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Time it would take for muscles to show up


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Guys, I was 272 and I have come down to 250 pounds since may 6th. I initially started running on the elliptical for an hour and for the past month, I have been lifting weights. Now my schedule is

Elliptcal- 31 minutes Mon-Thu, 45 mins- Fri-Sun.

Weights: Chest: Flat and inclined bench press- 84/94/104lbs(max 15 reps, 5 sets)

Biceps: alternate hand dumbell: 30lbs+30lbs(10reps/5sets) and Barbell curl: 50lbs(10reps/5 sets)

Shoulder: Shoulder press/Arnold Press- 35+35lbs(10reps/5 sets)

Lats: Upright row- 84/94/104(10reps/5sets)

Triceps: Lying triceps extension-50lbs(10reps/5 sets) and Tricep kickbacks- 25lbs(5 reps/3sets)

Squats: 84/94/104(15reps/5sets) and calves curl-104lbs(15reps/5sets)

I do Chest/Biceps one day, Shoulder/Triceps/Lats the next and Squats and Calves on the other day and its a Sun-Thu routine.

At 250 pounds, I still do have extreme amount of fat in my body that hangs out. With these exercises, how long would it take to see atleast a good definition and a good development of muscle?\

Please Advice.
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after you get rid of the fat.
Congrats on the weight loss. My opinion and I am sure it is the opinion of the board that you have to loose fat before muscle pops out. Loosing inches is important. The results will come. It is good to build muscle so when the fat goes away your muscles are more developed. I had the same issue. I was so fustrated I didnt see results till one day when I was looking in the mirror I was like DAMN I am looking good now, Keep it going!
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