Stronglifts 5x5 for Women

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FeebaLeeba
FeebaLeeba Posts: 7
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okay so I don't NEED inspiration because the program in itself is so simple I am very excited to start Saturday. I have been reading New Rules of Lifting for Women and someone on this site suggested Stronglifts 5x5. I am totally going for it. I did something similar a few years back and even though I didn't get down to my original goal weight, I stopped caring what the scale said ebcause I looked and felt great! My muscles were heavy so that's why. Anyway I'm looking for friends int he Stronglifts community so I can get some advice when needed and just to watch others progress along. So anyone looking for Stronglifts buddy or anyone who likes to give advice from their own successful position, feel free to add me. Thanks!

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  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    Welcome!
  • cstringfellow2013
    cstringfellow2013 Posts: 172 Member
    Welcome! I just finished my first week. I wasn't able to start at the recommended weights as I'm a 150(ish) pound weakling, but I'm already progressing. Good luck!
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    Hi and welcome..sent you a request.
  • spirit095
    spirit095 Posts: 1,017 Member
    Welcome! Everyone in the group are friendly and give great advice, in my opinion :smile:
  • jstout365
    jstout365 Posts: 1,686 Member
    Welcome. Feel free to send me a request if you like.
  • ChoiceNotChance
    ChoiceNotChance Posts: 644 Member
    I started about a month ago. Send me a request, if you like.
  • happyjack1976
    happyjack1976 Posts: 74 Member
    Hi! I'll be finishing my 2nd week on Monday (started all wonky with my days). Holy crap I'm sore, but it feels great. Feel free to add me!
  • hananah89
    hananah89 Posts: 692 Member
    I've been doing it (with a couple breaks) since August. Squats do a body good! Always nice to have new women working their way into the free weight sections!
  • katro111
    katro111 Posts: 632 Member
    Squats do a body good! Always nice to have new women working their way into the free weight sections!
    Amen to that!

    Welcome! I'm on my 8th week of SL. Everyone here is very helpful and supportive; feel free to add me to your friends list, too, if you want. :)
  • happyjack1976
    happyjack1976 Posts: 74 Member
    I've been doing it (with a couple breaks) since August. Squats do a body good! Always nice to have new women working their way into the free weight sections!

    I find blasting Joan Jett/Bad Reputation on my ipod helps make that transition in to the "boy's" section easy. :-)
  • fourluvbugs
    fourluvbugs Posts: 194 Member
    Hi there! Welcome! I just finished my 3rd week and I'm loving Stronglifts so far. Sending you a request. :)
  • FeebaLeeba
    FeebaLeeba Posts: 7
    Thank you everyone, for your kind replies. I wish this forum gave notifications when someone replies to a post. I am super excited. I lifted Saturday the 17th of May and it's now Monday night and I am still sore but in a good way. I am skipping my leg workout tomorrow and just focusing on the overhead press and arm and back stuff. I underestimated the 50 pound squats I did. I did all 5 sets of 5 so I felt like jell-o afterwards. I started with 100 lb deadlifts but I used to do 175 and even though I have gained weight I have kept some of my strength so I did that very easily. I am feeling sore but awesome!
  • ErinRibbens
    ErinRibbens Posts: 370 Member
    Sounds like you're off to a great start! I'll send you a FR. I've been lifting for about 1.5 years. I started with Stronglifts, now doing Wendler's 5/3/1 but about to transition to something new. I'm no expert but I love to encourage lifting buddies!
  • Neonbeige
    Neonbeige Posts: 271 Member
    Welcome here :-)

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