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Reducing size of a specific muscle? - May 13 2008 0:01:34

oxfish

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Hi everyone. Strange question I know but what is the best way to reduce the size of a specific muscle?

I feel my chest is too developed in relation to the rest of my body. I am happy with my overall size and condition so rather than increase the size of my arms, back, shoulders etc. I would rather lose some mass from my chest.

Is it a case of just reducing the weight, training chest less frequently or a combination of both?

Thanks

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RE: Reducing size of a specific muscle? - May 13 2008 8:25:03

Incredible Bulk

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IMO keep training as normal, unless you have a 52" chest and 15" arms its not going to be that big of a deal.

How big are you?

How long have you been training?

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RE: Reducing size of a specific muscle? - May 13 2008 12:55:47

shefjam

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youre a joker

train arms heavier and harder and get them bigger, dont be a wimp

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RE: Reducing size of a specific muscle? - May 13 2008 15:37:35

oxfish

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Due to the nature of my job I do not want to get any bigger!! I want to lose some size specifically off my chest!

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RE: Reducing size of a specific muscle? - May 13 2008 16:51:28

loz_86

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just stop training it for a while then

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RE: Reducing size of a specific muscle? - May 13 2008 20:04:56

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what job would make you want to loose size?

as above. stop trianing it.

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RE: Reducing size of a specific muscle? - May 13 2008 22:21:28

oxfish

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Im a model. After years of following a bodybuilders diet/training routine I have decided I would prefer a smaller leaner physique to potentially acquire more work.

Thanks for the replies, I think ill train it less frequently with lighter weights. See what happens but I suspect spot reducing muscle is harder than it seems!

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RE: Reducing size of a specific muscle? - May 13 2008 22:30:41

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just a thought, but training less frequently with less weight, whilst keeping the rest of your training the same, without changing your diet, isn't that gonna cause a slight imbalance there somewhere else?

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