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Originally Posted by ruby rush
Hi,
I'm a pretty fit person. I'm around 105 pounds and 5'4". My issue is that I have large arms and don't know how to get them to be slim and slender with slight definition. Genetics have a lot to do with this as my mom has large arms too. I work out often, cardio and lift light weights with high reps, but my arms are still a problem. I feel like I'm pretty skinny in general so I'm scared of losing more weight. This is a dilemma for me because lifting more weights will only make my arms bulkier and more defined, which I don't need, and cardio/diet will make me skinnier in general which I don't need either. I know you can't make specific body parts smaller by spot treating them...this is a generally accepted fact. Am I stuck with these large arms forever? It's so frustrating. Any advise would be very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Ruby Rush
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Hi ruby,
I think the problem is your body type - "Upper". Try to measure circumference of your shoulders and hips and see what is wider. If it's shoulders - you are "Upper" body type. By the way, many female celebrities are "Upper" - Madonna for example. If your arms do not have definition - it should be your fat level. The only solution I can suggest is to keep your fat level to a minimum. Again, Madonna's fat level is about 16%. Check yours online and see...
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/librar...calculator.htm
Regarding exercises I would suggest stop doing weights and switch to female push-ups (on the knees). It will save you a lot of time and keep your arms toned. As a professional personal trainer I'll tell you - free weights can be very tricky. I am doing free weights with my clients only when they are reaching ideal body fat level and need to correct certain areas of the arms, mostly triceps (back of the arms). I hope it'll help...