AboutJoe Gunn Expertise Anything related to strength training, long distance running, speed development for all sports, and weight loss issues.
Experience Over 30 years as a personal trainer of athletes as well as average individuals.
Organizations Certified strength and Conditioning Specialist with the the National Strength and Conditiong Association. Certified Club coach with the United States Weightlifting Association. Certifed Level II long distance coach with the USA Track & Field.
Education/Credentials M.S with majors in exercise science and psychology
Expert: Joe Gunn Date: 7/24/2007 Subject: Weight training/Muscle definition
Question I weight train approx. 3 days a week and run on average 2 miles 4/5 times a week. I am 6' 3" tall and weigh about 210 lbs. I have decent mass in the arms and chest. My question is I want to know what the best workout routine is to start to make more defined cuts in the arms and chest? I have heard lighter weight with higher reps was the answer but before I change my routine I want to make sure I do it right.
Answer Brandon, it is a little more complicated than lighter loads and more reps. You have to look at your overall training program on a long term basis with different loads and rep protocols varying with training cycles. Let me recommend a book that will help you...Serious Strength Training by Tudor Bumpa. In the mean time you can go to higher reps (12-20) more sets (4-6) lower loads (40-60%) and shorter rest periods (1-2 mins) and at the same time try to lower your body fat to 8-10% range. Get to that point and see how you look....Joe
