Thread: Building Muscle Mass & Burning Fat

Hi all! I'm a F, 5'6, 135lbs, about 18% BF. My goal is to lose a few (5-7) pounds but more importanly get my BF down to 15% or so. My question is, can you build muscle on some body parts while leaning out others and still lose a few pounds of fat at the same time? For instance, my quads are big so I don't want to make them any bigger yet my hamstrings and calves need more muscle tone. And I still need to lose a few pounds. From what I am learning, you do 3-4 sets of lower reps with heavier weight to build muscle mass. However, you use a challenging yet lighter weight with more reps to lean out. And then if you do too much cardio you will burn the muscle you are building YET I need to lose a few pounds.

My weight training routine is very challenging and takes 90m a night (I workout with a partner).

S Legs
M Chest & Tri's
T Back & Bi's
W Legs
Th Shoulders

30m Cardio 3-4 times a week after weights. Thinking of switching it to morning and upping to 45m 5x week. Any constructive thoughts are much appreciated!!! And sorry for so much info in one chunk

Originally Posted by LuckiGirl79

From what I am learning, you do 3-4 sets of lower reps with heavier weight to build muscle mass. However, you use a challenging yet lighter weight with more reps to lean out. And then if you do too much cardio you will burn the muscle you are building YET I need to lose a few pounds.

High reps will not get you leaner. Cardio and diet will. All high reps will do is get your endurance up. Heavier weight 6-8reps or around there will get you good muscle mass if you use good form.