Should women powerlift/ Lift heavy weights?
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This is why I don't like being in the 'mens' free weights part of the gym because of small minded comments like these!
If a women chooses to lift heavy weights, thats her choice and her efforts should not be demeaned by other women or received sexest comments from other men!
So much of what people do is to fall in line with what expected of them. If everyone just excepted everyone the way they were this whole planet would be a better place.
SO PETTY
I hope you realise that here at least the only person who has this opinion is the op. Everyone else is being sarcastic I just can't tell from your post if the men's sexist comment refer to this thread.
Sorry just in general, I actually come onto the community today to find women who were into heavy lifting as I've just really started to take an interest in it and I'm finding the critism hard. But I come on and I see THIS post 0 -
Wow 7 pages later...
Ok maybe "allowed" wasn't the right term to use. What I mean't was for safetly is there a certain limit for women when they should stop... biologically can women life like men. I'm not however apologising for my comment
And no not a troll.0 -
Wow 7 pages later...
Ok maybe "allowed" wasn't the right term to use. What I mean't was for safetly is there a certain limit for women when they should stop... biologically can women life like men. I'm not however apologising for my comment
And no not a troll.
No. As long as a woman progresses safely there is no limit. Same as with men.0 -
lifting heavy weights can really sculpt your body if you know what you are doing and have great form.0
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This is why I don't like being in the 'mens' free weights part of the gym because of small minded comments like these!
If a women chooses to lift heavy weights, thats her choice and her efforts should not be demeaned by other women or received sexest comments from other men!
So much of what people do is to fall in line with what expected of them. If everyone just excepted everyone the way they were this whole planet would be a better place.
SO PETTY
I hope you realise that here at least the only person who has this opinion is the op. Everyone else is being sarcastic I just can't tell from your post if the men's sexist comment refer to this thread.
Sorry just in general, I actually come onto the community today to find women who were into heavy lifting as I've just really started to take an interest in it and I'm finding the critism hard. But I come on and I see THIS post
If you read the whole thread I am pretty sure someone linked the group Eat, Train, Progress. You definitely want to check it out. You'll find what you are looking for. There is a ton of support on this site for women lifting. Most simply did not take this thread seriously.0 -
This is why I don't like being in the 'mens' free weights part of the gym because of small minded comments like these!
If a women chooses to lift heavy weights, thats her choice and her efforts should not be demeaned by other women or received sexest comments from other men!
So much of what people do is to fall in line with what expected of them. If everyone just excepted everyone the way they were this whole planet would be a better place.
SO PETTY
I hope you realise that here at least the only person who has this opinion is the op. Everyone else is being sarcastic I just can't tell from your post if the men's sexist comment refer to this thread.
Sorry just in general, I actually come onto the community today to find women who were into heavy lifting as I've just really started to take an interest in it and I'm finding the critism hard. But I come on and I see THIS post
Please please ignore this ops post. There is a large supportive community here for heavy lifters men and women. I've just started myself. We love heavy lifting on MPF :drinker:0 -
So sad when women don't believe in themselves & think only men can be great in certain things.
It's pathetic that some men are so insecure that they don't like seeing women becoming able to do something men can do. That's like me feeling threatened seeing a guy wearing make up & feeling annoyed at the thought he's going to be prettier than me.
No, please, don't put on make-up... Clearly you're going to injure yourself with your bulky huge caveman hands & poke your eyes out
But in all seriousness, half the women everyone worships for being sexy & having great legs/behind lift weights.0 -
Yes and this one too.
OP - yes there is a point that can be reached where lifting more may not be "safe", however, that applies to both males and females alike. Where the limit depends on the individual. Like someone above said its about progressing safely, not sex.
So no, I don't think there is a certain limit for a women.0 -
Allowed to? I don't think these are Victorian times, the Middle East or 3rd World countries. 0
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If you're not trolling then you're ignorant. Worry about your own workout and nothing else while at the gym.
You're obviously insecure in yourself and/or underestimate the female gender. Either... Just stop it.0 -
This is why I don't like being in the 'mens' free weights part of the gym because of small minded comments like these!
If a women chooses to lift heavy weights, thats her choice and her efforts should not be demeaned by other women or received sexest comments from other men!
So much of what people do is to fall in line with what expected of them. If everyone just excepted everyone the way they were this whole planet would be a better place.
SO PETTY
I hope you realise that here at least the only person who has this opinion is the op. Everyone else is being sarcastic I just can't tell from your post if the men's sexist comment refer to this thread.
Sorry just in general, I actually come onto the community today to find women who were into heavy lifting as I've just really started to take an interest in it and I'm finding the critism hard. But I come on and I see THIS post
Don't let one ignorant OP dissuade you from lifting. It is so empowering and has awesome benefits. I linked the stronglifts group and eat train progress earlier in the thread, I'd suggest you go check those out. :flowerforyou:0 -
Wow 7 pages later...
Ok maybe "allowed" wasn't the right term to use. What I mean't was for safetly is there a certain limit for women when they should stop... biologically can women life like men. I'm not however apologising for my comment
And no not a troll.
there is a limit to how much any human being of any gender can lift, it's determined by their current level of strength, and the amount they can increase their strength by depends on their genetic potential. However there are no special rules that only apply to women. Men can injure themselves by lifting weight that are too heavy for their current level of strength, or if their form is bad. Men are not invulnerable to injury.
women are not a special case, women follow the same safety rules as men for lifting, including the fact that the amount of weight you should use is dependent on your current level of strength.
Anyone who lifts heavy weights without paying attention to good form and basic safety will get hurt.0 -
This.If you're not trolling then you're ignorant. Worry about your own workout and nothing else while at the gym.
You're obviously insecure in yourself and/or underestimate the female gender. Either... Just stop it.
OP, don't hate just because these women are out lifting you.0 -
OMG They make pink ones? Where can one buy these please! Mine are all ugly & kinda grey colored but I like my bar cause when I dust it with pledge it looks kinda all sparkley.0
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Women in the gym? Next they're going to want to vote and own property.0
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Stupid people should not breed!!!!0
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You may not be a troll, but you have no idea about inner strength and determination or the joy that comes with lifting.0
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I was at the gym this morning and there were a few women milling around the weight rooms and lifting pretty heavy weights.
I just wondered what people thought of women doing this? Weather they should be allowed to? or encouraged to stop after a certain weight?
I only say this as I think some women try and "prove" they can lift heavy and end up with injuries etc.
Whats your thoughts?
Wow! Should we be allowed to? Well since I started lifting more than barbie weights I have lost 15% body fat! It's supposed to be hard. I feel kind of offended that you think women can't do what men can do..... Total stereo type! Oh and btw please don't even try to say it will make you bulky. Just once I'd like to see a woman do her research on that seriously just once.....
I age with this.. Wtf "allowed to" we the ones that push children out. Im lifting and i have slimmed down quite a bit and last about 3 percent bf in 1.5 months. "allowed to" ill be damned if someone truss to tell me i can or can't do something. And getting "bulky" lmao.. Really? I love when pppl say that. I ask, do i look bulky? Umm.. No. . I think this is totally a ridiculous thread. . Oh so, maybe i should ask my hubby for permission to cook supper. Lol0 -
allowed to? :laugh:
i don't really condone it, but as long as their husband or boyfriend signs the permission slip, i think it's ok. :laugh:
Can my daddy sign it?0 -
Wow 7 pages later...
Ok maybe "allowed" wasn't the right term to use. What I mean't was for safetly is there a certain limit for women when they should stop... biologically can women life like men. I'm not however apologising for my comment
And no not a troll.
You think the word 'allowed' was the only thing in your post that was ridiculous? Really? After all the explanations and comments?0 -
As long as all the chores are done and no men are using the equipment then I suppose its OK. :glasses:0
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If you're not trolling then you're ignorant. Worry about your own workout and nothing else while at the gym.
You're obviously insecure in yourself and/or underestimate the female gender. Either... Just stop it.
QFT,0 -
The answer is that you should mind you own business. Woman should lift heavy... why not? You are probably just intimidated that they can lift more than you.... sounds like a personal problem.0
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Wow 7 pages later...
Ok maybe "allowed" wasn't the right term to use. What I mean't was for safetly is there a certain limit for women when they should stop... biologically can women life like men. I'm not however apologising for my comment
And no not a troll.
There are limits for each person, male or female. Everyone should take care with pushing limits or risk injuring themselves. On the other hand, I feel much less likely to get injured when I'm out and about in every day life because of strength training. My body does a better job all around when it is stronger. My balance is better, my confidence is better, my energy and concentration are better, I'm better equipped to take on what the world throws at me. I have more ability to take care of myself and not need to ask someone else to do it for me or to risk injuring myself doing something that I would easily be able to do had I just spent a little time looking after my strength.0 -
There is no one upper limit for weight for each gender. Where the hell did the notion they need to stop at a certain weight come from? Strength training is about progression. It also looks very bloody difficult to onlookers, because if you're doing it right, it IS very bloody difficult and you WILL look like you're straining.0
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If you're not trolling then you're ignorant. Worry about your own workout and nothing else while at the gym.
You're obviously insecure in yourself and/or underestimate the female gender. Either... Just stop it.
THIS times 100!!!0 -
Ha ha ha ! get back to the kitchen wench0
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I love the quote from the book - New Rules of Lifting for Women, "Lift like a man, look like a goddess!"0
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I was at the gym this morning and there were a few women milling around the weight rooms and lifting pretty heavy weights.
I just wondered what people thought of women doing this? Weather they should be allowed to? or encouraged to stop after a certain weight?
I only say this as I think some women try and "prove" they can lift heavy and end up with injuries etc.
Whats your thoughts?
Absolutely, there should be a law against it. Women lifting weights? Ugh what next...going out to work, looking a male in the eye??!
This could really get out of hand, something needs to be done asap0
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