Weights for girls

coraliethomas

Ok... So I reeeeaaalllly want to start doing some weight training... HOWEVER being as though I am the "fairer sex" I dont want to end up looking like Arnold Scharzesomething...

Any suggestions for weight size/reps and all that jazz?

Contrarian

Lifting heavy will not make you bulk up. Women don't have enough testosterone. Don't be afraid of weights.

Bodybuilders have to work REALLY hard to look like that.

chiera88

exactly you'd need steroids. start with 5 pounds i suppose but i lift heavy to get max results

taso42

Lay off the steroids and testosterone injections and you'll be fine.

Contrarian

This program is excellent.

http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women

Tobi1013

Unless you start injecting steroids, you will not end up looking like Schwartzenegger. Women do not have the hormones needed to get bulky muscles. Additionally, eating at a deficit (which I assume you are doing since you still have weight to lose according to your ticker) will also keep you from getting "big".

Now, as for a program, lots of women swear by New Rules of Lifting for Women. I've not checked it out myself yet, but I've heard nothing but good things.

thefuzz1290

Women body builders use steroids and estrogen blockers, coupled with years of training and diet, to look like they do. You won't be buff.

coraliethomas

Awesome! Thank you... Ive only been doing cardio up to now, and its getting a bit dull, I really want to start seeing some definition

Rae6503

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/518789-the-difference-weight-lifting-makes


Ditto the suggesting for New Rules, however I'm not a huge fan of the diet or the routine after phase 1 (there's nothing wrong with it, but I like simple routines). I've heard really good things about Starting Strength. I just started Strong Lifts 5x5.

If you can meet with a trainer or someone who knows how to do the big lifts and get your form down before you start moving up with weight. If you can't study the hell out of Youtube videos (I hear Mark Ripetoes got some really good ones) to get your form down and maybe having someone video you and post it here for a form check.

mustgetmuscles1

Yep what they all said. Bodybuilders have to work out for YEARS to get those kind of muscles. You will have all sorts of time to fine tune your training to get the body you want.