Women lifting heavy - with pics

aklove907

After Heavy Lifting/Current

WOW!! You look amazing!!

0nehappyheart

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NegaAshley

My newest progress picture. I've been lifting heavy from the start. I can't wait until next month!

ummyasminah

My newest progress picture. I've been lifting heavy from the start. I can't wait until next month!

Wow, you look GREAT! Fabulous!!! What a difference in only a few months!

Mell00546

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UpToTheChallenge

LOVE all of the pics! you ladies are amazing!

bepeejaye

Loving this thread. Thank you ladies for sharing your success!!

HollySue25

After Heavy Lifting/Current

WOW!! You look amazing!!

Thank You!

kramalicious

@HollySue - Your back. I want it.

ditto! looks great. I am now planning my goal accomplishment "tat" for my back when I reach my goal. .

Serah87

<<<<<< I've been lifting since January this year. The inches are just melting off and I feel so much stronger. :bigsmile:

_KitKat_

All of you ladies look AMAZING!
Bumping because this is my favorite thread....you all provide such great motivation.

My husband has wondered about all the half naked women I have been looking at online, I think he got too excited lmao

jess_steich7

This thread is absolutely amazing! I love reading about all the progress stories and looking at everyone's before and after photos! Question for you ladies though: I am 5'4, weigh 129 pounds, and I'm looking to lose some fat and gain lean muscle. I run for 30 minutes every day and then lift heavy for 30 minutes after that. I'm kind of confused for my calorie goal because a lot of the TDEE calculators give me different answers. About how many calories do you think I should be eating to get the results I want?

TE76RA

I want to be one of these people so bad!

Have been trying to get into weight training for months but am constantly being pressurised by trainers at the gym (I've changed 3 times now, all the same) that I should stick to high reps and low weights to 'get toned'. I am so sick of being told it that yesterday I made one of them check my squat form on a smith (I know-no other option as no free weights and my arms can't hold the dumbbell weight needed to push my legs!) Even after he said he was impressed with my form on a relatively high weight (for me!) for 10reps, he still reckoned I should stick to lower weights

I'm going to keep pushing myself wiht or without the help, but really hope you guys are right and I will get to be fabby not flabby soon!

I only looked at a smith machine for the first time today, I am so intimidated by all the guys in the gym that I tend to walk away and find something else to do. I started light but am slowly going heavier on the machines, I dont frequent the cardio machines anymore Im slowly venturing into the weight machines. Just getting up the courage to ask some of the guys for pointers. Looking forward to a better and stronger body!!

Care76

I am also constantly told to stay with low weight and do more reps. It is really pissing me off. Don't any of these guys (PTs) do resent research? There are tons of benefits to lifting heavy for women. All the research I have read says less than 8 reps with heavier weights.

You ladies rock and are my inspiration!

oliviashaw82

I want to do this, but have no idea where to start. I am 350ish lbs and 5'7 1/2". I've researched different programs and really like Nia Shanks. I just joined my local gym today but really don't know what to do...I have no idea how to perform the exercises. I am intimidated by the machines. I could really use some guidance.

ErinMLB

I want to do this, but have no idea where to start. I am 350ish lbs and 5'7 1/2". I've researched different programs and really like Nia Shanks. I just joined my local gym today but really don't know what to do...I have no idea how to perform the exercises. I am intimidated by the machines. I could really use some guidance.

I highly recommend stronglifts... there is a group on here of woman who follow it who are EXTREMELY helpful. I am new to it as well but they are great for helping with form, or any questions. It's fairly easy to get started, I have almost no upper body strength but am definitely finding myself progressing with it, although I may eventually add in a couple other things too it, mostly to help with my core (the stronger the core the better the lifts, and the better the lifts the stronger the core)

Feel free to add me! You can do it!

nikamar

Back progress:

b4u386

I love this thread. Lifting = winning.

Parsniphead

I've been following this thread for a while and have been really impressed by everyone's results. Anyway after saying for a while I wanted to do it today I have had my first session of lifting heavy. Thanks for the inspiration.

MonicaBenavidez

My newest progress picture. I've been lifting heavy from the start. I can't wait until next month!

You look great! Keep it up, girl!

Hauntinglyfit

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Sovictorrious

Linli_Anne

Just getting a chance to post:

December 2012:
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November 2013:

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princesstoadstool82

I want to do this, but have no idea where to start. I am 350ish lbs and 5'7 1/2". I've researched different programs and really like Nia Shanks. I just joined my local gym today but really don't know what to do...I have no idea how to perform the exercises. I am intimidated by the machines. I could really use some guidance.

I highly recommend stronglifts... there is a group on here of woman who follow it who are EXTREMELY helpful. I am new to it as well but they are great for helping with form, or any questions. It's fairly easy to get started, I have almost no upper body strength but am definitely finding myself progressing with it, although I may eventually add in a couple other things too it, mostly to help with my core (the stronger the core the better the lifts, and the better the lifts the stronger the core)

Feel free to add me! You can do it!

I found strong lifts too... I find its a simple program... being 4 months in im relatively new at it too... but I found you tubing the exercises helps... also I made my pt show me how to do those exercises. . He first had me on machines. .. I did hat for 4 weeks and then made him show me how to do it on free weights... ive also got him to check my form as I started getting lower back pain... but for me I think its jumping up to heavy weight wise... I have been warming up with the squat bar.. and adding 10 kgs do 5 squats thenadd another 10.. till I get to my heighest wweight then do my actual work out... seems to work for me...

But yeah get into it ladies its amazing

NegaAshley

I highly recommend anyone looking into lifting and figuring out calorie levels to check out the group Eat Train Progress.

rahlpn

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Still have another 20-30lbs to meet my goal.

bepeejaye

Looking good!!

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Still have another 20-30lbs to meet my goal.

RachelX04

I love lifting and am loving the results I am seeing. well done everyone..

sarahmoo12

love!!

RachelRuns9

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Still have another 20-30lbs to meet my goal.

wow, awesome! Tell more!!