My Arms are HUGE!

Jerkis
Jerkis Posts: 23 Member
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello everyone!

I started my journey in February 2010 and so far I have lost 72 lbs. The thing is that I am 5'9 and now I weigh 160. i Need to get down to 120/130. Something near that. Now My problem is that although my stomach an waist is getting insanely small, my arms don't seem to get down. I have seen pictures of people who had lost weight and i do see that the arms are so nice and toned. How can i achieve this>?

I go to the gym 5/week and spend an 1HR On the treadmill and 30 mins doing strength exercises... Help? Thanks :)

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  • jill___
    jill___ Posts: 188 Member
    I have the SAME problem and it's sooooooo annoying!! I'll definitely be checking back to see what people have for advice!
  • Do strength training exercises that isolate the arm muscles.
  • weight lifting, wt lifting and more weight lifting....and a little bit of time...
  • Couple things....

    One, as you build muscle if you have any layers of fat in that area, that spot will appear bigger. Happens when I work my abs and I am also heavy. So be a little prepared for that. BUT, it will work out if you stick to it.

    Next, train your arms twice a week (Mon / Thurs or something like that). Make sure you are doing enough work, and really stressing the muscle. (if you need help with a plan, give me a shout). People tend to either do too much, or not enough work.
  • Jerkis
    Jerkis Posts: 23 Member
    I really dont know how to get down there with these huge arms!!! :( i hope someone gives us the key :)
  • josavage
    josavage Posts: 472 Member
    If your arms are your problem area, they will be the last place where you lose the fat. I agree with the previous poster that said weight lifting, weight lifting and more weight lifting. Don't be afraid to go heavy on the weights - you won't bulk up. If you can get through 3 sets of 15 easily your weights are not high enough. You should be unable to finish the last set or just barely able to finish.
  • Jerkis
    Jerkis Posts: 23 Member
    THANK YOU! Will do :)
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