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Should women lift heavy?

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  • Lisseth03
    Lisseth03 Posts: 518 Member
    yes yes yes, a thousand times yes.
  • pomegranatecloud
    pomegranatecloud Posts: 812 Member
    Women should do whatever they want.
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,011 Member
    LOL. Let's pour one out for the OP.

    Aqua_Sony2012, we hardly knew ya :drinker:

    I wonder if the deactivation was part of this troll, or if they got into hot water in one of the 8 other threads they contributed to in their short stay with us?
  • heiliskrimsli
    heiliskrimsli Posts: 735 Member
    Unless a particular individual has some kind of injury which makes it inadvisable, then yes they should lift heavy if they want to.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,348 Member
    edited March 2017
    kimny72 wrote: »
    LOL. Let's pour one out for the OP.

    Aqua_Sony2012, we hardly knew ya :drinker:

    I wonder if the deactivation was part of this troll, or if they got into hot water in one of the 8 other threads they contributed to in their short stay with us?

    Nah, the other 7 posts are in a 2014 thread about cutting carbs. They'd actually been a member for years.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    *Looks in the mirror*

    ....

    Um.. well it works for me.
  • Traveler120
    Traveler120 Posts: 712 Member
    edited March 2017
    Define heavy. And must it involve deadlifts, bench press, squats with barbells?

    Can they? Of course. Should (must) they? No, of course not. Unless you're training to become a bodybuilder.

    It's not a necessity for optimal health. What's necessary is ANY form of resistance training. And that can be accomplished with bodyweight training, resistance bands, suspension trainers/TRX, various sports etc, all of which can be used to build adequate muscle and strength.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    If they want to. Just like men.
  • Shawshankcan
    Shawshankcan Posts: 900 Member
    sammyliftsandeats wrote: »
    I swear, this is the myth that never dies.

    You don't get bulky unless you REALLY work for it, or you take drugs.

    Lifting has done wonders for my self-esteem, body composition, and strength.

    Hell, even if they did get bulky, why should I care so long as they are happy?
  • Shawshankcan
    Shawshankcan Posts: 900 Member
    That's bloody awesome.
    PowerliftingMom wrote: »
    Yes women should lift heavy if they are healthy enough. Women start to lose muscle mass after the age of 50. I'm 58 and just started lifting at the age of 56. Now I'm a competitive powerlifter and some of my lifts are more than 2x my body weight.

    That's bloody awesome.
  • Keladelphia
    Keladelphia Posts: 820 Member
    HeliumIsNoble wrote: »
    Keladelphia wrote: »
    HeliumIsNoble wrote: »
    Keladelphia wrote: »
    VioletRojo wrote: »
    enterdanger wrote: »
    My ovaries can't handle heavy lifting.

    I thought it made one's uterus fall out.

    My mom legitimately believes this and reminds me on a regular basis.
    She isn't entirely wrong. A pre-existing uterine prolapse can be exacerbated by lifting anything heavy, as it places pressure on the abdomen.



    http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Prolapse-of-the-uterus/Pages/Introduction.aspx

    I'm 100% sure she has no idea what a prolapse of the uterus is and with the odds of that being extremely low for me at this stage in my life I certainly won't be informing her as I don't want to give any more fuel to her fire ;)
    I can't speak as to whether your mother is au fait with the term 'prolapse', but given she's told you that lifting will make your uterus fall out, i.e. suffer a prolapse, and she's old enough to have an adult daughter, I'd take a guess she knows about them! Whatever her personal health, she's at the age where your close friends discover they have untreated gynae issues, even if you yourself got through pregnancy unscathed.


    I bet she might even know where babies come from, too.

    Saying weightlifting will make your uterus fall out is like saying driving will make you break your neck in a car accident. Could it happen and does it increase your chances of it happening? Absolutely. Just as many things will make that neck breaking scenario more likely to happen like driving under the influence, driving over the speed limit etc., many things would make a prolapse of the uterus more likely to happen. Perpetuating the idea that it WILL happen though creates fear of something that is far more likely to have benefits to health than risks to health for most women. (Note- while my mom reminds me lifting WILL make my uterus falling out she hasn't told my brothers to stop lifting because they WILL get a hernia)

    Also, I didn't say she was irrational or stupid (I think you're right, she might know where babies come from), I simply said the odds are extremely low for me at this state in my life as these seem to be the risk factors so the fear isn't really necessary.

    One or more vaginal births - No
    Post-menopause - No
    Chronic cough or constipation - No
    Pelvic tumors - No
    Obesity - No
    Heavy lifting - Yes


    LOVE YA MOM!
  • officials
    officials Posts: 33 Member
    If they want to
  • Morgaen73
    Morgaen73 Posts: 2,817 Member
    Ironandwine69 wrote: »
    Absolutely not. They turn into Hulk if they touch more than 5 lbs. Nobody wants Hulk for a wife.

    Besides pots and cooking utensils arent heavy so what are they going to do with all that extra muscle?

  • Morgaen73
    Morgaen73 Posts: 2,817 Member
    gradchica27 wrote: »
    VioletRojo wrote: »
    enterdanger wrote: »
    My ovaries can't handle heavy lifting.

    I thought it made one's uterus fall out.
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    VioletRojo wrote: »
    enterdanger wrote: »
    My ovaries can't handle heavy lifting.

    I thought it made one's uterus fall out.

    According to someone on another thread today they were told that is caused by excessive running.
    HeliumIsNoble wrote: »
    Keladelphia wrote: »
    VioletRojo wrote: »
    enterdanger wrote: »
    My ovaries can't handle heavy lifting.

    I thought it made one's uterus fall out.

    My mom legitimately believes this and reminds me on a regular basis.
    She isn't entirely wrong. A pre-existing uterine prolapse can be exacerbated by lifting anything heavy, as it places pressure on the abdomen.



    http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Prolapse-of-the-uterus/Pages/Introduction.aspx

    Same goes for running.
    According to the Gynecologic Specialists of Northwestern, long-distance running can worsen uterine prolapse. Running generates an almost constant impact of the uterus onto the pelvic floor muscles. In an already weakened state, these muscles can stretch even further as a result of the repetitive force, which may then lead to additional sagging of the uterus.
    Development

    While prolonged periods of running can worsen this condition, it doesn't lead to uterine prolapse. You'd already need to have a prolapsed uterus for this athletic pursuit to cause any real damage. The most common causes of this condition are pregnancy and vaginal childbirth, but you may also suffer uterine prolapse as a result of aging or menopause. Even obesity and chronic coughing are known to contribute to a weakening of the pelvic floor and subsequent prolapse of the uterus.
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/449307-can-distance-running-worsen-uterine-prolapse/

    Alas, not just pre existing. Pre existing pelvic floor weakness can be exacerbated by heavy lifting, high impact activity, and some crunching type core exercises that put too much pressure on your pelvic floor and can result in bladder, rectal, or uterine prolapse.

    Yeah, heavy lifting + sprints + heavy ab workout did me in. Doing PT now and hoping maybe to return to lifting and avoid surgery. So those jokes about "your uterus falling out" are funny...until you feel something funny going on down below.

    That said, I recommend heavy lifting to everyone...just recommend pelvic floor and hip strength exercises too.

    Yes ... my wife basically has to start over cause of her pelvic floor. :(
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    msf74 wrote: »
    This is an outrage.

    What are they doing out of the kitchen in the first place?

    Bringing you your sammich?
  • richln
    richln Posts: 809 Member
    TR0berts wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    This is an outrage.

    What are they doing out of the kitchen in the first place?

    Bringing you your sammich?

    Dammit I was just about to post a "I'm okay with them bringing me heavy sammiches" joke.
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
    TR0berts wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    This is an outrage.

    What are they doing out of the kitchen in the first place?

    Bringing you your sammich?

    I'll allow it.
  • Fuzzipeg
    Fuzzipeg Posts: 2,303 Member
    Why is this a question???? Should humankind lift heavy?
  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
    lstrat115 wrote: »
    Girls can do anything boys can do....... better

    In my best baritone - No you cant!
  • Ironandwine69
    Ironandwine69 Posts: 2,432 Member
    edited March 2017
    Morgaen73 wrote: »
    Ironandwine69 wrote: »
    Absolutely not. They turn into Hulk if they touch more than 5 lbs. Nobody wants Hulk for a wife.

    Besides pots and cooking utensils arent heavy so what are they going to do with all that extra muscle?

    Carry our children around.

    On a serious note, my 5yo is 50 pounds. He has a fish tank which he can't reach. Instead of bringing a chair every night for him to feed the fish, I just carry him.
    My poor pelvic floor.
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