehow.com! Of course!According to this site stretching can help prevent bulkiness. http://www.ehow.com/how_2339824_tone-muscles-bulking-up.html
6. Stretch thoroughly after every workout. Stretching protects against injuries and also elongates your muscles. Regularly stretching can help keep you from developing knotty, bulky muscles.
My favorite part? The 3 lb weights in the pic. Where have I heard someone sing the praises of 3 lb weights before? :laugh:0 -
Just because it's on the internet doesn't make it true. It is impossible to "elongate" your muscles without surgery. Do you get all your information from ehow.com? That would certainly explain a lot...
Tigersword, correct me if I am wrong, but don't you use the internet to post things to me to try to prove that I don't know what I'm talking about?
I don't have to believe you. Just as you don't have to believe what I have posted.
My information comes from textbooks and peer reviewed scientific journals, not an ehow article written by an anonymous person with no credentials. Especially an article with no basis in science, that can easily be disproved with just a cursory examination of any scientific research on the subject.0 -
Stretching doesn't, and can't prevent "bulkiness." That's just silly. Your muscle size and shape is genetic, and there is nothing you can do to change the shape of them. No amount of stretching will make them longer or leaner. It is physically impossible, unless you cut your muscle off the bone and surgically reattach it somewhere else.
According to this site stretching can help prevent bulkiness. http://www.ehow.com/how_2339824_tone-muscles-bulking-up.html
6. Stretch thoroughly after every workout. Stretching protects against injuries and also elongates your muscles. Regularly stretching can help keep you from developing knotty, bulky muscles.
Just because it's on the internet doesn't make it true. It is impossible to "elongate" your muscles without surgery. Do you get all your information from ehow.com? That would certainly explain a lot...
I's the interwebz, they never lie to me or carry misinformation. I fully believe that everything I'm told on the interwebz is factually true, therefore I'm going to go puchase some old spice today because it is currently telling me that "you are beautiful, and so is your decision to buy this product" (old spice).
ehow is a wonderful source of consistently accurate informaiton, as is wikipedia.
and I want a mini hippopotamus that eats potato chips and lives in my closet
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In the picture below you will see a pair of boots shot from the top looking down. I broke the fob on the zipper off last winter zipping those bad boys up.
Allabtlm, those are some gorgeous gams you got there!
Which just goes to show, it's a lot easier to take someone seriously when (1) what they say makes sense and (b) there's some solid evidence that what they're saying works.
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