Group: Experienced Exercise

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How do you harden your muscles?

kkwills13
kkwills13
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Joined: 2010/04/15
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2010/05/10, 09:54 AM
ive been working out for a year and have gained tons of mass but my muscles aren't hard anyone know what i can do?
bb1fit
bb1fit
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2010/05/27, 11:26 PM
More than likely with the 'tons' of mass you gained, a good bit of fat tagged along. If you lose this fat, you will probably see a distinct difference in your muscle hardness.

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blue77
blue77
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Joined: 2004/10/10
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2010/05/31, 11:55 PM
Try increasing your reps per set and work each bodypart two times a week for twelve to sixteen sets,and increase your cardio.
Mdenker6
Mdenker6
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2010/06/02, 05:13 PM


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Quoting from blue77:

Try increasing your reps per set and work each bodypart two times a week for twelve to sixteen sets,and increase your cardio.
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Why 12 to 16 sets? Why increase reps?
blue77
blue77
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2010/11/13, 10:08 PM
mdenker6 by increasing the number of days you work a bodypart you will burn extra fat around the muscle and burn more calories by using more reps per set.Cardio is main factor in getting harder and more defined,and your diet is a factor stay away from sodium and fats.use your melon.