Heavy lifting?

mittencat77

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.

PureAdamic

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".

pastryari

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_Programs