Fat girl dead-lifting

nz_deevaa
nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Last-night I asked my trainer to take a few photos of me dead-lifting, he took some awesome photos, but it also reminded me of how far I've come, and some of the challenges I faced.

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I love this photo because I look strong. Also because I'm lifting 90kg/198lbs, but there isn't any strain on my face, it looks easy.

Now here's the photo that reminds me of how far I've come:

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It's not very flattering, and I wouldn't normally show a picture like this in public.... but here's why it's important to me.

Every day on these forums, I encourage heavy people to lift heavy weights.

But when you are truly big, there are some unique challenges.

When I first started out, I was 125kg/275lbs. I couldn't bend over, with my elbows outside my knees, the bar close to my shins and reach the bar to start with.

Especially not with a smaller weight on the bar and it was even lower to the ground.

I couldn't dead-lift with good form, because my belly was in the way and my arms seemed too short.... and my boobs would be pushed up by my belly fat......

I've lost 25kg/54lbs and it still looks awkward:

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But now, it's possible.

When the weight is lower, it's OK to have the bar a bit further away from your shins if you can't reach the bar because of your belly. Or to have a more 'sumo' styled stance so your belly fits between your thighs.

Just make sure you adjust your form as your weight comes off and the weight on the bar gets heavier.
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  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    You are doing awesome. You need to keep it up. Don't let anyone ever tell you you shouldn't be doing exactly what you're doing.
  • lorcart
    lorcart Posts: 406 Member
    Great job!!! You rock! Lifting heavy things is the best!!! :)
  • runmybunsoff
    runmybunsoff Posts: 224 Member
    You are my hero!
  • 6mimi
    6mimi Posts: 1,432 Member
    Great job! You should be really proud of yourself!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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  • ironmonkeystyle
    ironmonkeystyle Posts: 834 Member
    you lift like a girl:
    http://youtu.be/ilHRhAYS5d4
    ;-)
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Did I told you today that you are awesome?

    Well you are and I Am very proud of being your friend
  • moniquedeanne
    moniquedeanne Posts: 249 Member
    Totally awesome!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I :heart: YOU!

    xoxoxox
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Misleading title. I expected you to be picking up a dead far girl. Only thing in this thread is awesomeness.


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  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    You are an inspiration. Thank you for putting yourself out there and posting these pics, I hope this gives some people the confidence/reassurance they need to get in the gym and start lifting!
  • wimeezer
    wimeezer Posts: 404 Member
    You are rocking this! Well done you!
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Holy hell... I HAVE to be friends with you. Now.


    Seriously, that's awesome stuff right there.
  • treatingmybodyright
    treatingmybodyright Posts: 184 Member
    You look great and are an amazing inspiration!
  • chefsmash
    chefsmash Posts: 53 Member
    Awesome job... and I totally feel ya on all points (similar stats=similar issues). Keep it up!
  • AngryDiet
    AngryDiet Posts: 1,349 Member
    Let me add my admiration.
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    Thank you for this.

    When I took a yoga class, my belly got in the way of some of the exercises. At cage fitness my boobs and my belly clash in awkward ways with the punching bag. I had to lose 50 pounds before I could do a standard sit up because my stupid tummy was in the way. It's something that, honestly, doesn't cross most people's minds. We can still do it, for sure, but there are absolutely some challenges.

    You look amazing, and every time I deadlift I keep your stats in my head. It helps me keep pushing forward.
  • AmiC0717
    AmiC0717 Posts: 440 Member
    You look awesome! Just think how far you have come! Amazing job!
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    Well done! Keep that stuff up.
  • Keto_T
    Keto_T Posts: 673 Member
    I dont even know you and I'm proud of this. You rocked it!
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
    U R BA :flowerforyou:
  • UticaBoy51
    UticaBoy51 Posts: 344 Member
    From one dead lifter to another... AWESOME!!
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    can I borrow you? lol I need motivation
  • Bakkasan
    Bakkasan Posts: 1,027 Member
    Yes, awesome!
  • jayche
    jayche Posts: 1,128 Member
    Well done! If possible (I'm not familiar with your biomechanics so if you are already making a conscious effort to so please forgive me if you already are) I'd keep your arms straighter instead of semi-curling the weight up, you could tear a bicep.
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    awesome job!! well done =D
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    Excellent!!! :love:
  • frood
    frood Posts: 295 Member
    you. rock. :heart:
  • ErinGBragh
    ErinGBragh Posts: 183 Member
    You are awesomeness personified!

    Seriously, thanks for the motivation for a new lifter!
  • MzCongeniality70
    MzCongeniality70 Posts: 352 Member
    Sweetheart, you are ROCKING THIS! Keep it up! :drinker:

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