HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!
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ExistingFish, I can't believe you changed so much in that short space of time, that's amazing! You look super strong now, that's what I'm aiming for1
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Bumping good threads because I'm bored3
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Supah bulky! Went from still smallish but no definition to having some nice back muscles and feeling strong.
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quiksylver296 wrote: »Bumping good threads because I'm bored
I appreciate not being the only one to bump this one, haha! I'm still new to lifting, but today I managed 6 reps of 50kg deadlift (think I'd previously only tried 30), getting there slowly
working up to being able to do one pull up as well, haha 6 -
39flavours wrote: »I have a question about deadlifts, I'm hoping some of you strong lasses might help. The last few times I have tried deadlifts I have found my grip on the bar isn't strong enough. I was trying to lift 40kg/88 lbs and although my hamstrings, back, shoulders felt fine at this weight, I was only able to do six lifts before I could feel the bar slipping out of my grasp and had to stop. Similar problem with squats in that I can squat 35kg/77 lbs but struggle to clean and press this weight to get the bar onto my shoulders. I have tried a smiths machine but didn't like the angle of travel. Any suggestions? Thanks
Perhaps try some chalk.
Try a grip so that the knuckles on one hand are facing away from you and the knuckles on the other hand are facing towards you-alternate grip.1 -
Ok so question for heavy lifting women...
I am 43 year old mum of 3. I have lost 27kg (60lb) over the last 1.5 years with some more to go.
I have taken pride in the fact that it's entirely possible to get in shape without setting foot in the gym.
My family is keen on events such as the Tough Mudder and I'd love to join them on a Half Mudder this year. I'm already fairly fit thanks to the hill walking/running/biking I do But I really need to get some strength to hoist all of this over walls!
I have a set of free weights and bench, hand weights, fixed weight home gym and a suspension trainer. I will research proper form and technique and have a spotter.
So experienced lifters, can you give me scalable programme that you personally recommend for starting lifting (or an app/website that works)?
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tablefor5now wrote: »Ok so question for heavy lifting women...
I am 43 year old mum of 3. I have lost 27kg (60lb) over the last 1.5 years with some more to go.
I have taken pride in the fact that it's entirely possible to get in shape without setting foot in the gym.
My family is keen on events such as the Tough Mudder and I'd love to join them on a Half Mudder this year. I'm already fairly fit thanks to the hill walking/running/biking I do But I really need to get some strength to hoist all of this over walls!
I have a set of free weights and bench, hand weights, fixed weight home gym and a suspension trainer. I will research proper form and technique and have a spotter.
So experienced lifters, can you give me scalable programme that you personally recommend for starting lifting (or an app/website that works)?
Help a sister out!
I’m on my phone or I’d link it, but there’s a thread here on MFP called “which lifting program is right for you.” Go wander through that. You’ll find what you are looking for.1 -
Here is the link in case you haven’t found it.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
Choose a beginner programme you can start with given time and equipment restraints.
A lot of people enjoy one of the 3x3 or 5x5 linear progression programmes. They consist of the basic compound lifts and strength can progress relatively fast.
I’ve always enjoyed AllPro. It’s a little different but works well for me.
Cheers, h.2 -
So bulky huh.... ;-)
I went from super skinny to finally some muscle in my upper body and I now own something you can call a booty.
Thanks to the Strong Curves program.
Keep lifting!
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middlehaitch wrote: »Here is the link in case you haven’t found it.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
Choose a beginner programme you can start with given time and equipment restraints.
A lot of people enjoy one of the 3x3 or 5x5 linear progression programmes. They consist of the basic compound lifts and strength can progress relatively fast.
I’ve always enjoyed AllPro. It’s a little different but works well for me.
Cheers, h.
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Someone needs to inspire me to get bulky because I started lifting last night and let me tell ya- I had a lot fun, but I am SO SORE. Particularly my thighs (inner and back) and my GLUTES.2
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Did you change your hair color??0
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Hey, my "bulky" journey is from anorexia/bulimia to a healthy weight.:) Although my mother worries that I'll turn into a man and no one will marry me, but well... I love it, lifting has saved my life (unfortunately, I'm not kidding, we had some fights about lifting and my bulkiness haha)
that's in 2015, when I was a "full time" bulimic, occasionally I would try to exercise with an attempt to lose weight because I still considered myself fat
in 2016, my very first days of ED recovery, since then I have barely missed more than 3 days of gym, but still I was mostly doing cardio (10 km a day etc.)
2017 - started to lift
2019 April - took me some time to figure out all this weigh-lifting stuff, but finally I've started to see some results - here I had around 16 kilos more than in the first picture (now I'm slightly cutting for summer hah)
oops, sorry for such a long post, but I wanted to share it with someone who can actually appreciate it
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Hey, my "bulky" journey is from anorexia/bulimia to a healthy weight.
2019 April - took me some time to figure out all this weigh-lifting stuff, but finally I've started to see some results - here I had around 16 kilos more than in the first picture (now I'm slightly cutting for summer hah)
oops, sorry for such a long post, but I wanted to share it with someone who can actually appreciate it
You look incredible! Great work!!0 -
I love it, lifting has saved my life I wanted to share it with someone who can actually appreciate it
Damn girl, rock the heck on.
You are living proof that a vital, strong, nourished body RADIATES beauty.
Moms can say some super lame stuff and mean well. Accept the intention (she wants you to feel loved and supported and to see you happy in your life) and then define for yourself what that life looks like.6 -
2019 April - took me some time to figure out all this weigh-lifting stuff, but finally I've started to see some results - here I had around 16 kilos more than in the first picture (now I'm slightly cutting for summer hah)
oops, sorry for such a long post, but I wanted to share it with someone who can actually appreciate it
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You look so healthy here! Not bulky at all. I think you look beautiful!
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Hey, my "bulky" journey is from anorexia/bulimia to a healthy weight.:) Although my mother worries that I'll turn into a man and no one will marry me, but well... I love it, lifting has saved my life (unfortunately, I'm not kidding, we had some fights about lifting and my bulkiness haha)
that's in 2015, when I was a "full time" bulimic, occasionally I would try to exercise with an attempt to lose weight because I still considered myself fat
in 2016, my very first days of ED recovery, since then I have barely missed more than 3 days of gym, but still I was mostly doing cardio (10 km a day etc.)
2017 - started to lift
2019 April - took me some time to figure out all this weigh-lifting stuff, but finally I've started to see some results - here I had around 16 kilos more than in the first picture (now I'm slightly cutting for summer hah)
oops, sorry for such a long post, but I wanted to share it with someone who can actually appreciate it
Thats some great condition you have there in 2019 girl !3 -
Your hard work definitely paid off.2
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How did I miss this thread yesterday . . . oh, work got in the way. *kitten*.
I lost my first 30 pounds or so by eating at a deficit and doing cardio. I ran. A lot. I went from a size 18 to a size 14 in about 8 months.
I hurt my foot last summer and had to come up with something else to keep me from going crazy(ier). Some of my awesome guy friends (and ladies) here convinced me to start lifting heavy.
I don't eat at much of a deficit anymore, if at all. I've only lost about 5 additional pounds since I started lifting but I've gone from a size 14 (last summer) to a size 10.
Here's a before pic and a some pics I've taken over the last couple months.
I still have a long way to go. Hopefully one day I'll find my f#cking abs and I'll be able to post a pic of that :happy:
I have lost exactly what you have with no lifting. You look fantastic and I look squishy. I gotta get to the gym. Thank for the inspiration. And you also look much younger!10 -
How can I put this without coming across as a dirty old man? Your mother doesn't have a thing to worry about! 😉Hey, my "bulky" journey is from anorexia/bulimia to a healthy weight.:) Although my mother worries that I'll turn into a man and no one will marry me, but well... I love it, lifting has saved my life (unfortunately, I'm not kidding, we had some fights about lifting and my bulkiness haha)
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@atevy, I also started lifting to help with my ED. It really does help to have somewhere else to focus the energy and urge for control, but in a much more productive way. You look amazing!1
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I've been doing strong curves since February, it's hard for me to stay in a deficit because my margin of error is so small, but so far I feel 100 times better and stronger!
You all look great, keep up the good work!
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Except that chick has amazing eyebrows.
Thank you, tho, she’s beautiful!
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