I want sexy arms - advice needed

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squeezylou82
squeezylou82 Posts: 12 Member
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Hiya
I started lifting weights again today after a long absence. In my old routine I used kettlebells and lifted dumbells, and did tone a little but never really got the result I wanted. I dream of sculpted arms and toned body! My question is, what weight should I be lifting, how many reps and how often for the best results? I am really watching what I eat now, which I wasn't before, but should I restrict my fat intake? Bit clueless as you've probably guessed! Advice and before and after photos would be most welcome :-)
Cheers
Louise
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  • clambert1273
    clambert1273 Posts: 840 Member
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    NROL4W
    STronglifts
    Starting Strength


    Any one of those :)
  • nataliebordeauxx
    nataliebordeauxx Posts: 94 Member
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    ^ Beat me to it! I was just about to say New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women :) Deadlift everything you see, and you will have killer arms in no time. Go girl!!
  • xcalygrl
    xcalygrl Posts: 1,897 Member
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    NROL4W
    STronglifts
    Starting Strength


    Any one of those :)

    Agree with all of this.
  • harphy
    harphy Posts: 290 Member
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    <---- You mean arms like mine? :smile:
    I took this photo yesterday in the gym after 2 1/2 months of Stronglifts 5*5. All I did was SL 5*5 and 15-20 swing with 16-20 kg kettlebell and 8-10 reps of dumbbell presses - the heaviest you can lift. I'm not super strict with food. Just make sure you eat enough - better more than less.
  • squeezylou82
    squeezylou82 Posts: 12 Member
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    Cool! Thanks everyone! And yes harphy, I want your arms!
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
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    Read the book New Rules of Lifting for Women even if you do not do that program. There is a lot of good info in there about your body, nutrition, etc.
  • squeezylou82
    squeezylou82 Posts: 12 Member
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    Thank you I will!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    Hiya
    I started lifting weights again today after a long absence. In my old routine I used kettlebells and lifted dumbells, and did tone a little but never really got the result I wanted. I dream of sculpted arms and toned body! My question is, what weight should I be lifting, how many reps and how often for the best results? I am really watching what I eat now, which I wasn't before, but should I restrict my fat intake? Bit clueless as you've probably guessed! Advice and before and after photos would be most welcome :-)
    Cheers
    Louise
    X

    you just need a calorie deficit.
  • jollyjoe321
    jollyjoe321 Posts: 529 Member
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    NROL4W
    STronglifts
    Starting Strength


    Any one of those :)

    Perfect, couldn't have said a better answer in as few words.

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