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Donki

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Arm definition - 20 June 2008 13:05
Hi guys,

Making good progress with my forarms, bi's and tri's. Only thing is I dont have great difinition just a thick bicep and tricep, is there any way of increasign the def, or will this just come? A guy in the gym said to lower the wait and increase the reps and do it at a higher tempo or is it a fat issue although when tensed there isn't a great deal to "pinch".

Any advise appreciated.
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RE: Arm definition - 20 June 2008 13:09
Definition is down to BF I'm afraid mate. Which is down to cardio and diet rather than weight and reps
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RE: Arm definition - 20 June 2008 14:03
Are u talking sub 10% to get good solid definition? I am at just over 18%, so the machine in boots tells me. Guess its onto the rowing machine .

Thanks mate
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RE: Arm definition - 20 June 2008 14:27
10% would be pretty lean and have you looking sharpe even in less complementary lighting conditions if you have reasonable muscle bulk
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RE: Arm definition - 20 June 2008 14:45
Just bulk up and cut next summer, as dirtyvest says definition is down to lowering your bf%, you should see decent definition at around 12% but it varies from person to person.
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RE: Arm definition - 20 June 2008 16:32


ORIGINAL: Icemansoldier

Just bulk up and cut next summer, as dirtyvest says definition is down to lowering your bf%, you should see decent definition at around 12% but it varies from person to person.


gotta agree there..concentrate on getting some good size first then look to strip away the fat. If you got big biceps then you'll notice a difference with only a few % decrease in body fat, you dont need to go to extremes.
Only by going too far can one possibly find out how far one can go.

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BP 127.5kg x6 SQ 170kg x8, DL 190kg x4,
Weighted Dips +45kg x 8

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RE: Arm definition - 20 June 2008 18:11
Yeah if you have big biceps, triceps and shoulders they will show at even a highish bf%, mines arent that big so i need to get to 12/13% for them to show, just an example.
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RE: Arm definition - 20 June 2008 18:11
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RE: Arm definition - 20 June 2008 20:15
Try 21's mate got my arms well slim , tender and ripped, plus rock hard!!!! If you dont know what they are ask at your gym or look in the forum leaflets!!!

21's are the way forward for what you are looking for!

I had a belly and mild titties but my arms were awesome from 21's

good luck

s33nyboy
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RE: Arm definition - 20 June 2008 21:16
hey u guys keep talkin bout how much BF u got how can i find that out?
i am really quite fat with really good arms coz i used to just do curls wen i was board an got lucky i spose but now i am very seriouse bout body building but would like to find out how much BF i have can any 1 help me?????
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RE: Arm definition - 20 June 2008 21:53
there are a couple ways to measure body fat, firstly using a pair of callipers to measure fat at certain areas on the body ie back of arm, belly etc but the best way i have found is an electronic device at my gym, simply attach one end to your toe and another to a finger and it sends an electrical current through the body and come back with a result. i know this can vary depending on how well hydrated a person is but its a good start!!

another way is to look in the mirror and see the changes for yourself when introducing cardio and/or a new diet
Only by going too far can one possibly find out how far one can go.

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BP 127.5kg x6 SQ 170kg x8, DL 190kg x4,
Weighted Dips +45kg x 8

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RE: Arm definition - 20 June 2008 22:45


ORIGINAL: zanda

hey u guys keep talkin bout how much BF u got how can i find that out?
i am really quite fat with really good arms coz i used to just do curls wen i was board an got lucky i spose but now i am very seriouse bout body building but would like to find out how much BF i have can any 1 help me?????


Buy BF% calipers off the internet or you could post your pic and poeple could give you a rough number.
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RE: Arm definition - 22 June 2008 16:26
Or try a body fat calculator on the net, its pretty rough but the american marines use it. Here is one you could use http://www.linear-software.com/online.html
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RE: Arm definition - 24 June 2008 15:42
hey guys thanx alot really helped me alot
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