Women strength training... for real
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I read on either a forum post or a blog on here, that a lady said that the 'sides' of her ribs hurt after lifting. I've noticed that this week too! What's up with that??0
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I read on either a forum post or a blog on here, that a lady said that the 'sides' of her ribs hurt after lifting. I've noticed that this week too! What's up with that??
Most likely it's simply muscle soreness. Likely your serratus anterior muscles.0 -
Here is my latest picture with more weights on:
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Nice pictures. How deep are you squatting?0
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Here is my latest picture with more weights on:
Nice job!0 -
So after my 3 mths of Chalean Extreme at home I'm back at the weights room at the gym.
Today's workout
Supersets -
5 sets
A1 > Deadlift - 45kg , 6x5
A2 > Flat DB Press, hammergrip - 10kgs 6 x5
4sets
B1 > One legged calf raise with bicep curl. 6kg. 12x4
B2 > 30degree DB Press - 10kg, 7x4
(1kg=2.2lbs)
p.s Great pics above!0 -
Nice pictures. How deep are you squatting?
Thanks you two! Well I can go a bit deeper than that but my PT like to spot me when I do it so that's as far as he lets me squat while taking pics of me. I can actually squat 185 right now and Friday I'm going for 200 which is gonna be my max. I'm only trying to make my glutes stand out more0 -
Nice pictures. How deep are you squatting?
Thanks you two! Well I can go a bit deeper than that but my PT like to spot me when I do it so that's as far as he lets me squat while taking pics of me. I can actually squat 185 right now and Friday I'm going for 200 which is gonna be my max. I'm only trying to make my glutes stand out more
Just so you know, the depth your squatting to in the pictures doesn't bring your glutes into play. Hardly at all. Glute and hamstring recruitment will be strongest at the bottom of a deep squat where, at the very least, the tops of your thighs are parallel to the floor.0 -
Is it better to go down on a squat parallel thighs to the floor or even deeper?0
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I can go deeper but my PT didn't want me going that deep because I didn't have a spotter for the picture. But I do agree with you on deep squat which he is trying to get my form perfected. I'm just scared0
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BUMP for later when I'm home - can't watch the video at work...0
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Glad I found this post. I think women who can lift are amazing! I am not afraid to lift as much as I possibly can (admittedly, not much), but I hope to get better. Muscles on women are sexy. It's too bad more women don't understand that weights do not bulk you. I think women's bodybuilding competitions have led somewhat to that thought process. Shame.0
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Is it better to go down on a squat parallel thighs to the floor or even deeper?
It's going to depend on the individuals build, mobility, stability, etc. In general, I'll have my clients squat to slightly below parallel assuming they're able to reach that point safely.0 -
I can go deeper but my PT didn't want me going that deep because I didn't have a spotter for the picture. But I do agree with you on deep squat which he is trying to get my form perfected. I'm just scared
Okay... just making sure. The vast majority of trainers wouldn't know proper squat form if it slapped them upside the head.0 -
great post0
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Is it better to go down on a squat parallel thighs to the floor or even deeper?
It's going to depend on the individuals build, mobility, stability, etc. In general, I'll have my clients squat to slightly below parallel assuming they're able to reach that point safely.
So if I can go deeper than parallel, I should? I just go to parallel now (and watch in the mirror to make sure I do).0 -
I was taught to squat "ATG" = *kitten* to grass, so below parallel, you've just got the take the mental leap of faith and drop down that bit more.
Lol, tried to find a good demo video - found this!
http://tnation.t-nation.com/free_online_forum/sex_girls_pictures_hot_pics_photo_women/make_ur_girlfriendsand_bootycalls_back_squat_atg0 -
Is it better to go down on a squat parallel thighs to the floor or even deeper?
It's going to depend on the individuals build, mobility, stability, etc. In general, I'll have my clients squat to slightly below parallel assuming they're able to reach that point safely.
So if I can go deeper than parallel, I should? I just go to parallel now (and watch in the mirror to make sure I do).
Parallel is fine. If you want to go slightly deeper, you can. But don't sacrifice tightness for depth. A lot of people will try to go *kitten* to the grass by letting up on their muscle contraction in hips and thighs and that's a no no. It'd be better to see your form on video, which you can film, upload to a private video on youtube, and email me if you'd like.
Oh, and if the mirror is to the side, which is where it'd really need to be in order to assess your depth well, don't be turning your head to check form while squatting.0 -
So if I can go deeper than parallel, I should? I just go to parallel now (and watch in the mirror to make sure I do).
Parallel is fine. If you want to go slightly deeper, you can. But don't sacrifice tightness for depth. A lot of people will try to go *kitten* to the grass by letting up on their muscle contraction in hips and thighs and that's a no no. It'd be better to see your form on video, which you can film, upload to a private video on youtube, and email me if you'd like.
Oh, and if the mirror is to the side, which is where it'd really need to be in order to assess your depth well, don't be turning your head to check form while squatting.
Ha, yeah, I AM totally turning my head to check. Opps. I'll stop doing that.
And you're awesome Steve. You give out too much free advice!
But I think my form is okay, and I have no one to film it anyway, but thanks.0 -
Here are some of the best resources I've seen out on the interwebz regarding squatting. There are others as I've not updated that thread in a while:
http://www.forum-body-improvements.com/showthread.php?t=2870
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