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How to lose muscle on purpose?

Discussion in 'Physical & Sexual Health' started by Lacie1, Apr 21, 2017.

  1. Lacie1

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    Hi, I am AMAB and gender fluid. For the past 15 years I've been working out 5 days per week with weights. My reps have typically been between 8 and 12 with moderate to heavy weights. As a result I'm pretty muscular. My arms (especially biceps and triceps) are rather large and just outright manly looking. My goal is to both lose fat and muscle. I want to look more female and look better in women's clothes. Three weeks ago I decided to change my weight lifting to using lower weights with very high reps. So now I'm doing like 25 to 35 reps. So for example I'll curl a 10 pound dumbbell 25 times instead of using a 25 pound dumbbell 10 times. I've read that this high rep technique tones muscle instead of bulking up. I've noticed a difference and have lost 12 pounds. But I think the weight loss is more fat than muscle. I definitely need to LOSE muscle as well though. Should I just stop lifting weights period and just stick to cardio? My goal is to lose muscle quickly. Thanks for any advice or suggestions!
     
  2. grass

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    you could do cardio and work out thigh/leg muscles by doing lunges and other excercises.To lose fat, diet helps the most.Maybe try eating less protein, too.
     
  3. LeticiaTheLesbo

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    Lifting weights will continue to support muscle mass, cardio based workouts will help you become lean
     
  4. anthracite

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    Since you as an AMAB have a lot of T in your system you might need to give up weight training or switch to a woman's routine which means cardio and exercises for your behind.