Bulging veins in arms and legs from lifting, exercise
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tnqnt
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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?
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?
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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.0 -
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Yes, its normal. With fat loss you will see things like that pop out. The leaner you get, the more will show. It is different for everyone, so some may not experience this. Go look at bodybuilder pics. They are engorged when you workout, so they are more prominent then.0
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When you lift weights you are pumping blood into the area. Plus if you're a newbie you're likely leaning out while gaining muscle.0
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Nasty!0 -
When you reduce body fat from lifting, it causes the revelation of muscles and the veins on top of muscles. It shows your hard work. When you see the veins pumping while lifting, its because your muscles are doing work and require more of your blood supply to do the work. It's normal.0
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Nasty!
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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.
^This. Picts please.0 -
The picture is nasty.0
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In addition to being related to temporarily raised arterial blood pressure and being lean, it's also influenced by age (thinner, less elastic skin as you get older) and genetics (commonly referred to as vascularity). I have always had very prominent veins (the blood banks love me), and when I lost weight they got even more prominent (which is one thing I haven't really loved about getting leaner).0
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The picture is nasty.
the photo is quite obviously photoshopped.0 -
Go see your doctor before your veins expload0
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The picture is nasty.
you felt the need to say it twice?
we saw.0 -
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.0 -
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hey OP!
don't worry about the visibility/prominence of your veins. it's likely genetic and possibly due to thin skin! i am incredibly vascular; you can see the veins on my shoulders, chest, hips and legs very clearly... especially if i've worked out that day. it can be a little unsightly in winter (if you tend to be very pale like me), but a little time in the sun come summer will fix that0 -
I love veins popping out of my arms... Shows I'm doing something right during my workout! :laugh:
Though too much would be overkill, fortunately no nasty veins on my head area :drinker:0 -
I'm weird but I would love for my veins to start showing! You may now know there is one person on this earth who is jelly lol0
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