Women lifting heavy - with pics

Juliejustsaying

In for all this gorgeous win!!!

I've been lifting for about a year...StrongLifts 5x5 since December. I can't say that I've seen anywhere near the progress some of these beautiful ladies have, so I'll spare you the pics. But I was bulkier at top weight fo sho!

Someday I want to be this bulky to....

brit__2006

Bump for later. What I got to see so far, is a bunch of amazing results. Great job Ladies!

Fredderfy

How do you all know where to start with lifting? Do you just do your own thing or would you ask the staff in the gym?

I have an awesome group of friends on here that lift who are always willing to help me out and answer any questions I may have.

Start with a beginner program, here are some popular ones around here:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs

http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/

New Rules of Lifting for Women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

Check this out, too:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/850719-strength-training-the-basics

ETA: Video yourself or have someone checking out your form.
If you video yourself and would like feedback, you can post here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911984-form-critique-thread-post-your-videos-here

Thanks for the info! Going to give it a go

RacheUk82

DANG! Can I be you when I grow up?!

Barbellgirl

I've been lifting heavy for about five weeks and I'm not bulky.....yet.

EatClean_WashUrNuts

Me ( I am 41)


me with heavy lifting:






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

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kristinL16

Great work, everyone! You all look fabulous!!

Like others, I never know where to start. Also, are you doing any specific ab work? Thanks!

RedHeadDevotchka

Me at my heaviest and pre lifting-I'm on the left


Me a month ago on vacay

pastryari

Great work, everyone! You all look fabulous!!

Like others, I never know where to start. Also, are you doing any specific ab work? Thanks!

I have an awesome group of friends on here that lift who are always willing to help me out and answer any questions I may have.

Start with a beginner program, here are some popular ones around here:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs

http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/

New Rules of Lifting for Women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

Check this out, too:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/850719-strength-training-the-basics

ETA: Video yourself or have someone checking out your form.
If you video yourself and would like feedback, you can post here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911984-form-critique-thread-post-your-videos-here

MaryJane_8810002

Before Lifting


While Lifting (needs to be updated)

Hexahedra

Most of my lifts are in the intermediate/advanced ranges for my weight class. Bench is lagging behind, almost to intermediate, because of my surgical history, but it's catching up.

here's one of me with enormous delts and biceps



and here's one of my bulky man-physique

Yes, you look bulky like a man, and I look pretty like Marilyn Monroe...

Oh they have a word for that around here. It's called bonita!

Why thank you! :blushing:


wait...

NavyKnightAh13

bumping I just started weight lifting again a couple of weeks ago. hoping to see some result (I weight lifted from Dec through Jan and had the newb gains but nothing more).

ETA: all of you look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AbbeyDove

Most of my lifts are in the intermediate/advanced ranges for my weight class. Bench is lagging behind, almost to intermediate, because of my surgical history, but it's catching up.

here's one of me with enormous delts and biceps

and here's one of my bulky man-physique

Deeply amused.

AbbeyDove

Maryjane, you look fantastic!

AbbeyDove

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.

You should also check out the book "Body By You," by the author of "You Are Your Own Gym." I found it more approachable than YAYG, though I hope to work up to that level at some point.

crystalflame

So bulky. I just hate it.

lmckillo

You look awesome

MaryJane_8810002

Thanks Abbey

Sarauk2sf

These are taken three years apart (I've been other weights in between), but I weigh EXACTLY the same in both of these pics. The second was taken about a week ago, after just over a year of heavy lifting

gorgeous.

Strong but still feminine

Strong women is not a new concept. Women have always been strong since time began.... it seems that people forget that now....

there is a difference between a strong man and a strong woman though ... and this shows that difference. You can be strong and be female at the same time.

Women should be strong, they are naturally strong... they are made to carry, give birth to and protect life..... they are capable of carrying, lifting, shouldering and fighting if the need arises but they should still have a hint of vulnerability and softness.... this girls speaks all of that to me.....

Strong... yes

Bulky man muscles and gangster jaw :huh: no

Good job

Beautiful

With all due respect, women should look like *they* want to and not *your* personal tastes.

NovemberJune

gangster jaw :huh: no

That's why I cropped my head off. Lolol. :noway: whatever the heck gangster jaw means :grumble: