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I want sexy arms - advice needed
squeezylou82
Posts: 12 Member
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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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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NROL4W
STronglifts
Starting Strength
Any one of those
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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!! 0
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NROL4W
STronglifts
Starting Strength
Any one of those
Agree with all of this.0 -
<---- You mean arms like mine?
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.0 -
Cool! Thanks everyone! And yes harphy, I want your arms!0
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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.0
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Thank you I will!0
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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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you just need a calorie deficit.0 -
NROL4W
STronglifts
Starting Strength
Any one of those
Perfect, couldn't have said a better answer in as few words.0
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