Most women want the same type of body. They want to be lean, but not too skinny, they want some muscle definition in arms, stomach and legs, with a bubbly butt.. BUT NOT TOO BULKY.
For this to happen, most women will need to loose fat and gain muscle. Just losing the fat wouldn't be enough as most girls lack the muscle that gives an athletic look.
So you ask, what is the best way to achieve these goals? No, its not hours on the cardio machine, kick backs, crunches and no carbs! YOU my friend, are going to LIFT WEIGHTS!
Now I can already hear you disagreeing. Women shouldn't lift heavy because they don't want to get bulky right? WRONG! It is incredibly difficult for a women to ever reach the point of looking bulky, regardless of how hard or often they train. Why? Because the hormone that most directly regulates muscle growth is testosterone, and on average woman's testosterone levels are a mere 5-10% of an average man's.
What qualifies as heavy weight for a women? Weight that is heavy enough to limit you to 8-10 repetitions. Lifting heavy is the fastest way to change your physique.
If you want toned, sexy legs, and a round, tight butt, your best exercises are:
- barbell squats
- romanian Deadlifts
- barbell lunges
For defined hot arms
- Dumbell curls
- straight bar curls
- EZ-Bar curls
For more in depth information: read Muscle Myths by Michael Matthews
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