What's the Best Lifting Program for Woman
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Are you gonna actually lift or just keep going on and on about it ad nauseum?
Yes! I guess none of you noticed. I lifted last night! And im gonna lift tomorrow too! As for the people who gave straight answers, thanks.
How are we supposed to have noticed that? Was it in the paper or something? You sure didn't post about it.
What did you do? At what weight? How many reps?0 -
Also wondering what a good first goal is for BP and OHP? Those are the hardest i find. OHP in particular.
FFS
Start lifting, understand where you're at and get better. That should be your goal as a beginner.
Stop ur cursing. No one wants to listen to that. Keep it to yourself. Thanks. Next post please....
Never mind the probably nearing a hundred helpful, logical and well thought out posts I have written in reply to your ridiculous temper tantrums that you throw in the forums on a weekly basis. And yet you're still in the same spot you were two months ago, still doing the same counterproductive things that we all advised you against.
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
I took a break thru the summer from all. Now im back at it and trying to learn as much as possible about lifting and YES im lifting too -started last night. 30 min session. It felt really good! And maybe some of my posts were ridiculous but not all. Frustrated and stuff you know. I also have T1 diabetes and hypothyroid to deal with - it's hard. But im putting that aside and im gonna lift and get super healthy. The different things ill be doing is buying some light plates to use, following stronglifts the way i should, being consistant and eating more protein and eliminating alot of sugar. Plus im gonna give it a 6 month go, then stop and look at myself and see what ive accomplished.
PS- cucumbers are on sale this week - go buy some
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Are you gonna actually lift or just keep going on and on about it ad nauseum?
Yes! I guess none of you noticed. I lifted last night! And im gonna lift tomorrow too! As for the people who gave straight answers, thanks.
How are we supposed to have noticed that? Was it in the paper or something? You sure didn't post about it.
What did you do? At what weight? How many reps?
Lol, smarta$$. It's right on my profile. Isn't my profile public? Anyways, doesn't matter. This is what I did -
Squats 20lb dumbs 5*5
OHP 50lb 2*5 3*3 (too heavy i know, will adjust next time)
Deads 100lb 3*5
BP 40lbs 5*5 (gym set)
BR 40lbs 5*5 (gym set)
15 pushups, 15 push ups on knees
100 crunches
Forward arm raise - one at the time - using 10lb dumbbells.0 -
Are you gonna actually lift or just keep going on and on about it ad nauseum?
Yes! I guess none of you noticed. I lifted last night! And im gonna lift tomorrow too! As for the people who gave straight answers, thanks.
How are we supposed to have noticed that? Was it in the paper or something? You sure didn't post about it.
What did you do? At what weight? How many reps?
Lol, smarta$$. It's right on my profile. Isn't my profile public? Anyways, doesn't matter. This is what I did -
Squats 20lb dumbs 5*5
OHP 50lb 2*5 3*3 (too heavy i know, will adjust next time)
Deads 100lb 3*5
BP 40lbs 5*5 (gym set)
BR 40lbs 5*5 (gym set)
15 pushups, 15 push ups on knees
100 crunches
Forward arm raise - one at the time - using 10lb dumbbells.
That's not Strong Lifts.
I thought you were going to start Strong Lifts?0 -
Are you gonna actually lift or just keep going on and on about it ad nauseum?
Yes! I guess none of you noticed. I lifted last night! And im gonna lift tomorrow too! As for the people who gave straight answers, thanks.
How are we supposed to have noticed that? Was it in the paper or something? You sure didn't post about it.
What did you do? At what weight? How many reps?
Lol, smarta$$. It's right on my profile. Isn't my profile public? Anyways, doesn't matter. This is what I did -
Squats 20lb dumbs 5*5
OHP 50lb 2*5 3*3 (too heavy i know, will adjust next time)
Deads 100lb 3*5
BP 40lbs 5*5 (gym set)
BR 40lbs 5*5 (gym set)
15 pushups, 15 push ups on knees
100 crunches
Forward arm raise - one at the time - using 10lb dumbbells.
No, it's not public. Only the "about me" section is.
Anyway, I thought you were doing Stronglifts. That's not Stronglifts.
The mind boggles.0 -
Are you gonna actually lift or just keep going on and on about it ad nauseum?
Yes! I guess none of you noticed. I lifted last night! And im gonna lift tomorrow too! As for the people who gave straight answers, thanks.
How are we supposed to have noticed that? Was it in the paper or something? You sure didn't post about it.
What did you do? At what weight? How many reps?
Lol, smarta$$. It's right on my profile. Isn't my profile public? Anyways, doesn't matter. This is what I did -
Squats 20lb dumbs 5*5
OHP 50lb 2*5 3*3 (too heavy i know, will adjust next time)
Deads 100lb 3*5
BP 40lbs 5*5 (gym set)
BR 40lbs 5*5 (gym set)
15 pushups, 15 push ups on knees
100 crunches
Forward arm raise - one at the time - using 10lb dumbbells.
lulz I haven't even read or glanced at SL and I know that's not what it is. It's called Stronglifts 5x5 for a reason.0 -
This is StrongLifts right from the website:
StrongLifts 5×5
Workout A Workout B
Squat 5×5 Squat 5×5
Bench Press 5×5 Overhead Press 5×5
Barbell Rows 5×5 Deadlift 1×5
I've added in other things so i can get more of a workout. Is that wrong?0 -
This is StrongLifts right from the website:
StrongLifts 5×5
Workout A Workout B
Squat 5×5 Squat 5×5
Bench Press 5×5 Overhead Press 5×5
Barbell Rows 5×5 Deadlift 1×5
I've added in other things so i can get more of a workout. Is that wrong?
Once again, you need to go READ the source material. Click on that bright yellow button at the bottom of the site to get the download so you can read and understand the program.
You don't do both workouts the same day. And no, you don't need to add more stuff to the workout. Just do the program, like it's laid out. It's designed a certain way for a reason.0 -
i can't even with this.0
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I've added in other things so i can get more of a workout. Is that wrong?
Ideally, you won't have the energy for more afterward.
The purpose behind the progression of stronglifts is to carefully, gradually increase your weight until you find the point of failure for each of the compound lifts.
Then, you train to that point until you improve, and push the point of failure further. This is how strength and muscle are built.0 -
This is StrongLifts right from the website:
StrongLifts 5×5
Workout A Workout B
Squat 5×5 Squat 5×5
Bench Press 5×5 Overhead Press 5×5
Barbell Rows 5×5 Deadlift 1×5
I've added in other things so i can get more of a workout. Is that wrong?
So what's the rationale here? That you're smarter than the people who designed Stronglifts? That Stronglifts is meant to be a mediocre workout so you need to supplement it with random stuff?
Follow the effin program.0 -
what worked best for me was group classes like body pump taebo etc . body pump can be really hard if you put enough weights on the bar
and thats what helped me the most in my transformation. also the sens of competition on being in this with other ppl helps (for me at least) 0 -
Lol, alright! I will follow it exactly from tomorrow on in. As for the extra stuff - i will drop that out. And I KNOW that u don't do both A and B workouts in the same day. AND I know that you must take one day break in between workouts. I downloaded the pdf on Stronglifst and skimmed through. Will read thoroughly tonight. Thanks0
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Now I understand why you haven't seen any results.0
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Now I understand why you haven't seen any results.
Still shoulda seen sometime dont u think?0 -
Now I understand why you haven't seen any results.
Still shoulda seen sometime dont u think?
Follow the program, push to the point of failure, then train past it. That is all. Do not expect to be able to indefinitely progress along the program and continually add 2.5kg to your lifts.
You will find your current level of fitness. Leave every ounce of energy you have on the bench. Ensure that you have a spotter or some safety device so that you can safely push your limits every time.0 -
Now I understand why you haven't seen any results.
Still shoulda seen sometime dont u think?
Um, no.0 -
Now I understand why you haven't seen any results.
Still shoulda seen sometime dont u think?
Well, you had said you were not eating properly and you were not doing the program properly, what results did you really expect? Trust me, be honest and consistent with your eating and with the Stronglifts program and you WILL see results0 -
You don't necessarily have to add weight either, if the plates come in too big an increment to be convenient (or possible) -- just go more slowly through your reps. As long as you do 6-8 and are ready to drop on that last rep, you will gain muscle and feel that burn! Eventually you will be able to add, if that's your goal.
Also, I don't buy into the whole "weights for men / women" thing -- just do what you like and what you can, and push yourself. The general rule of thumb is 6-8 reps at max weight for gaining muscle, and 10-12 reps at max for toning/maintaining. (Obviously the max weights will be higher for a lower number of reps, and lower for a higher number of reps -- whatever pushes you to the brink.)0 -
Also, I don't buy into the whole "weights for men / women" thing -- just do what you like and what you can, and push yourself. The general rule of thumb is <6 reps for strength and 6-12 reps for hypertrophy and >12 becomes cardio. (Obviously the max weights will be higher for a lower number of reps, and lower for a higher number of reps -- whatever pushes you to the brink.)
FIFY.0 -
What does FIFY stand for?0
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What does FIFY stand for?
Fixed it for you0 -
Just bumping for loads of useful information in this thread :flowerforyou:0
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In, to remind myself how I must look when I consider "tweaking" things.0
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Hey, how's my diet look the last 2 days? Thoughts please....0
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Muscles are feeling sore today from last nights workout. Chest, shoulders and hammies.0
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Are you using a food scale?
How did you manage to make chocolate chip cookies that are 36 calories each?0 -
In, to remind myself how I must look when I consider "tweaking" things.
Tweaking is fine, but you have to give any changes time to work.0 -
Oh FFS. This thread is still going on?!?!?0
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Ya it is, deal with it!Oh FFS. This thread is still going on?!?!?0
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