Bulging veins in arms and legs from lifting, exercise

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  • Doberdawn
    Doberdawn Posts: 732 Member
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    Please read the link I posted. It explains it. A lot of what you're posting are myths. The medical reasons for what happens & why are set out.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
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    Yes, it's normal.


    Madonna has a very low body fat in that pictures, and she's 50+ isn't she? I doubt she lifts weights. However, lets not "body shame" her either.
    you doubt she lifts weights? Madonna has been lifting weights as part of her fitness and training for decades. It's how she stays in shape to perform.
  • tnqnt
    tnqnt Posts: 397 Member
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    Anyone have an explanation for this?

    Ever since I really started working out pretty hard, my arms and legs (particularly forearms and lower legs) have bulging veins. They are definitely more prominent while lifting, but still are visible when I am not.

    What is the reasoning for this? Is this normal?

    Not sure if serious. Post pictures.

    Not while lifting, but here is a pic of the veins in my forearm... they get more pronounced when lifting....

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  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
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    I'm not a fan of the vascular look (not that people can control that LOL). I have recently realized that I am quite vascular. And they are really obvious when I'm lifting. Ah well. I'm starting to embrace it as showing all the hard work I've been doing!
  • tnqnt
    tnqnt Posts: 397 Member
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    I know - I have been doing this for a while and have really noticed the veins since the weight loss and since upping my strength training.... They aren't that bad while I am not lifting, but they really become more pronounced while at the gym...!
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
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    I've always had veins close to the surface. With my pale skin, my chest looks like a road map LOL. But, now the ones on my arms are quite prominent, and bulge when lifting.
  • tnqnt
    tnqnt Posts: 397 Member
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    Exactly! Although, I was never veiny before ...but now they bulge... my lower legs, too! ... and then there is one going from my shoulder, through my bicep, and down to my elbow..... I think its lifting inspired stress, or something?
  • tnqnt
    tnqnt Posts: 397 Member
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    Oh ...eww! Is that real?
  • tnqnt
    tnqnt Posts: 397 Member
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    Go see your doctor before your veins expload

    Sarcasm was not my request - I was looking for honesty.
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
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    It happens. I think it's more a matter of your body temperature and body fat level than anything but lifting does make them bigger. Don't worry. People will be too busy admiring your muscles to care.
  • Nightterror218
    Nightterror218 Posts: 375 Member
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    Part of it has to do with your body and veins them selves. Some people have shallower located veins and some have deeper veins. I myself have deep veins except in my hands.
  • Shock_Wave
    Shock_Wave Posts: 1,573 Member
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    OP its called...

    Vasodilation

    I think it feels awesome personally

    Have a nice day :flowerforyou:
  • kuntry_navy
    kuntry_navy Posts: 677 Member
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    AND

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    nice guns!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
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    AND

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    nice guns!

    Beat me to it...

    Looks like you're doing everything right to me.
  • tnqnt
    tnqnt Posts: 397 Member
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    OP its called...

    Vasodilation

    I think it feels awesome personally

    Have a nice day :flowerforyou:

    Thanks .... is this a positive thing? For women? I see a little of it on my lower legs, as well - not sure if i like it... but don't want to back off on lifting, as I have other positive results....
  • Shock_Wave
    Shock_Wave Posts: 1,573 Member
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    OP its called...

    Vasodilation

    I think it feels awesome personally

    Have a nice day :flowerforyou:

    Thanks .... is this a positive thing? For women? I see a little of it on my lower legs, as well - not sure if i like it... but don't want to back off on lifting, as I have other positive results....

    Of course it is for any gender. Increased blood flow to your muscles = increased performance.
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
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    Why can't I find that Stewie gif when I really need it!?
  • tnqnt
    tnqnt Posts: 397 Member
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    Why can't I find that Stewie gif when I really need it!?

    What is a Stewie gif and why do you need it?
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
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    Why can't I find that Stewie gif when I really need it!?

    What is a Stewie gif and why do you need it?

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  • sixibabey
    sixibabey Posts: 80 Member
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    if u want to debulk u should drop weights try to do like 40-50 reps w/5 lbs weights to get rid of gross muscles

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