Hey everyone, I've been wondering just what kind of major (if any) differences there has to be when designing a workout to get toned and slender and noticeably muscular vs the kind of workout to get big and bulky?
So to give an example of what I'm looking for, if you were to look at Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime but off season, what kind of workouts would he have been doing to maintain that kind of bulk?
And what kind of workout routine would someone need to stay toned and slender and a decent shape, maybe more like a cover model for a fitness mag who aren't bulky or Mr Universe competitors or about to enter a strong man competition?
Hope that makes sense.
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03-30-2019, 07:10 PM #1Registered User
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What are the differences in workouts to get toned and slender vs big and bulky?
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03-30-2019, 08:26 PM #2Registered User
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While there are some differences in training for experienced lifters, for the rest of us mortals the differences is completely in the amount of body fat. Basically, build as much muscle as you can on a proven lifting program and you will look bigger and bulkier, then cut the fat back off down to 15% or less and you look lean and muscular. Start by reading the nutrition link in my signature below.
S: 375 pounds x 1 - 168-pound bodyweight 5/2019
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A great guide to nutrition: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=173439001&p=1481919401&viewfull=1#post1481919401
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03-30-2019, 11:42 PM #3Registered User
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None. Well actually one, the number of spoon-to-mouths.Originally Posted by ot7t6pg68ea
Log: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=175660541
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03-31-2019, 12:33 AM #4Registered User
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You want to look like a twinky lean model OR a strongman competitor?? Big difference 😂
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03-31-2019, 01:00 AM #5Registered User
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It's all about diet and training. Eating more and lift heavy to get bigger. Now cut down calorie to look leaner. But if you are investing time and money, getting bigger and stronger is better than lean model.
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03-31-2019, 01:12 AM #6Kiwi Battler
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Basically diet, but look up Frank Zane's training techniques if you want an idea of what to do if you want to stay lean. Working on the silhouette muscles etc. Gotta watch big lifts like squats because they can make the waist and upper thighs blocky.
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