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Those of you who actively lift weights...what do you do to NOT bulk up?

Less weight, more reps?

More weigh, less reps?

I have heard different views...I obviously want to tone but not gain any bulk. :)

Thanks

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I take 2 classes at the gym every day. the first is cardio and then the second is more of a tone class. I normally use 3 pound weight is toning while doing cardio and when just toning I will use 5 or 8 pounds. reps are normally 3/4 reps of 8

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My personal trainer has me stick with 10 pounds or less and never more than 10 reps per exercise.

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My trainer recommends low weights to start, high reps (12-15), and 3 sets of each exercise.

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Weight is an mean compliment being a women it directly reflects on her look.And now a days its very funny to see some womens are eating oily substances so looking fatty, I have been doing weight lifting now for about 3 months with no cardio. I do a circuit program with little time in between machines.Now I can use all the equipment I have purchased and stored in my "exercise room".

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My trainer recommends low weights to start, high reps (12-15), and 3 sets of each exercise.

that's what my trainer has done with me- I've slowly built up the weight but am not bulky by any means- just toned. The more lean muscle mass you have, the more calories you burn so doing some weight/resistance exercise is a good thing!

don't worry- you won't turn into the hulk!

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light weights higher reps for toning up. heavier weight lower reps builds mass. I use the weights just as a device to move more.

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My trainer recently had me do my rep really really slowly and really concentrate and isolate the muscle that I am working.

It was super hard......in fact I went down to 3 pound weights for some exercises that I was able to do 12 pound weights when I was going at a moderate pace.

Wierd huh? who would have thought?

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Honestly...It is extremly difficult for any woman to bulk up from weights. Unless your taking supplements its almost impoosible. Your muscle will gain defination and strength. And the best part is those muscle will burn more cals all day.

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