When you use the term "lifting"....

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lilbearzmom
lilbearzmom Posts: 600 Member
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(stupid question alert)

when you use the term "lifting", what kind of exercises are you referring to? I do realize it is strength exercises, but I always picture those guys/girls in the Olympics lifting those 500 lb barbells when I hear the word. Is it pretty much any exercise using the free-weights? I have lost over 100 lbs without doing a whole lot of strength training, and with 40 + lbs to go, I need to start concentrating on firming up. The little bit of strength I have done I really liked it. I haven't done much of it lately, mainly because I feel clueless as to how to go about it, and I want to get away from the machines. Thanks for any responses, and please forgive my ignorance!
Edited to add: I have seen the amazing results a lot of you have had with lifting, and I want in on it!!!!

-Kendra
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  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
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    I lift free weights.
    Deadlifts, bench presses, squats, up right rows, etc...
  • pspetralia
    pspetralia Posts: 963 Member
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    I follow the stronglifts program....a free online weight lifting program. Unlike a lot of my MFP friends it took me a few weeks until I really started to enjoy it.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,326 Member
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    i consider lifting anything where i'm lifting a weight that at least 50% of my 1 rep max, regardless of the movement. anything less than that i dont consider lifting, even if a weight is involved because i'm probably not getting any benefits from it
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
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    Lifting = a sensible, well planned program of free weight whole body training focused on prpgression on compound lifts.

    Strong lifts is a good example.
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
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    I got started by reading New rules of lifting for Women. If you're a complete beginner (like i was) I highly recommend it.
  • MisterDerpington
    MisterDerpington Posts: 604 Member
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    Most people who say "lifting" refer to free weights. Most of those are probably referring to compound barbell lifts (Squats, Bench Press, Overhead Press, Deadlifts, etc.)
  • mactaffy84
    mactaffy84 Posts: 398 Member
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    Can anyone recommend a good website that would show some of these lifting techniques and explain how to perform them? Thanks in advance!
  • MisterDerpington
    MisterDerpington Posts: 604 Member
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    Can anyone recommend a good website that would show some of these lifting techniques and explain how to perform them? Thanks in advance!

    I always recommend the book Starting Strength. It's $30 for a hard copy, but I've used it so much. For some just quick videos:


    Squat (probably the hardest to get from just one video):
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kawBY5p29fQ

    Overhead Press:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAXPJ3PfdyY

    Bench Press:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQutODgl2J4

    Deadlift:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX8jgCFXYTU

    I would look at the related videos by Rippetoe of these lifts. You could also torrent the Starting Strength DVD which is good at showing form.
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
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    Things using DB's or BB's
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
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    Things using DB's or BB's

    What about kbs, atlas stones, yokes, sandbags, rings, etc?
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
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    Things using DB's or BB's

    What about kbs, atlas stones, yokes, sandbags, rings, etc?
    I'd call it strength training. When I hear "lifting" I think BB and DB.
  • Angela_2_Oh
    Angela_2_Oh Posts: 579 Member
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    "Lifting" usually refers to free weights.

    I'm doing New Rules currently. (NROLFW) There are many other beginner programs you can try, too!
  • Shr3dded
    Shr3dded Posts: 232
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    I pick things up and put them down.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
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    Can anyone recommend a good website that would show some of these lifting techniques and explain how to perform them? Thanks in advance!

    I always recommend the book Starting Strength. It's $30 for a hard copy, but I've used it so much. For some just quick videos:


    Squat (probably the hardest to get from just one video):
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kawBY5p29fQ

    Overhead Press:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAXPJ3PfdyY

    Bench Press:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQutODgl2J4

    Deadlift:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX8jgCFXYTU

    I would look at the related videos by Rippetoe of these lifts. You could also torrent the Starting Strength DVD which is good at showing form.

    also
    http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
  • Shr3dded
    Shr3dded Posts: 232
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    exrx.net (has every exercise you can think of, with images and explanations on proper form)
  • kuntry_navy
    kuntry_navy Posts: 677 Member
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    about everyone has said it. i think of squats, deadlifs, bench and military press
  • bluecrayonz
    bluecrayonz Posts: 459 Member
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    just curious...how much do barbells generally weigh?
  • MisterDerpington
    MisterDerpington Posts: 604 Member
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    just curious...how much do barbells generally weigh?

    The run of the mill olympic barbell (2" diameter collars) are 45lb. There's lighter ones, but the norm in gyms are 45lb.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
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    Picking up heavy things and putting them back down. Today i did deadlifts, shoulder presses with squats and lunges with dumbbells. Also some lat pulldowns and crunches while holding weights. Good time was had; I'm full of energy and ready to go again. Never been so happy to spend time in a gym.

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