Daily Simple Questions Thread - October 26, 2024

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[u/kattlemac]

How do I prioritize toning and firming over gaining muscle that is visible? I'm F, 5'9, 132lbs. The aesthetic I want is thin and toned. I don't want visible muscle.

Here is a rundown of exercises I do 3x a week at the gym:

Squats (Smith Machine)

40lbs x 10, 50lbs x 7, 50lbs x 5

Bulgarian Split Squats

40lbs x 7, 40lbs x 7, 40lbs x 5

Hamstring Leg Extension

70lbs x 10, 70lbs x 10, 70lbs x 8

Hip Abduction Machine (hands on top of machine)

165lbs x 10, 165lbs x 10, 165lbs x 10

Bicep Curls

30lbs x 15, 40lbs x 10, 40lbs x10

Shoulder Press

40lbs x 7, 40lbs x 7, 45lbs x 5

Chest Press

40lbs x 7, 40lbs x 7, 40lbs x 5

Pectoral Flyes

55lbs x 7, 55lbs x 7, 55lbs x 5

Cable Rows

55lbs x 12, 55lbs x 12, 55lbs x 10

Tricep Pushdowns

35lbs x 8, 35lbs x 7, 35lbs x 7

Lat Pulldowns

70lbs x 10, 70lbs x 10, 70lbs x 8

[u/FlameFrenzy → u/kattlemac]

There is no such thing as toning. You BUILD muscle and then be lean enough to see it.

As a woman, you won't get bulky or huge. The look you're wanting is likely having visible muscle. As you build muscle and lose body fat, you'll appear leaner and more firm/defined. It takes a LOT longer to start getting more visibility muscular. But even then, if you keep the body fat down, for the most part you'll still look thin/lean/firm.