Skinny arms + carrying a lot of fat..... What should I do?

[readysetgo22]

I have skinny arms and I carry a lot of fat around my waist and thighs. I am afraid if I try to lose the weight my arms will become skinnier then they already are.

I am 5"11 and weigh 205lb

Should I just lose the weight first and then bulk up?

Thanks to all who help

[Ackilles]

start eating better, and hit the weights hard... plus cardio..

if your arms are already skinny, you prolly wont lose to much size from them with a cut...

what have you got to lose?

now i'll let someone who's qualified to give advice, give it lol...

[ryanoakes]

I have skinny arms and I carry a lot of fat around my waist and thighs. I am afraid if I try to lose the weight my arms will become skinnier then they already are.

I am 5"11 and weigh 205lb

Should I just lose the weight first and then bulk up?

Thanks to all who help

i would bulk up 8-10 pounds then drop down to 185 to shed the fat then bulk to 200 again the drop down to like 192 and see wehre u at?

[MMA.All.The.Way]

i would bulk up 8-10 pounds then drop down to 185 to shed the fat then bulk to 200 again the drop down to like 192 and see wehre u at?

Don't listen to this guy srsly.

Depending on your goals,
If you wanna get bigger, just clean bulk and hit the cardio a few times a week to regulate fat.
Try lift with high intensity to burn off some fat aswel, moderate weight approx. 30 - 45 secs rest.
It's working well for me now, might be handy to try it out.
Just mainly give it time, and you're body will fill itself out.

[readysetgo22]

Don't listen to this guy srsly.

Depending on your goals,
If you wanna get bigger, just clean bulk and hit the cardio a few times a week to regulate fat.
Try lift with high intensity to burn off some fat aswel, moderate weight approx. 30 - 45 secs rest.
It's working well for me now, might be handy to try it out.
Just mainly give it time, and you're body will fill itself out.

Do you think it will be better to lose the fat first and then gain muscle after?

[Mebinger]

Just cut, once you dont have so much fat on you you'll see more definition in your skinny arms.

Dont listen to ryanoakes

[readysetgo22]

Just cut, once you dont have so much fat on you you'll see more definition in your skinny arms.

Dont listen to ryanoakes

Thanks bud... and BTW, what size arms would you classify as skinny according to my weight and height?

[MMA.All.The.Way]

Do you think it will be better to lose the fat first and then gain muscle after?

Depending on what you're goals and priorities are mate.
If you're priority is to lose fat, then get some basic knowledge behind nutrition, and simply accommodate enough macro nutrients for your body.

Have a read of these:

Dave Pulumbo's Cutting Diet -
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=5899101

Dissecting your daily nutrition -
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/anthony17.htm

Grocery Shopping for a bodybuilder -
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/south19.htm

Wavelength's guide to cutting -
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...1&postcount=68

Weight loss step by step -
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/south9.htm

Keto Diet -
http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/f...-cyclical.html


If you're looking to bulk, and gain muscle mass, have a read of:

Beginner guide to bulking -
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=115071081

Teen bodybuilding -
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/teen...ding_guide.htm

Bulking for endomorphs -
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/beast49.htm






Pretty much mate,
they all give you the basics,
Eating the right amount of protein / fats / carbs, and definitions and explanations of what they are and how they help your body.

On the link for "Teen bodybuilding" theres a few calculators to work them all out aswell.


If you're looking for some training info:

Shannon Clark 5x5 program -
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/sclark70.htm

Rippetoes -
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=117429161

High intensity muscle building techniques -
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/betteru13.htm


And for motivation when you're down :

Motivational quotes -
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...5197451&page=2

Top shallow reasons to work out -
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/topshal.htm





A hell of a lot there to read.
But knowledge is they key, along with consistency, intensity, diet and rest.

[BABABANG]

I was in your shoes a few months ago. Make sure you hit the weights hard, and take in your required amount of protein. You will appear skinny fat until you add muscle to your frame, Be sure to do full body workouts, as it will diminish the appearance.

For right now, get on a cardio routine in addition to a lifting split. You should cut some pounds off and look better in a few months if you stick to it. Eat healthy.

[KiZoRY]

I was in your shoes a few months ago. Make sure you hit the weights hard, and take in your required amount of protein. You will appear skinny fat until you add muscle to your frame, Be sure to do full body workouts, as it will diminish the appearance.

For right now, get on a cardio routine in addition to a lifting split. You should cut some pounds off and look better in a few months if you stick to it. Eat healthy.

This man speaks the truth. Just run for awhile. You dont want to get even bigger if you arent happy with your physique.