Lagging body parts

erikayvonne09
erikayvonne09 Posts: 21 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I've been working out 3x/week for almost two months now, hitting muscle groups 2x/week. I've also been in a deficit and have lost 10kgs. My legs are getting toned faster than my arms and it looks like I haven't made progress with my back yet. Any suggestions? Thank you.

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  • HilTri
    HilTri Posts: 378 Member
    I would say give it time. Some of it is genetics and finally vary your exercises.
  • erikayvonne09
    erikayvonne09 Posts: 21 Member
    HilTri wrote: »
    I would say give it time. Some of it is genetics and finally vary your exercises.

    Thanks! I agree with giving it time. I do rows with dumbbells and lat pulldowns with cables. Is there anything else I can add or do differently?
  • Lietchi
    Lietchi Posts: 6,974 Member
    edited June 2020
    Focusing on certain exercises is good if you feel you're lacking muscle in some areas. As for fat loss itself, unfortunately we can't choose where we lose fat or spot-reduce. Patience really is key.

    For the back I would add deadlifts to your routine, one of the 'big three' compound lifts.
  • erikayvonne09
    erikayvonne09 Posts: 21 Member
    Lietchi wrote: »
    Focusing on certain exercises is good if you feel you're lacking muscle in some areas. As for fat loss itself, unfortunately we can't choose where we lose fat or spot-reduce. Patience really is key.

    For the back I would add deadlifts to your routine, one of the 'big three' compound lifts.

    I already have deadlifts in my routine. Patience really is key. Thank you so much!
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Defining progress and goals would be extremely helpful along with your training history with current volume/intensity in relation to training history if any.
  • alexmose
    alexmose Posts: 792 Member
    To fix lagging body parts:

    1. Do that body part first. Use your energy up on that body part so you can maximize glycogen and get after it.
    2. Mobility work. Mind-muscle connection is everything here. You may not be connecting. Feel the squeeze.
    3. Patience.
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,529 Member
    I think @Chieflrg is saying this, but let me say that just a passing glance in the mirror really doesn't tell you much. I consider my lift weight and endurance metrics first. (Meaning: am I getting stronger?). I no longer increase lift weight unless I really have good endurance at the prior weight, as I'm a bit older and don't want to risk an injury. (Meaning: I will keep the same lift weight until I can do quite a lot of reps with it. I don't do low-rep high-weight lifts anymore.)

    If you want to really know how your appearance is changing, you need to have really good pictures taken. You can also do measurements, including DEXA, if you really want to know your body comp. This is beyond what I care about, but to each their own!
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