Resources for women wanting to lift heavy

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LMPMOM4
LMPMOM4 Posts: 75
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I have been getting more into lifting weights and I would like ideas for good books/programs/resources. Seems like there are a lot of online programs you can buy but I want to make sure I am following something legit and respectable. I'd like something That is progressive and long term. Any resources for this girl who wants to get ripped?

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  • 3bambi3
    3bambi3 Posts: 1,650 Member
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    Hello! I just got into heavy lifting myself. I am doing the New Rules of Lifting for Women program. It's a book, but there's a support forum here on MFP: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w. Check it out. There are a ton of testimonials, awesome progress pictures, and great inspiration.

    I love it! I'm almost done with stage 1 and I've gotten so much stronger. The program is really structured, which is great for me since I don't have very much lifting experience. The book has a ton of good information and my copy was only $12 on Amazon.

    Best of luck to you!
  • LMPMOM4
    LMPMOM4 Posts: 75
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    Hello! I just got into heavy lifting myself. I am doing the New Rules of Lifting for Women program. It's a book, but there's a support forum here on MFP: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w. Check it out. There are a ton of testimonials, awesome progress pictures, and great inspiration.

    I love it! I'm almost done with stage 1 and I've gotten so much stronger. The program is really structured, which is great for me since I don't have very much lifting experience. The book has a ton of good information and my copy was only $12 on Amazon.

    Best of luck to you!


    Thanks! I just put it in my Amazon cart! I'll check out the group.
  • azalais7
    azalais7 Posts: 187 Member
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    Hello! I just got into heavy lifting myself. I am doing the New Rules of Lifting for Women program. It's a book, but there's a support forum here on MFP: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w. Check it out. There are a ton of testimonials, awesome progress pictures, and great inspiration.

    Yep, me too!
  • LMPMOM4
    LMPMOM4 Posts: 75
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  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
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    There is a resource called Strong Lifts for beginners. It isn't geared specifically for women but for any beginner.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
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    Check out http://startingstrength.com/ Mark Rippetoe also has an EXCELLENT book by the same name. Basically, it's a very detailed book about compound lifts and proper from which is critical to know, especially if you start lifting heavy.
  • ishtar13
    ishtar13 Posts: 528 Member
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    NROLFW, Stronglifts, and Starting Strength are all great. We have a Stronglifts for Women group here where Tameko broke down the program without all the bro-talk.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/4618-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

    If you want specifically woman-themed lifting, there's Stumptuous: http://www.stumptuous.com/

    And each of the Girls Gone Strong have their own blogs: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsGoneStrong/info with some great info. I really enjoy Nia Shanks and Molly Galbraith.
  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
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    Check the link below. If you are eating a cloarie deficit, you may consider doing the Allpro;s routine linked in that thread. It is more forgiving than things like Stronglifts and Starting Strength. Either way, you should still read Starting Strength to learn the lifts.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/686963-large-collection-of-info-for-beginners
  • GiGi_FIERCE
    GiGi_FIERCE Posts: 65
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    I am currently doing: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-introduction.html
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
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    They've been mentioned by previous posters but, stronglifts, starting strength and New rules of lifting for women are the main programs I've seen people have success with :)
  • jazee11
    jazee11 Posts: 321
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    Hello! I just got into heavy lifting myself. I am doing the New Rules of Lifting for Women program. It's a book, but there's a support forum here on MFP: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w. Check it out. There are a ton of testimonials, awesome progress pictures, and great inspiration.

    I love it! I'm almost done with stage 1 and I've gotten so much stronger. The program is really structured, which is great for me since I don't have very much lifting experience. The book has a ton of good information and my copy was only $12 on Amazon.

    Best of luck to you!


    Oh, good to know. I am also interested in lifting. I will look for the book and the forum. Thanks!
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
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    They've been mentioned by previous posters but, stronglifts, starting strength and New rules of lifting for women are the main programs I've seen people have success with :)

    Agreed.
  • Hendrix7
    Hendrix7 Posts: 1,903 Member
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    http://www.simplyshredded.com/16909.html
  • wannabeafitmum
    wannabeafitmum Posts: 29
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    This is something I am keen to do too...

    :bigsmile:
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
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    Check the link below. If you are eating a cloarie deficit, you may consider doing the Allpro;s routine linked in that thread. It is more forgiving than things like Stronglifts and Starting Strength. Either way, you should still read Starting Strength to learn the lifts.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/686963-large-collection-of-info-for-beginners

    I didn't see Allpros in the first post on that thread, is it buried further in somewhere? I was thinking of starting with Stronglifts but if there is something better for a total novice, I'm all ears.
  • bkesecker
    bkesecker Posts: 163 Member
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    I like the Women's Health Big Book of Exercises because it shows every exercise and explains it. You can modify the exercise to use heavier weights. There is another Women's Health book called Women's Health Big Book of 15 minute workouts. Both of these resources are awesome. I love the magazine too.
  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
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    Check the link below. If you are eating a cloarie deficit, you may consider doing the Allpro;s routine linked in that thread. It is more forgiving than things like Stronglifts and Starting Strength. Either way, you should still read Starting Strength to learn the lifts.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/686963-large-collection-of-info-for-beginners

    I didn't see Allpros in the first post on that thread, is it buried further in somewhere? I was thinking of starting with Stronglifts but if there is something better for a total novice, I'm all ears.

    It is the one that says something like Mass with some strength and good to do on a calorie decifit. Here is a newer link to it since the first 2 threads on it both got to 10,000 posts and were closed http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=147447933
  • blonde71
    blonde71 Posts: 955 Member
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    I did 8 months of NROL4W. Now I've moved onto a split routine. I saw great results with New Rules and I was a complete noob.
  • MissB46
    MissB46 Posts: 143 Member
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    Have a look at this website, its maintained by Marianne Kane, she is in Belfast Northern Ireland. I think she is truely inspirational she also promotes 'girls gone strong' and some of the women on there are totally amazing.

    http://www.myomytv.com/

    This website has mainly kettlebell based workouts but they are great and very challenging and you see good results.

    I try to lift 'heavier' myself but whilst I have no intention to get into bodybuilding I just use it to challenge myself as I cannot see the point to work out with 2lb dumbells
  • ishtar13
    ishtar13 Posts: 528 Member
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    Have a look at this website, its maintained by Marianne Kane, she is in Belfast Northern Ireland. I think she is truely inspirational she also promotes 'girls gone strong' and some of the women on there are totally amazing.

    http://www.myomytv.com/

    She's also one of the Girls Gone Strong that I mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsGoneStrong

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