What to do - bodybuilding wise

[kazss11]

Hey, i'm new to this forum and just have been introduced, so hello everyone and being my 1st post i'm trying to get to the point on what i need to do.

Basically i have pretty skinny arms, bit of a belly(nothing major) and i'm fairly tall and would like to bulk up with good muscle definition to get the ripped look.
I know its not going to be easy and all but i would just like some advice on how to go about this.

Firstly my workouts are based on weights, cardio, weights, cardio, weights, cardio, rest.
My weight training sessions consist of targeting certain muscle groups and trying to do 3 sets of 10 that weight on that muscle.
Cardio is quite intense but short which involves a sauna afterwards.

My diet at the moment is trying to be low in carbs, but i dont know if this is a good thing or not?
Its high in protein but trying to be low in carb, so i dont put on weight and get the muscle definition that i want.

Can anybody give me any pointers?

[JohnV]

Have fun on the forum and in your training.

EAT, including enough carbs, and don't forget to stretch, and rest well.

[Fallen_Horse]

For building muscle

1. Lower your cardio, add more weight training. If you want to exercise 6x a week, then do weights, weights, cardio, weights, weights, cardio or something like that.
2. EAT more. Clean carbs (whole wheat breads and pastas, brown rice, yams, oats, quinoa, etc.), proteins (tofu, soy milk, tempeh, seitan, beans), and healthy fats (avocado, nuts, olive oil).
3. Get plenty of WATER and SLEEP. Some people need 9 hours a night, others only 6 or 7. Water should be at least a liter, up to 3 depending on how much you feel like taking in.
4. Obviously try to cut out junk foods like candy, sweets, chips, soda, etc.
5. Try for 20% protein (or more, but this is hotly debated here). Lots of carbs for energy, but enough healthy fats as well.
6. 3x10 is a good setup, but some people prefer 3x8, 4x8, or 5x5. It's all what you feel the best doing, and what leaves you with the most muscle/strength gains at the end of the day (or week or month, etc.)
7. Focus on compound exercises. Squats, deadlift, benchpress, dips, pullups, cleans, etc.

Any other questions, just let us know!