I am a 21 yr old male. I am a competitive rower who lifts regularly. My diet is very balanced and healthy. Question/problem- I want to define ("tone") my muscles more. Everything I read just tells me to loose fat. I don't have any fat. I do not want to gain limp bulky muscle (and that is what it seems like 1.5 yrs of lifting has gotten me). Is toning really a myth? Do high reps define muscle more than low reps? I can't find any information for someone who has no weight to loose!
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defining a lean body
- Thread starter ksb24930
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okay, I exaggerate-
I have little fat to loose. I will simplify my question- In the past I have done the body for life routine where I lifted 1 set of 12x10x8x6x12x12. But, eventually, I changed, because I heard it was good to mix routines up. I went to lifting 6 days/week and concentrating on different muscle groups. If it is true that low reps (1-5) will gain mass quickly and high reps (15-20) might not gain any mass, what should I do to maximize strength without mass?
I apologize for this rambling question- take it easy on me
I have little fat to loose. I will simplify my question- In the past I have done the body for life routine where I lifted 1 set of 12x10x8x6x12x12. But, eventually, I changed, because I heard it was good to mix routines up. I went to lifting 6 days/week and concentrating on different muscle groups. If it is true that low reps (1-5) will gain mass quickly and high reps (15-20) might not gain any mass, what should I do to maximize strength without mass?
I apologize for this rambling question- take it easy on me
I NEVER change my weight when bulking or cutting. I always keep it the same. All you have to do is manipulate your macro breakdown.ksb24930 said:I am a 21 yr old male. I am a competitive rower who lifts regularly. My diet is very balanced and healthy. Question/problem- I want to define ("tone") my muscles more. Everything I read just tells me to loose fat. I don't have any fat. I do not want to gain limp bulky muscle (and that is what it seems like 1.5 yrs of lifting has gotten me). Is toning really a myth? Do high reps define muscle more than low reps? I can't find any information for someone who has no weight to loose!