Why weightlifting?

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  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
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    I would say so I could crush melons with my bare hands.

    :heart:

    I don't have anything to add, because they've said everything there is to say. :love:
  • lmhbuss
    lmhbuss Posts: 282 Member
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    because I want to be fit, strong and empowered...not just pretty.
  • davidsl1
    davidsl1 Posts: 2
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    I have only recently lifted weights in the past year, with the inspiration of my trainer, doing free weights has helped me to gain a sense of balance and to break a mental barrier in my mind of what I could and could not do. I also always thought of myself as a leg and running person and had neglected my upper body. Do what you feel comfortable with- David
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
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    The difference between looking good in clothes, and looking good naked.
  • vjohn04
    vjohn04 Posts: 2,276 Member
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    To look as awesome as I can nekkid.
  • 04hoopsgal73
    04hoopsgal73 Posts: 890 Member
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    Builds strength and burns fat !:bigsmile:
  • zazieinedinburgh
    zazieinedinburgh Posts: 8
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    Why do you want to crush melons with your bare hands? Is your top not crushing them enough already?
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
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    http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/why/
    http://www.mayoclinic.org/strength-training/ART-20046670
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
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    Cause it does wonderful things to your body. :bigsmile:
  • gmallan
    gmallan Posts: 2,099 Member
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    “Strong people are harder to kill than weak people and more useful in general.”

    ― Mark Rippetoe

    and a combination of all of what has been said above. Makes you healthier, stronger, sexier, leaner, more confident...

    Also, you might consider taking some time to reflect on what you want to get out of it and set some goals. I generally don't do something fitness wise unless I know why I'm doing it and how it will help me achieve my goals.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
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    “Strong people are harder to kill than weak people and more useful in general.”

    ― Mark Rippetoe

    and a combination of all of what has been said above. Makes you healthier, stronger, sexier, leaner, more confident...

    Also, you might consider taking some time to reflect on what you want to get out of it and set some goals. I generally don't do something fitness wise unless I know why I'm doing it and how it will help me achieve my goals.
    This. I do it to "be more indestructible".

    My ready response, as has already been said, is "Why not?" or "Because I can." But for you, I would say so that you can be as awesome as Leeloo Dallas Multipass. :bigsmile:
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
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    Because it's fun.

    I get stronger and more capable physically.

    It helps my bones to stay strong.

    I retain more muscle when I lose fat.

    To eat significantly more.
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
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    Because I never have been the wilting delicate flower type, and I want to be the strong one in my house, not depend on the menfolk to move furniture or open a jar or whatever :wink:

    Actually, for me, because it's fun, there's a rush when you reach a PR (I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who wants to roar after completing a difficult set!), and I want my teenage daughter to see that she DOESN'T have to choose between smart, strong, and beautiful!!
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
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    Because i look really pretty deadlifting with my new pink gloves on.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
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    Why weightlifting?

    What SHOULD I have said?

    You scared bro?
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
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    Why weightlifting?

    What SHOULD I have said?

    You scared bro?

    Yeah, that's a good answer!
  • hearthemelody
    hearthemelody Posts: 1,025 Member
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  • hearthemelody
    hearthemelody Posts: 1,025 Member
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    http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/why/
    http://www.mayoclinic.org/strength-training/ART-20046670

    This was very helpful, thank you!
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
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    Mul. Tee. Pass!!
    :laugh: :heart:

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