Will weight training make women bulky?

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AlwaysWanderer
AlwaysWanderer Posts: 641 Member
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When people say that weight training will not make women bulky, do they mean bulky like this:


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or like this:


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All of those pictures came out when I googled bulky women. Obvoiusly the first man dressed as a woman does not count. But do you consider the others bulky? Will weight training alone (no steroids) make you look like this?
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  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,293 Member
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    Even to get a body like the others you would have to eat at a caloric surplus to gain that much muscle. most women that lift and lift heavy don't get as big as those 3, unless it is on purpose.
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
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    Hope so!
  • Tujitsu56
    Tujitsu56 Posts: 392 Member
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    I doubt you could get like this easily. There are many women on here trying to add muscle and are nowhere near this level. The first is a guy or avid steroid user. I would even question the others about using HGH. They have very large arms. I wouldn't worry about getting like that. If you are a natural lifter or even if you drink a regular protien shake you probably won't get this big. You'll eventually get some tone though. But that just looks really sexy and you will appreciate it when it comes. If it hasn't already.... I can't tell, you look like a baby in your picture hahah.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
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    Check this out: http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

    And this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390208-should-i-lift-weights-as-a-woman
  • RonSwanson66
    RonSwanson66 Posts: 1,150 Member
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    In b4 you know who.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
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    In b4 you know who.

    This.
  • ncole3
    ncole3 Posts: 164
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    No. From previous consultations with many trainers....weight training helps you go gain muscle so it can help you burn fat.....Great benefit!
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
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    i wish i could look like the last pictures you posted..those girls are damn sexy. haha. and i'm heterosexual. lol
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
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    I couldn't see the pics. Too bad. I'm bulky. In a bootylicious kinda way. I luv muscles.
  • Scott613
    Scott613 Posts: 2,317 Member
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    In b4 you know who.

    This.
    This
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,522 Member
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    Will basketball practice make me Michael Jordan?
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,293 Member
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    Will basketball practice make me Michael Jordan?

    Good point.
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
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    I don't like the bulky look or even muscular arms.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
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    I don't like the bulky look or even muscular arms.
    Not everyone is going to have results like this...

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  • stephabef
    stephabef Posts: 936 Member
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    No - I wish! I'd love to look like Jamie Eason! It takes a hell of a lot more commitment.
  • RonSwanson66
    RonSwanson66 Posts: 1,150 Member
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    I don't like the bulky look or even muscular arms.

    And they're off!

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  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
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    :smile:
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,585 Member
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    There needs to be a separation of what "bulky" is and "muscular". The women in their are "muscular". Bulk is a combination of fat and muscle. Body builders "bulk" in the offseason by eating a calorie surplus. A good description of "bulky" would be a power lifter since it's someone with fat and muscle but the muscularity doesn't show though.


    Usa3.jpgBULKY


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  • hottottie11
    hottottie11 Posts: 907 Member
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    I don't like the bulky look or even muscular arms.

    Muscularity or the "muscle look" is based on BF percentage. I lift heavy and I'll never look "muscular", if I don't lose that fat.

    When I hear bulky, I think fat. Muscles are lean, fat is bulky. (See 5lb of muscles vs 5 lbs of fat)
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
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    I don't like the bulky look or even muscular arms.

    And they're off!

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    LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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