HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!

PHr34k0wt

Okay Seriously though, where do I start? I'm on board.

chickenshit4

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abrandnewme18

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lovetowrite73

This thread is full of so much awesome!!! I'm almost done with Stage 1 of NROLFW. I cannot wait to see my results!

1ConcreteGirl

Okay Seriously though, where do I start? I'm on board.

You need a program. A lot of women like New Rules of Lifting for Women. I think it lacks in the form instruction department and it also gets a little too complicated for my tastes, but it is a popular choice and definitely work a read, whether or not you choose to follow the program. It's available for $15 on Amazon.

If you need more form instruction, look on YouTube for Mark Rippetoe form and/or buy a copy of Starting Strength, which I think is invaluable.

For other programs, you can google Strong Lifts or Wendler's 5/3/1 programs and find the one that suits you best. The key is to make sure you are 1) consistent and 2) consistent.

Mia_RagazzaTosta

Okay Seriously though, where do I start? I'm on board.

You need a program. A lot of women like New Rules of Lifting for Women. I think it lacks in the form instruction department and it also gets a little too complicated for my tastes, but it is a popular choice and definitely work a read, whether or not you choose to follow the program. It's available for $15 on Amazon.

If you need more form instruction, look on YouTube for Mark Rippetoe form and/or buy a copy of Starting Strength, which I think is invaluable.

For other programs, you can google Strong Lifts or Wendler's 5/3/1 programs and find the one that suits you best. The key is to make sure you are 1) consistent and 2) consistent.

All this.

And understand that it will take time. I'm almost 4 months in and while I haven't seen a huge change on the scale, I have seen changes in the way my clothes fit.

HeatherMN

I just want to say thanks to all of you gorgeous, strong women for sharing your pics and experiences. You are all truly inspirational and I will be scrolling through this thread whenever I need some added motivation.

Because I don't own a lot of equipment and HATE gyms, I started You Are Your Own Gym last night and am hoping that it's at least a good start toward seeing progress.

Thanks again, ladies!

svgarcia

Amazing....truly inspirational

ars1300

Awesome girl! Yea its made me huge too!! LOL

Markguns

^This.

Agreed.

One more to add to the fan club!

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

And a Redhead too?!?! Omg, I just fell over......! :drinker: :bigsmile:

suelegal

Okay Seriously though, where do I start? I'm on board.

You need a program. A lot of women like New Rules of Lifting for Women. I think it lacks in the form instruction department and it also gets a little too complicated for my tastes, but it is a popular choice and definitely work a read, whether or not you choose to follow the program. It's available for $15 on Amazon.

If you need more form instruction, look on YouTube for Mark Rippetoe form and/or buy a copy of Starting Strength, which I think is invaluable.

For other programs, you can google Strong Lifts or Wendler's 5/3/1 programs and find the one that suits you best. The key is to make sure you are 1) consistent and 2) consistent.

All this.

And understand that it will take time. I'm almost 4 months in and while I haven't seen a huge change on the scale, I have seen changes in the way my clothes fit.

Adding Nia Shanks http://www.niashanks.com/ "Lift Like a Girl" to the list - she's got a pretty freaking awesome program too! I started with NROL4W, currently (just started) Wendler's 5/3/1.

paprad

amazing stories, ladies, very inspiring

penfold282

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K_Serz

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teerae326

Just read through all 19 pages of this thing and WOW! So totally inspirational. I have a very athletic build (underneath all the jiggle!) and have avoided lifting because I fear the bulk. I know if I was already a lean build it wouldn't make sense but I have actual muscles already! I don't want my muscles to get "bigger," but defined would be good. Looking forward to picking up the ROLFW.

mimi337

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SezxyStef

bump cause I read the first set

I actually cursed at the tranformations....in adimiration of course....that butt...and you know which one I mea...and that back...and all of them...wow

So after I go for lunch I have my post lunch thread bump for more awesomness and woman who are amazing...

reach4thestar

I read through all the pages...you ladies are amazing and gorgeous truly.....I want to lift but unable to make it to the gym currently....(baby too small)..., so I started with sandbag training....well something better than nothing for me right now

tartsul

i've slowed down with my lifting. scrolling through this thread is reminding me why i started in the first place. time to get back to it! thanks everyone! you all look amazing!

WitchofWashington

Wow, you ladies are so inspirational. I do weight lifting, but I don't know if it's considered heavy lifting. I've been seeing results, but not losing weight, which I'm ok with, because I know I'm building muscle at the moment. So far all I have is before pics, since I'm still very much a work in progress.

JamieH1984

In for all the WIN this thread has going in it!

SezxyStef

bump cause I read the first set

I actually cursed at the tranformations....in adimiration of course....that butt...and you know which one I mea...and that back...and all of them...wow

So after I go for lunch I have my post lunch thread bump for more awesomness and woman who are amazing...

Just as a note I showed my husband this thread when I got home...he cursed too...in admiration...he was is so behind me that he went and bought me stuff to put in the newly developing weight room....I can hardly wait till I can post to this thread with my transformation.

*does a dance....

Titanuim

Yep. Lifting made me massive too.

Maia_Maker

such a motivational thread! I hope to see some results soon

inkedrcw

1st page I run across on day 1 of joining this site ... going to love it here!

rnlenore

AMAZING! I just started lifting and can't wait to post results!

Iron_Lotus

Omg me too! look!
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nogoldilocs

Yeah, what they said^^^. Thanks for the inspiration women. I'm currently on a plateau but I'm smaller than I was 10 years ago at the same weight. And today I accidentally brushed against my unflexed, rock solid tricep and was like "Oh, yeah, **that's** why I lift". Keep it up ladies!!

MrsFowler1069

Ladies! A friend and I were just discussing that the term "lifting heavy" may put some off.


The idea here is to lift weights challenging for YOU. The programs that are my favorite have you start with the bar, which weighs 45 pounds. Many of you have picked up children that big, and even squatted down to pick up something you dropped while holding him... or if you don't have kids, a bag of groceries, or a backpack!

In Stronglifts, or Starting Strength you are aiming for a few sets of 5 repetitions...5....that's it...you build strength very well this way...and the next time you add 5 more pounds and give it a go.

So lifting heavy doesnt mean you have to squat 500 pounds, you just need to challenge YOUR muscles.

I hope this helps someone:flowerforyou:

I started this at 40... and my body is better than it has been since I was in my early 20's.

I LOVE what lifting has done for me...physically AND mentally.

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/

Great explanation and thanks for the references. I'm all about the links. lol And this is something I'm just starting to look into (not the bulking issue, but how to get started), so I really appreciate it.

glutesandabs

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