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Gym tips for a woman starting at the gym??? Goals are to lose fat and gain toning and not be too bulk. I want strong arms and toned lengthened legs. Any and all suggestion are much appreciated🙏
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Anonymous 2w

Toning in the big 26 😭✌️ Jokes aside, just eat enough protein, be in a deficit and train hard

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Anonymous 2w

Toning is just building muscle and having a decently low body fat percentage. Getting bulky is HARD, so I wouldn’t worry about it. If you theoretically were to find yourself getting bulkier than you wish (this would be over years of lifting), simply cut back on the weights! As a new lifter, you can gain muscle, even on a cut, so #1 and #2’s advice is solid.

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Anonymous 2w

Lift weights, eat protein, and eat less calories

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 2w

As for specific exercises, you can’t really go wrong with almost any beginner routine given your goals. You should try to building up a baseline amount of functional strength with presses, squats, and other compound movements, and then add in some isolation exercises in places you want to see growth (e.g. biceps, triceps, quads, hamstrings, calves, etc.). Just make sure your training isn’t too unbalanced toward certain muscles (e.g. not working chest/back at all, working opposing muscles . . .

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 2w

like biceps/triceps very unevenly, etc). Wishing you the best of luck! Starting can be tough (I know it was for me), but once you start, you’ll be so glad you did! I’ve never once went to the gym and regretted going.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 2w

How could I figure out how much protein is enough and if I’m in a deficit? Also which exercises are best?

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

You just need 0.8-1g of protein per pound of bodyweight. Track your calories, be in a 200-300 calorie deficit. Exercises: Biceps - ez bar curls, hammer curls Triceps- bar pushdowns, any overhead variation Shoulders- lateral raises, rear delt flys, ohp

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

These are just for arms Don't ignore other muscle groups, train hard 💪

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