How to get cut lean muscle?

[mpaper345]

I started working out for the past few weeks in hopes of getting a body like this:

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But whats been happening is my body is getting bigger and not cut, especially my arms. Is this normal in the beginning? I'm on a diet with the following macros:

40% carbs, 30% fat, and 30% protein

I'm 5"4', 125lbs and 34F. Any advice is appreciated!

 

[congnh2412]

@mpaper345 Yes, in the beginning you will gain some muscles it's normal. Also if you are training for hypertrophy you will have different gains than if you train for endurance or other type of training.