Should I do weight training or not?

Chieflrg

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Mattripp wrote: »

Definitely lift, you wont get huge. That takes years.

And testosterone, which women don't have.

Women never need to worry about "getting bulky". Ladies, you lack the necessary hormones for that to happen. All you're going to do is get ripped, look fantastic and feel great.

Carry on.

Actually women do produce testosterone from their ovaries and adrenal glands. Some more than others, hence why some can respond to training or muscle synthesis more than others.

Candyspun

I'd like to echo the sentiment that it won't make you bulky, but can I say one thing? I looked at your photo, and your hip and thigh area aren't big at all. You're quite tiny to begin with. You have a very similar looking bone structure to me (although I'm currently not in as great shape as you are!). A few decades ago, I lifted weights regularly, and although I started out with a fat bum and thighs, all that weight training did was to give me beautiful, shapely, lean thighs. And I lost a lot of fat in that area. If you want to do it, do it!

Edited, because I also meant to add: weight training doesn't just help us appearance-wise. Strong muscles support your posture and help to protect your back (assuming you're doing weight training properly and being safe), weight training also helps to prevent loss of bone density, and it means when you're an elderly woman, you'll be more mobile and independent. In my old age, I want to be able to sit down on the toilet and get back up, without assistance from anyone! If you start this excellent habit and keep it up, it'll set you up very well for life.

LouNicholls1

As a girl on 5-3-1 always wanting to push myself heavier I would say go for it.

Its transformed my figure totally.
My thighs were pretty big to start with but not with muscle and they haven't reduced but I don't think they ever will so id rather them look toned and shapely than fear looking 'bulky'.

Girls don't get bulky by accident. We just don't have the ability to!

hesn92

strength training has many benefits that don't revolve around what you look like. Yes in my opinion, you should. And I would just not worry about "getting too big" that won't happen on accident.