Heavy lifting?
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mittencat77
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I am seeing a lot about this and wondering what people mean by it. Could someone define and tell me the benefits please? I know that when I was in my best shape I was weightlifting more and more consistently. As I have little to lose and am mostly seeking to shred some fat and get some definition, I am thinking this might be what I need.
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Heavy lifting is lifting with a weight that challenges you.
If that means the pink .5 pound dumbbell cool. If that means a 315 pound squat is challenging yet possible great.
Example: The other day I was deadlifting 255 pounds for infinity sets of 6. My female workout partner was doing 95 pounds. We were both "lifting heavy".0 -
Lifting weights and putting them back down.
Heavy is relative. What is heavy for you is not heavy for someone else.
Do it!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/850719-strength-training-the-basics
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read
There are several different programs out there.
A few that are popular on MFP:
New Rules of Lifting for Women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
Stronglifts 5x5
http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
Starting Strength
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs0
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