I want thinner arms

clare_1 · Post by **clare_1** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 1:05 pm

Since upping weights i have more tone and shape in arms but they are still too big for liking. 11''!!!!!

Any tips on reducing their size? Do you think I need to lose more weight? Im down to around 122lbs which is a 10lb loss but i hate arms!!!

HoustonTexan · Post by **HoustonTexan** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:35 pm

Why would you want to lose muscle? If you do your % will drop everywhere...

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:11 pm

well i don't think you need to lose any more wt whicjh will make things hard...drop all direct arm work (bicep/tricep exercises) but keep all indirect arm work in (chest, back, shoulder work etc)

clare_1 · Post by **clare_1** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 4:52 am

No its not the muscle. They havnt changed in size since i started working more. They are firmer but not smaller. I really do think I still have fat to lose.

I will do less direct exercises but I think maybe theres more i can do. Its depressing!

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:29 am

if it's basically lacking in muscle then you may need to ad in some direct tricep work then (assuming it's the back of the arm, a common one for chicky's)

if it's fat storage where everywhere else your good then it may be either:

1 - circulating progesterone levels being elevated
2 - a birth control issue...try switching or going off it and see what happens
3 - eliminate eating/drinking out of plastics, staying away from burning candles, peerfumes/colognes, aerosol air freshners, pesticides/insecticides
4 - try an anto estrogen/progesterone (omega 3's)
5 - try vitex agnus castus
6 - try calcium d-glucerate

a little technical...comes an article titlkes "regional fat storage"or somethign by marc mcdougal...a good interesting read

see what training does first up, increase your omega 3's (fish oil x 6/day at least) and search up on the other points there

juan92 · Post by **juan92** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:48 pm

Hight Intensity Interval Workouts, help you reduce body fat. i mean so does weight lifting but its always nice to try something different, or you could mix it in.

Packard · Post by **Packard** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:38 pm

Try hitting a speedbag. It gives an excellent upper body cardiovascular workout and tones your arms. It will build an impressive shoulder making the arms look smaller by comparison. It works the biceps and triceps and will tighten the torso.

A heavy bag is a good workout too, but it will take too much out of you for you to do enough for cardio work. It is more likely to cause an injury than hitting the speed bag (which causes almost no injuries at all).

Also, juggling will work the shoulders and arms and can provide a reasonable amount of cardio work (not as good as the speed bag, but it requires almost no equipment and does not make any noise).

The biggest problem with the speedbag is if your gym does not have one then mounting it in the house will result in huge amounts of noise that will disturb almost everyone. Other than that, a nearly perfect upper body cardio exercise.

Jumanji23 · Post by **Jumanji23** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:04 pm

after reading clare's message several times, I have come to an executive decision that she is fishing for a compliment. ha ha

in the event she is NOT fishing, i suggest laying off the delayed weight intervals and incorporate a high intensity stamina program, like a mini-crossfit, which incorporates nothing but body weight/core intensive training for short periods of time (20-30 minute workouts). You'll expend a lot of energy and perhaps cut down on your bulk. I think 5'4" 122 is ridiculous to think your 11" pythons are too big, but that just opinion.

clare_1 · Post by **clare_1** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:49 am

Er excuse me if i want a compliment i wont fish i will ask straight out. I dont beat around the bush.

And weight, arm size etc is not ridiculous to me. Its very important. Cheers!!

Jumanji23 · Post by **Jumanji23** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 4:21 pm

Clare, I was seriously being sincere in a "joking" way. and by ridiculous i meant your arms at 11 inches don't seem too big at all. you seem pretty damn fit! the ridiculous comment was intended as compliment for sure, so again please accept apologies if it seemed otherwise. but try sugestion involving more core-intensive training (high intensity crossfit) like i mentioned though...may help. I think swanso's idea (keep all indirect arm work in your current workout but direct work out) is a great suggestion, too.

clare_1 · Post by **clare_1** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:16 am

Oh ok. Well sorry for the strop. Maybe i am a bit defensive at the moment but feel free to shout back at me.

Thanks for the advice. x