Do you lift heavy? Are you bulky?

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  • RunningForeverMama
    RunningForeverMama Posts: 261 Member
    I want to join! I started lifting when I weighed around 198 pounds. I'm down to 150.

    Barbell row: 185lbs
    Deadlift: 300
    Squat: 275
    Bench: 135
    First all natural bodybuilding competiton: 2nd place

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    Just wanted to say how awesome you are! :happy:
    You all are, if this is bulky I can't wait. :wink:
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    In clothes... I won't say "normal clothes," because I don't really wear normal clothes.

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    On my 41st birthday.

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    Going to see a Celtic band in my "Official Kilt Inspector" shirt. Sadly, the only one in a kilt was an adorable toddler, and I didn't want to inspect his diaper.
  • campi_mama
    campi_mama Posts: 350 Member
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    So, soo bulky
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    I want to join! I started lifting when I weighed around 198 pounds. I'm down to 150.

    Barbell row: 185lbs
    Deadlift: 300
    Squat: 275
    Bench: 135
    First all natural bodybuilding competiton: 2nd place

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    The fact that you accomplished this amazing transformation while raising your kids as a single mom makes your story one of my favorites. So many people have so many excuses and you didn't let anything hold you down. Love it
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    As MoreBean is a bully, and I realized that I actually do not have any pics of me with clothes on...taken when I got home from work.

    Deadlift: 280lb
    Squat: 3 x 210lb
    Bench 135lb
    OHP: 95lb

    5 6" 151lb

    Bulky?

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    Hey look what I found!!!

    Reposting it because 1) I have always furlucking loved this pic and 2) I doth believeth that we need some updates on them there lifting numbers.

    You like me with my clothes on? I am losing my touch!

    Updated stats:

    Deadlift: 315lb
    Squat: 260lb
    Bench 160lb
    OHP: 112lb

    Currently trying to bulk.

    <---158lb.
  • Mother_Superior
    Mother_Superior Posts: 1,624 Member
    I want to join! I started lifting when I weighed around 198 pounds. I'm down to 150.

    Barbell row: 185lbs
    Deadlift: 300
    Squat: 275
    Bench: 135
    First all natural bodybuilding competiton: 2nd place

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    The fact that you accomplished this amazing transformation while raising your kids as a single mom makes your story one of my favorites. So many people have so many excuses and you didn't let anything hold you down. Love it

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  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    I know this thread is oooooooold but here's my recent not-bulky pic :wink:

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    I lift barbells, and always try to lift heavier barbells. OHP 50# 3x5, Squat 100# 3x6, DL 115 3x5, BP 65 3x3
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I want to join! I started lifting when I weighed around 198 pounds. I'm down to 150.

    Barbell row: 185lbs
    Deadlift: 300
    Squat: 275
    Bench: 135
    First all natural bodybuilding competiton: 2nd place

    255266_3636093856142_1148921215_n.jpg
    11d29681-a972-4cdb-8815-042e9edff3c5_zpsb34afadf.jpg
    20130309_163710_zps6a8f333e.jpg

    The fact that you accomplished this amazing transformation while raising your kids as a single mom makes your story one of my favorites. So many people have so many excuses and you didn't let anything hold you down. Love it

    ^^agreed
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I know this thread is oooooooold but here's my recent not-bulky pic :wink:

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    I lift barbells, and always try to lift heavier barbells. OHP 50# 3x5, Squat 100# 3x6, DL 115 3x5, BP 65 3x3

    Ermegherd...you are hyooge! :wink:
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
    I want to join! I started lifting when I weighed around 198 pounds. I'm down to 150.

    Barbell row: 185lbs
    Deadlift: 300
    Squat: 275
    Bench: 135
    First all natural bodybuilding competiton: 2nd place

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    I always love your story!! AMAZING!!!
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
    Ok I'll play...... Here some street/dress up clothes..

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    AND here's a side by side for good measure. First pic was cardio only, second is lifting while eating at a deficit. Notice scale weights at bottom of pic.
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    Currently Deadlifting #215x2, Bench 1RM is 105#, Squat 185#


    hot.

    Myself and my bulky legs are going to kick back and enjoy this thread.

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    oooh and SOME legz them are!! yummmmm :flowerforyou:
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    :smile:
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Ok I'll play...... Here some street/dress up clothes..

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    AND here's a side by side for good measure. First pic was cardio only, second is lifting while eating at a deficit. Notice scale weights at bottom of pic.
    BOJHPYn.jpg?1

    Currently Deadlifting #215x2, Bench 1RM is 105#, Squat 185#


    hot.

    Myself and my bulky legs are going to kick back and enjoy this thread.

    d1035711-8deb-4da3-8b43-3df07ab9966e_zps603ed740.jpg

    oooh and SOME legz them are!! yummmmm :flowerforyou:

    Have to remember to bookmark this and reference whenever I want to get lazy with squats...all you lifting girls are so awesome and my heroes! :flowerforyou:
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
    Ok I'll play...... Here some street/dress up clothes..

    wkYHlpg.jpg

    wkDHa4i.jpg

    AND here's a side by side for good measure. First pic was cardio only, second is lifting while eating at a deficit. Notice scale weights at bottom of pic.
    BOJHPYn.jpg?1

    Currently Deadlifting #215x2, Bench 1RM is 105#, Squat 185#


    hot.

    Myself and my bulky legs are going to kick back and enjoy this thread.

    d1035711-8deb-4da3-8b43-3df07ab9966e_zps603ed740.jpg

    oooh and SOME legz them are!! yummmmm :flowerforyou:

    All of the above are FABULOUS!!!!:smile::smile: :smile: :smile:
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
    I know this thread is oooooooold but here's my recent not-bulky pic :wink:

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    I lift barbells, and always try to lift heavier barbells. OHP 50# 3x5, Squat 100# 3x6, DL 115 3x5, BP 65 3x3

    I love both this pic and your profile pic!! Very awesome!!
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
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    So, soo bulky

    Soooo HAWTTT!!
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    1/10
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    I'm not yet to my desired body fat % but definitely on my way to less bulk. Same size jeans in both pics, the second one was taken after 2 month of heavy lifting, I weighed about the same but size is more compact:

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  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    1/10

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  • stephanielynn76
    stephanielynn76 Posts: 709 Member
    Take it from someone who has been TRYING to get "bulky" for several years now... it's not easy for the vast majority of women to attain that look. Yes there are some with elite genetics but they are rare. Most of us could train hard and heavy for many years and never have a "bulky" look.
  • siany01
    siany01 Posts: 319 Member
    LOVE this thread. Its full of ladies who have made me take up heavy lifting.

    I had to take a week out due to a shoulder injury but got back to it today. I finished my deadlifts with the biggest smile on my face (a guy was giving me the strangest look lol). Never thought I would enjoy working out so much but I totally love lifting. I'm addicted :happy:
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
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  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
    I'm not yet to my desired body fat % but definitely on my way to less bulk. Same size jeans in both pics, the second one was taken after 2 month of heavy lifting, I weighed about the same but size is more compact:

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    I definitely see a difference!! Looking good!!!
  • sxy_nerd
    sxy_nerd Posts: 5
    Bumping for some f-bomb, kick @ss women !!!

    Starting stronglifting 5x5 this Monday, these results are so inspirational. If you lift strong,
    feel free to friend me! :o)

    Dis-respectful, afraid of lifting strong, douche bags need not apply :)
  • CrankMeUp
    CrankMeUp Posts: 2,860 Member
    1/10

    You shouldn't talk that way about yourself!!!

    We are here to support you, surely you are more than a 1!
  • suelegal
    suelegal Posts: 1,281 Member
    Love this thread, old and new! Y'all are inspirational!!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Take it from someone who has been TRYING to get "bulky" for several years now... it's not easy for the vast majority of women to attain that look. Yes there are some with elite genetics but they are rare. Most of us could train hard and heavy for many years and never have a "bulky" look.

    Anyone who hasn't seen StephanieLynn's photos should really take a look at her profile pics. It's the most amazing example of how a woman with absolutely crazy kickass muscles still looks stunningly gorgeous and feminine.

    Don't want to look "too" muscular? Don't flex.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I lift lower body and store my fat in my butt and thighs. The only time my thighs and butt got bigger was when I ate 3000 calories a day.

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  • toaster6
    toaster6 Posts: 703 Member
    I lifted up a soupcan once and now I'm the perfect body shape to be an offensive linemen in the NFL!
  • lyndabyh
    lyndabyh Posts: 187 Member
    I'm bulky as hell!
    Squat 180
    DL 250 x 1, 220 for reps
    Bench 105
    Unassisted chins and dips

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    Size 6 non-stretch jeans:
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    ETA: I HATE posting this, but my FL has told me that it's actually helpful for people to see- I'm 5'3" and 153 lbs (154 in pics)...overweight BMI.

    Your my inspiration- 5'4 and currently 150.8 but would gain weight to look like that.:laugh:
    Started NR4L this week.

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