My arms are so skinny. They look like sticks. I want bigger arms. But most websites I've read on bulking up always involve eating big servings of eggs and meat throughout the day. I love food but I'm really not into meals like that. I prefer to just nibble on stuff throughout the day. Also I don't like meat or eggs that much. I'll eat them, but only every once in a while.
Can exercise by itself give me bigger arms? I'm not trying to look like I can lift cars or anything, I'd be fine with this
but instead my arms look like this
which i don't like so please help. If you have any suggestions on exercises to do for bigger arms that would be great too.
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Can you get bigger arms without changing your diet?
You can definitely get bigger arms without changing your diet. Just do more with them. Curls especially, but Anything involving moving a weight around with your arms will work. As long as you do it until it hurts, then a little more. The first many don't really help all that much. It's the ones that you keep doing after you think you can't that grow muscle. Well, it's actually them tearing so that they can grow back bigger. (I could tell you much more if you're interested). But yeah, you don't need a new diet. Actually, by doing this, your body will just crave what it needs most. So you might just naturally want to eat more proteiny things just by working out
Adding size/mass--whether muscle or fat--can only happen while you are in a calorie surplus. You have to consume more calories than what you burn in day to day life. No matter what you do, a portion of the size you add will always come from fat. It is literally impossible to add ONLY muscle. Strength training with weights that allow you to hit failure at 8-12 reps per set while in a calorie surplus is how you add the size you're looking for.
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Get yourself some protein capsules to take with food they aren't too expensive and you should be able to find them at any fitness or health store. You can just exercise but it will be more difficult to bulk up if you don't eat the right things for the work your doing.
My gf had super thin arms I was afraid of snapping. Then she worked in a comic book store, which sometimes involved moving boxes of comics... which weigh a lot :p Her arms are no longer so super thin (to her chagrin and my relief). You can't spot reduce, but you can bulk up certain muscles with the right exercises :)
Be careful, don't overdo it, and take your time - it'll happen.
Doing exercises will obviously build muscle making your arms bigger. Get started with that. Eat foods with more calories and protein. It's not just eggs and meat. Do your own research to find what fits best for you.
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