HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!

0OneTwo3 · May 2013

^This.

Agreed.

One more to add to the fan club!

I need in this club. She looks incredible. Mindblowing progress and just..um.. damn.

Val_from_OH · May 2013

It's not recent (I had two different injuries that put me out of lifting for a year, so I lost muscle and gained 10 pounds back), but this was a combination of a calorie deficit and then heavy weightlifting. You couldn't really see any visible muscle definition except in my legs, but I feel like it's just a further testament that you won't accidentally get bulky as a female lifting. When I suggest lifting weights to women, they always exclaim, "But I don't want to look bulky!" My body type is naturally soft and curvy, so gaining muscle just makes me look leaner rather than hard and chiseled.

I'm 5'3, and was 200 before and 126 in the after. My highest squat was 175 while I weighed 130, and that was on a calorie deficit, so I imagine it would have been higher if I ate more (which was my plan before I fell down the stairs and twisted my ankle, haha).

Lift, ladies! See how "bulky" I am?

You are so pretty! Why did you cut your head out of the pic?!

candacefausset · May 2013

Took the words right out of my mouth on this one! lol

cleotherio · May 2013

Consider me an example of how "bulky" you can get. My profile pic was taken 2 days ago. It's a little blurry, but I think you get the point. Unfortunately, I don't have any better shots of my physique. I'm kinda shy, but maybe I'll post some.

I've been lifting heavy for over 30 years, and I compete in powerlifting. So if anyone would get bulky from heavy lifting, it would be me. Nope. In fact, I used to compete in the 148-pound class when I was in college, but now I'm in the 123-pound class.

I just had a competition Saturday (May 11). I weighed in at 119.5. I'm 5'4" and 50 years old. My lifts were:

Squat 170 (pounds)
Bench Press 115
Deadlift 245
Total 530

I only got "bulky" when I stopped lifting for a few years and ate ALL the food! :noway: And it wasn't pretty, let me tell you.

Anyway, don't be afraid of getting under heavy iron. Your bones will thank you later! :drinker:

Quoted for your awesomeness.

aerynth · May 2013

It's not recent (I had two different injuries that put me out of lifting for a year, so I lost muscle and gained 10 pounds back), but this was a combination of a calorie deficit and then heavy weightlifting. You couldn't really see any visible muscle definition except in my legs, but I feel like it's just a further testament that you won't accidentally get bulky as a female lifting. When I suggest lifting weights to women, they always exclaim, "But I don't want to look bulky!" My body type is naturally soft and curvy, so gaining muscle just makes me look leaner rather than hard and chiseled.

I'm 5'3, and was 200 before and 126 in the after. My highest squat was 175 while I weighed 130, and that was on a calorie deficit, so I imagine it would have been higher if I ate more (which was my plan before I fell down the stairs and twisted my ankle, haha).

Lift, ladies! See how "bulky" I am?

You are so pretty! Why did you cut your head out of the pic?!

Honestly? I was making SUCH a derp face in that specific picture, haha! I have many (including bikini) with my face, but I love that one the most because pictures have a hard time picking up my muscle tone with my fair skin.

Thanks, everyone! And for the record, I have never done any cardio to achieve my weight loss. I'm not saying it's bad if you enjoy it, but if you don't enjoy it, it's not required to successfully lose weight. I hated going to the gym until I discovered lifting weights.

greenmonstergirl · May 2013

ok...I am in as right now I'm ONLY really doing cardio (except for the weights used in Body Revolution)...now I need to find a program as I know NOTHING really about lifting. If anyone has posted a program/routine they use, please point me in the right direction.

HannahJDiaz25 · May 2013

ok...I am in as right now I'm ONLY really doing cardio (except for the weights used in Body Revolution)...now I need to find a program as I know NOTHING really about lifting. If anyone has posted a program/routine they use, please point me in the right direction.

Read NROLFW :-) I am about to start this as soon as I get to walmart to buy the book (Today?) its 14 dollars. I asked the smae question and had a ton of lifting ladies recommend this book.

da_bears10089 · May 2013

ok...I am in as right now I'm ONLY really doing cardio (except for the weights used in Body Revolution)...now I need to find a program as I know NOTHING really about lifting. If anyone has posted a program/routine they use, please point me in the right direction.

you could also go with stronglifts 5x5. just check out the website. it's super easy and there are tons of videos to help with form.

_Khaleesi_ · May 2013

You guys look incredible. A total inspiration.

greenmonstergirl · May 2013

ok...I am in as right now I'm ONLY really doing cardio (except for the weights used in Body Revolution)...now I need to find a program as I know NOTHING really about lifting. If anyone has posted a program/routine they use, please point me in the right direction.

you could also go with stronglifts 5x5. just check out the website. it's super easy and there are tons of videos to help with form.

Thank you so much!

skeo · May 2013

Bump!!! All of you ladies look absolutely amazing!

pastryari · May 2013

It's not recent (I had two different injuries that put me out of lifting for a year, so I lost muscle and gained 10 pounds back), but this was a combination of a calorie deficit and then heavy weightlifting. You couldn't really see any visible muscle definition except in my legs, but I feel like it's just a further testament that you won't accidentally get bulky as a female lifting. When I suggest lifting weights to women, they always exclaim, "But I don't want to look bulky!" My body type is naturally soft and curvy, so gaining muscle just makes me look leaner rather than hard and chiseled.

I'm 5'3, and was 200 before and 126 in the after. My highest squat was 175 while I weighed 130, and that was on a calorie deficit, so I imagine it would have been higher if I ate more (which was my plan before I fell down the stairs and twisted my ankle, haha).

Lift, ladies! See how "bulky" I am?

Just have to quote this because so much awesome.

Becksga · May 2013

Bump for later reads

kevinjb1 · May 2013

Bump

becomingtherealme · May 2013

You inspire me!!! You look great!!

1ConcreteGirl · May 2013

It's not recent (I had two different injuries that put me out of lifting for a year, so I lost muscle and gained 10 pounds back), but this was a combination of a calorie deficit and then heavy weightlifting. You couldn't really see any visible muscle definition except in my legs, but I feel like it's just a further testament that you won't accidentally get bulky as a female lifting. When I suggest lifting weights to women, they always exclaim, "But I don't want to look bulky!" My body type is naturally soft and curvy, so gaining muscle just makes me look leaner rather than hard and chiseled.

I'm 5'3, and was 200 before and 126 in the after. My highest squat was 175 while I weighed 130, and that was on a calorie deficit, so I imagine it would have been higher if I ate more (which was my plan before I fell down the stairs and twisted my ankle, haha).

Lift, ladies! See how "bulky" I am?

Just have to quote this because so much awesome.

Wow. You look amazing, GREAT work.

evedroid · May 2013

eyecandy!
bumping for more drooling.
give me a few months and hopefully i can join the club too, im 'only' lifting for over a month yet mkay.

silvergurl518 · May 2013

i'm not the best at photo editing, etc...but i'm jumping on the bandwagon to congratulate lea again....to applaud all the other successes of my fellow lady lifters, and to offer my own $.02

candacefausset · May 2013

You ladies amaze me! Seriously. I keep going back to this thread and looking at all the pics because I so badly want to be fit! I'm working toward it though! I've been doing strength training with just my own body as resistance but once I get past that point I am going to start lifting! Look for me on here in the future!

DominiqueSJay · May 2013

"Weigh" to gooo ladies....I know what I will be doing this summer!!!

yinkyo · May 2013

It's not recent (I had two different injuries that put me out of lifting for a year, so I lost muscle and gained 10 pounds back), but this was a combination of a calorie deficit and then heavy weightlifting. You couldn't really see any visible muscle definition except in my legs, but I feel like it's just a further testament that you won't accidentally get bulky as a female lifting. When I suggest lifting weights to women, they always exclaim, "But I don't want to look bulky!" My body type is naturally soft and curvy, so gaining muscle just makes me look leaner rather than hard and chiseled.

I'm 5'3, and was 200 before and 126 in the after. My highest squat was 175 while I weighed 130, and that was on a calorie deficit, so I imagine it would have been higher if I ate more (which was my plan before I fell down the stairs and twisted my ankle, haha).

Lift, ladies! See how "bulky" I am?

OMG you look amazing... I may just have to start heavy lifting if I can get these kind of results...
*speechless*

elm7f · May 2013

I'm SOLD! How do I start? Who do I call? Where to begin?!?!

meeper123 · May 2013

Holy freaking hell that redhead is a bombshell i want to look just like that

aerynth · May 2013

I'm SOLD! How do I start? Who do I call? Where to begin?!?!

It's not the best guide on it, but it explains a few myths, talks about my own experiences, and then has some good external links.

http://crissgetsfit.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/ladies-lifting-weights-get-strong-not-toned/