Free weights at the gym for women

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  • rougenoire
    rougenoire Posts: 114 Member
    I grunt

    :D I'm hardly lady like! I do find it a bit intimidating, I guess once I know I can lift the weights too it wouldn't be.
  • handerson2005
    handerson2005 Posts: 5 Member
    After you get comfortable with what you're doing, head into the "grunt area" and do your workout. I've found that guys are usually pretty respectful of women in the weight area as long as they're working out and not standing around/chatting it up. Just do your own thing, rock it, and you'll do great!
  • RedHeadDevotchka
    RedHeadDevotchka Posts: 1,394 Member
    Grunting pleases me.

    Each to their own :) I wasn't going to get in the way of guys with big weights. Maybe this time next week I'll be grunting along with them?

    Don't think of it as you getting in their way. If you go in there with that mindset you've already told yourself you don't belong there. If you paid for the membership you have a right to be there. Be respectful of others, but by all means take advantage of the weights and get into it.
  • a_vettestingray
    a_vettestingray Posts: 654 Member
    Just pick a program, learn the form, and have it it. You won't regret it!

    I was intimidated by the free weight section of the gym, but after I ran through my routine on a couple of visits, I felt a lot more comfortable. Now I walk around like I own the place, lol.
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    bodybuilding.com has lots of info.
  • McAlyna
    McAlyna Posts: 123 Member
    November 11, 2012, marked my first day stepping into the free weight room. I used to feel really uncomfortable to even try to walk in there. I had hired a PT to walked me in and show me the form 3 days before I started the program. Now I am going 3x a week and is into my week 3 of Strong Lift 5x5. I love it:love: !! Wish I have started long time ago.
  • PaveGurl
    PaveGurl Posts: 244 Member
    I love lifting. LOVE. IT.

    I love seeing my gains, week over week, and knowing I started in January struggling with the 5# weights on my curls and hoisting my 30# now for a full rep set. I love it when I see a guy doing a lighter lift than I'm doing, and watching my body get tighter and ever-more-awesome. If I'm NOT grunting or sweating, I think "stop giving yourself a pass, Self, and GET ON THIS!"

    I like squats, deadlifts, and shoulder presses a LOT. I'm also a big fan of dips.

    Just go in and get your weight on. It makes me feel like She-Ra! Own that space, lady! You rock!
  • FammaMel
    FammaMel Posts: 293 Member
    I would recommend NROL4W for the routine and knowledge on weight lifting for starters. As far as the grunting, once you feel more comfortable in the weight section of the gym with your own routine, the grunting and feeling in the way of others will subside. I grunt... but I'm lifting heavy so I expect to grunt.

    It took me a while to feel like it was okay for me to be in the weight section. Your confidence builds with your gains. Now, I just hit the weights without taking a second glance around me. I'm there to get my workout in, as is everyone else. It's all good.

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