I Built More Muscle Than I Wanted… Now What?
Ep 130: In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough in the fitness world: how to intentionally decrease muscle size in specific areas without losing your lean, toned look altogether. I break down whether you can actually “de-bulk” a specific body part, what happens when you decrease training volume and load, and why simply stopping strength training altogether probably isn’t the answer. We get into how heavy compound exercises can continue to provide stimulus to muscles you may no longer be trying to grow, how to adjust your exercise selection when your physique goals change, and the difference between training to build muscle vs. training to maintain muscle, strength and posture. I also share my own experience of realizing that some of the muscle I’ve spent years building—particularly through my shoulders and upper back—no longer aligns with the physique I personally want right now, and what I’m changing in my own training because of it. We cover training volume, intensity, progressive overload, exercise selection, nutrition, realistic timelines for muscle loss, maintaining definition while allowing muscle to de-scale, and why changing your training goals doesn’t mean giving up strength training altogether. If you love lifting but have ever wondered, “What if I don't actually want to keep getting bigger?” — this episode is for you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apply for Advanced Training and Nutrition with Chelsey & Dr Emily Dow HERE Start your 7 day FREE trial of my new app HERE! ** Programs: 8 Week Summer Prep Plan https://www.trainerize.me/profile/chelseyrosehealth/?planGUID=d48c6fbf116c4e8fb4d31f94b5376fa3 4 Week Busy Body Plan (40 min at home workouts) https://www.trainerize.me/checkout/chelseyrosehealth/Chelsey.Rose?planGUID=524796f40f0a427fb25f03f4885972a0 ** Want to work one on one with Chelsey? Set up a one on one consultation call here to see if personalized online training is right for you. Join a semi-private class in LA here. Email info@chelseyrosehealth.com to inquire about one on one in person training. ** Shop the things i’m loving HERE ** Follow Chelsey on Instagram: @Chelseyrosehealth @Strengthtobuild Follow Chelsey on TikTok Here. "Submit a question to the show"