This is dumb I know, but I have no arm definition. I have abs (not that I really care) but I seem to be storing a lot of fat in my arms (comparatively). I cant imagine what I can do to change this but I heard that a sign of higher than normal Estrogen levels may cause you to store fat in the triceps .
Is this correct ? I have been tested about 5mths ago for full blood but cant remember if I looked at that ( I went over with my doctor at the time) . I do know that my Test levels were exactly mid range.
Any suggestions?
I’m sure no one cares but my arms are 17" post workout 16.5 cold , if that helps
It could be a bodyfat issue. It could be a genetic thing. It could be a hormonal thing. It could be all in your head.[/quote]
Yeah. It might just be a genetic thing, and your arms will only be defined at quite low levels of bodyfat. I knew a girl like that. Really pretty and generally a nice body, but she seemed to store all her fat in her arms and shoulders instead of more in the ass and legs like most women.
Very unfortunate. Arms and shoulders looked bad even when she was just a little bit heavy. But she looked great at her wedding when she was really lean.
Maybe instead of trying to get definition you would do better to add mass to them. A lot of times guys with small arms that don’t have defintion just need to get bigger. What are you doing workout wise for your arms?
I wouldn’t give a rat’s ass about some vague hormone based theories (“I’ve heard that guys with fast growing toenails have short muscle bellies in the rear delt”)
It’s not that complicated.
Incorporate sandbag training into your cardio routine. Do a lot of pushups.
In summary, you need to train more stamina related exercises involving arms. This way, local metabolism is sped up.
It’s the same reason some guys “tone” muscles with high reps and do endless series of situps. While it’s pretty retarded to assume you’ll get better shaped muscles, it works definately for fat loss to some degree. And if you say you can see your abs, but your guns are too meaty, you will see vast improvements fast. (two to three months)
You could lose strength and lean mass but the fat WILL go away with time.
Happy sweating.
[quote]Schwarzfahrer wrote:
In summary, you need to train more stamina related exercises involving arms. This way, local metabolism is sped up.
It’s the same reason some guys “tone” muscles with high reps and do endless series of situps. While it’s pretty retarded to assume you’ll get better shaped muscles, it works definately for fat loss to some degree. And if you say you can see your abs, but your guns are too meaty, you will see vast improvements fast. (two to three months)
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Spot reduction doesn’t work. Nobody using the crunches bench at my gym daily has a six-pack.
The OP would have to drop more overall bodyfat to bring out his arms, assuming they are as bad as he thinks.
I think anything over what I have compared to my frame would look odd . I workout 5 days/wk two of those are twice a day . The last 4 weeks have been focusing alot and working:
Mon Heavy arms (ie. heavy cheat curls + other *maby )
These are done at the end of my workout and its usally just somthing “fun” . I always go pretty intense wether it be the 100reps or something really heavy. I snatch alot and usally include 3 sets of my back focusing more on my arms than back at the end of the workout.
Hope this makes sense , Im always pushing myself and like I said the size isnt what Im worried about.
how come you post this “routine” here for your arms and the only exercises you care to mention are bicep exercises? do you not have triceps?
and at 5’11", 233lbs, i would definitely be curious to see where your weight it, i would expect arms 1.5-2 inches larger than yours with that kind of weight.
16.5" arms on a guy of your size is small, and it screams out that possibly your abs arent as well defined as you think they are- point being, you need bigger arms, this muscle tone you are in search of requires some muscle to be there.
It’s not that complicated.
Incorporate sandbag training into your cardio routine. Do a lot of pushups.
In summary, you need to train more stamina related exercises involving arms. This way, local metabolism is sped up.
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I dont think that training arms with higher reps will result in spot reduction. If anything, you need to drop bodyfat numbers to get your lean mass showing.
higher reps more frequently will result in loss of size (and probably strength as well). This guy needs some heay weights and low reps to build the size to begin with, then watch his diet to get his efforts to show.
get lots of heavy tricep exercises in to get them to grow, people often overlook them and stick to biceps. Lots heavy bench, military presses, and some rack lockouts, combined with some lighter weight exercises should be enough.
[quote]bboybean wrote:
Sorry I havnt updated my profile but I am 215ish now .
I just wanted to give an example of the frequency I train my arms . For Tri’s I go heavy on close grip 2x wk 1x lighter sometimes 2x25 or 100rep sets.
Anyways Im done focusing on arms right now but I don’t think that intensity or lack of training is a cause.
Im not sure what Im asking but was just wondering if anyone else has a problem like this, and again its not really a big deal I more just curious.[/quote]
Your stats don’t add up. At 5’11" and 215lbs, you arms are ONLY 16.5"? And you claim to be lean enough to see your abs?
Your stats don’t add up. At 5’11" and 215lbs, you arms are ONLY 16.5"? And you claim to be lean enough to see your abs?
Yeah I don’t see whats wrong with what I stated. I understand that YOU think 16.5 is not that large. What part of what I said does not add up?
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This isn’t about you not being that large in general. I have weighed what you did and watched many others with the same stats you claim and their arms are larger. It makes me wonder if you even measured them correctly or if you are as lean as you say you are. If you aren’t as lean, then your problem has the simple solution of dieting any extra weight off.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
bboybean wrote:
Professor X wrote:
Your stats don’t add up. At 5’11" and 215lbs, you arms are ONLY 16.5"? And you claim to be lean enough to see your abs?
Yeah I don’t see whats wrong with what I stated. I understand that YOU think 16.5 is not that large. What part of what I said does not add up?
This isn’t about you not being that large in general. I have weighed what you did and watched many others with the same stats you claim and their arms are larger. It makes me wonder if you even measured them correctly or if you are as lean as you say you are. If you aren’t as lean, then your problem has the simple solution of dieting any extra weight off.[/quote]
yeah im 6’1" and 200 i can only slighty see my abs and i have 17 inch arms. 16.5 inch arms ofr your stats doesnt make sense. how much can you see your abs? is it a 4 pack when flexed casue that is not having a six pack. my arms looked fatty till recently when i dropped a bunch of weight and they still arent where i want them to be you need to lose some fat. and that workout posted is retarted. curls arent the way to get big arms. 2/3 of your arm is tricep.
I spent the mojority of my lifting life without performing isolation work and instead the Squat/dead/bench. Aside from some lockout and grip work I did’nt concern myself with “showy muscles” lol.
I know this contributes alot to my lack of arm and calf development comparatively .
Regardless even at 16.5 cold should I be able to have at least some seperation between the tri’s and bi’s . Its looks like im on straight d-bol or something.
[quote]bboybean wrote:
I spent the mojority of my lifting life without performing isolation work and instead the Squat/dead/bench. Aside from some lockout and grip work I did’nt concern myself with “showy muscles” lol.
I know this contributes alot to my lack of arm and calf development comparatively .
Regardless even at 16.5 cold should I be able to have at least some seperation between the tri’s and bi’s . Its looks like im on straight d-bol or something.
no d-bol would give you the definition you want,I myself am 5’11 215lbs with 16in arms cold(dunno how big flexed)and my bf is between 15-20%,but let me tell you this-when I hold a weight in my hand you can damn sure see definition,I’m calling bs on your stats or your story.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
bboybean wrote:
Professor X wrote:
Your stats don’t add up. At 5’11" and 215lbs, you arms are ONLY 16.5"? And you claim to be lean enough to see your abs?
Yeah I don’t see whats wrong with what I stated. I understand that YOU think 16.5 is not that large. What part of what I said does not add up?
This isn’t about you not being that large in general. I have weighed what you did and watched many others with the same stats you claim and their arms are larger. It makes me wonder if you even measured them correctly or if you are as lean as you say you are. If you aren’t as lean, then your problem has the simple solution of dieting any extra weight off.[/quote]
Maybe he carries alot of weight in his legs. How big are your calfs and quads? I used to play football with a guy who had monstrous legs compared to the rest of his body could be the same issue.