Thread: scultpting and toning work out

i forgot to let you guys know
im 6'5
weight 240
and 16 yrs old
idk if that helps if yu guys want my max weight and stuff let me know

Read the stickies at the top of the training forum my friend, they have all the info you need...

I've been using a rep range of 8-12. It seems to be working as far as size and definition goes. Of course, you've got to focus on the diet to really see results. Good luck.

low weight high reps is a myth. The only thing that has ever done for me is give me a cardio workout. And when I hit the weights, cardio is the LAST thing on my mind. I've found as far as "toning" goes the 12-15 range workls for me. But I'm a chickita...I'm sure that plays a part in it too

You cant "tone" a muscle. They get bigger or they get smaller according to training stimulus and diet combined. They cant tone, shape, sculpt, make an ugly person beautiful, or do your taxes - they grow or shrink, period.

A shapely muscle is one with less fat over the top of it than a non-shapely one. To reveal a muscle's shape, you must lower your bodyfat percentage.

Originally Posted by Gazhole

You cant "tone" a muscle. They get bigger or they get smaller according to training stimulus and diet combined. They cant tone, shape, sculpt, make an ugly person beautiful, or do your taxes - they grow or shrink, period.

A shapely muscle is one with less fat over the top of it than a non-shapely one. To reveal a muscle's shape, you must lower your bodyfat percentage.

I was going to attempt a joke about my muscles doing my taxes for me but i couldnt think of a good one

But Gazhole is totally right about your bodyfat revealing more of the muscles shape. If you wish to lower bodyfat your main focus should be on your diet but also ensure your training is good aswell to ensure you dont lose any strength/size

Originally Posted by StanUk

I was going to attempt a joke about my muscles doing my taxes for me but i couldnt think of a good one

One day, padawan...one day.

You want to lift moderate to heavy weights 2-4 days per week. You want to do some cardiovascular exercise another 2-3 days per week (1-2 days of that training being anaerobic once you build some type of conditioning base). Then you want to stop eating like shit, and preferably count your calories. There you have it, in a nutshell.

Originally Posted by Gazhole

You cant "tone" a muscle. They get bigger or they get smaller according to training stimulus and diet combined. They cant tone, shape, sculpt, make an ugly person beautiful, or do your taxes - they grow or shrink, period.

A shapely muscle is one with less fat over the top of it than a non-shapely one. To reveal a muscle's shape, you must lower your bodyfat percentage.

Thank you! That word "tone" is used in the wrong way. Drives me insane!

Originally Posted by Jodi

Thank you! That word "tone" is used in the wrong way. Drives me insane!

Dont worry, me too. I just imagine the muscle literally morphing into random shapes when people do "toning" exercises. That way its more hilarious than infuriating

Ooh look, a bunny...

Man your going to be a Giant, Im 6'7 now but when I was your age I was 6'2' and weighrd about 160. Do this

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yeh i mean i never worked out ina gym in my life, the only gym ive been to is my boxing gym for about 2 yrs and now i took a break to cut some weight n gain some strenght and definition to my body so its all new to me ive had ppl tell me for many years to work out and just been busy and stuff like that
i just recently maxed
my bench at 200 (1 rep)
Lt pull down 180 (1 rep)
triceps about 90-110 maybemore (1 rep)
biceps curls about 75-85 1 bar/together (1 rep)
umm im not sure bout calves and legs but im getting that wen i go to the gym

Originally Posted by DontStop

low weight high reps is a myth. The only thing that has ever done for me is give me a cardio workout. And when I hit the weights, cardio is the LAST thing on my mind. I've found as far as "toning" goes the 12-15 range workls for me. But I'm a chickita...I'm sure that plays a part in it too

Originally Posted by squanto

Yeah, I know. Who knew she's a banana?

Originally Posted by DOMS

Yeah, I know. Who knew she's a banana?

OK now i'm even more confused