I had a trainer tonight come up to me and tell me he is impressed with what he is seeing but he told me I’m already built like a man up top that I should lower my weights and do more reps. At first I was insulted but then headed his warning. I was using 10lbs on each hand and just thought it was better to build more muscle that I would burn more fat. Guess I’m wrong?

Do you know this trainer? It sounds to me like he is fishing for new clients. I have been lifting as heavy as I can for years using a variety of periodization techniques and you see how “manly” I am… not. Those 10 pound weights WILL NOT MAKE YOU LOOK MANLY. You are totally right about trying to build more muscle to burn more calories. Your muscles will become compact and TIGHT, which is what you want.

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