Women lifting heavy - with pics

TheBluestWhale

Wow, I am SO impressed by everyone. Obviously I need to do this now. Amazing.

Shaolin_Life

Ladies, when trying to show people that lifting doesn't make you bulky, don't show photos where you flex.
It doesn't look bulky to your eye, because you're thinking lady-bodybuilder bulky. But some of the people who fear bulk are actually just afraid of the cut look, where you can see the muscles.

Show your relaxed photos that show what you look like on a daily basis.

The flexed photos are awesome in general, but not for this purpose. Sometimes they are detrimental to the effort.

:laugh:

lifechanger30

Ladies, when trying to show people that lifting doesn't make you bulky, don't show photos where you flex.
It doesn't look bulky to your eye, because you're thinking lady-bodybuilder bulky. But some of the people who fear bulk are actually just afraid of the cut look, where you can see the muscles.

Show your relaxed photos that show what you look like on a daily basis.

The flexed photos are awesome in general, but not for this purpose. Sometimes they are detrimental to the effort.

:laugh:

:laugh: :drinker: This thread is pure awesomeness! Ladies flex, flex hard!

Aljos

Wowwww...all of you are awesome.

Dauntlessness

Bump

Slatzuk

Remember guys.

Squat. Because somewhere out there, a woman is warming up with your max.

FindingMyself24

LOVE LOVE this thread!! Cant wait till get results like these!!

beyondmywildestdreams

Bump!

aamberrr

Looooooove heavy lifting. And I love seeing other peoples' success pics from lifting! Here's my 12 weeks progress from April 1 - June 23.

CrankMeUp

Me ( I am 41)


me with heavy lifting:






pretty sure I was more bulky BEFORE i ever picked up a barbell.


I so want to be you.

DO IT!

sdkyne

I have never lifted seriously in my life, but you women all have totally inspired me. I will need to teach myself, could someone please point me to resources to read on how to start? Or an online program, video instructions?

lifechanger30

Looooooove heavy lifting. And I love seeing other peoples' success pics from lifting! Here's my 12 weeks progress from April 1 - June 23.

Awesome results so far!

Terra_Incognita

Wow^10.
Beautiful & strong x all of you.
*Inspired.
**Motivated.

Galloping4God

Ladies, when trying to show people that lifting doesn't make you bulky, don't show photos where you flex.
It doesn't look bulky to your eye, because you're thinking lady-bodybuilder bulky. But some of the people who fear bulk are actually just afraid of the cut look, where you can see the muscles.

Show your relaxed photos that show what you look like on a daily basis.

The flexed photos are awesome in general, but not for this purpose. Sometimes they are detrimental to the effort.

That's the point, though... when flexed the muscle looks entirely different than when not flexed. I can make myself look bulky, but when I'm not lifting, there's no bulk there.

Yes!! When lifting I can look bulky, but relaxed I'm not bulky, even kinda jiggly still.

tesha_al

Bump for when my lifting gets serious ATM I'm using the Smith machine!

Even some of my guy friends tell me not to lift

Well done ladies!

MrsGriffin67

I am going to have to share this thread with my sister. She has this tummy flab thingy going on and I keep telling her to start lifting heavy. I think she is afraid she is going to get bulky. I'm gonna get my a couple of visits with a personal trainer so I can start working on not only losing the weight but really toning and building strength. Great job, ladies! Definitely inspirational!

sum1s

Wow! Bump

gogojodee

Kabuhtu

You girls all look absolutely stunning! I really want to get into heavy lifting, but not sure where to start. I can't pay for a gym membership at the moment.

I can't do a gym either.....I just can't get away from home with three small kids after working all day! I bought some equipment off Craigslist and am currently doing stronglifts. It's been a pretty good compromise

I was thinking of doing the same thing but don't you need someone to do it with you to spot? I work out in the morning before my BF gets home and before my daughter wakes up. Can I just buy a barbell and get started?

christianteach

You girls all look absolutely stunning! I really want to get into heavy lifting, but not sure where to start. I can't pay for a gym membership at the moment.

I can't do a gym either.....I just can't get away from home with three small kids after working all day! I bought some equipment off Craigslist and am currently doing stronglifts. It's been a pretty good compromise

I was thinking of doing the same thing but don't you need someone to do it with you to spot? I work out in the morning before my BF gets home and before my daughter wakes up. Can I just buy a barbell and get started?

I'm a newbie myself. I bought a barbell set and a cage so I wouldn't need a spotter.