Do you lift heavy? Are you bulky?
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Me in street clothes, beginning of the year, about 170lbs, 5'8
As of Thanksgiving I deadlift 210, squat 180 and OHP 75.
Recently I deadlifted 195 for two reps, benched 90 for two reps, and squatted 175 for two reps. Also just hit a PR in oly lifting, 105 power snatch and a 105 squat clean for three reps.
Body looks phenomenal.0 -
I lift heavy, I would like to think....
5'8.5" @141 lbs US Size 8
185lbs x 5 x 3 In squats. Right now, that's all the pressure my spine can take, and I'm usually pretty sore the next day.
I only bench 75 lbs. *cries*
You look absolutely fantastic with or without clothes....wait! what?....that sounded creepy!0 -
I just recently PR'd with my bench press at 205 lbs for 5 reps. I can row 165 lbs for 10 reps. Deadlfted 315 lbs a while back but hurt my lower back a couple weeks ago so haven't used it much.0
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I am flabby and i lift heavy I think i am doing it wrong
Don't know why, but I can't stop laughin at this0 -
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Random question, but do you ladies all have spotters? I want to start lifting again (I lifted back in high school- with 1 RMs of 155 cleans, 115 bench, and 135 squats, <-- yes my legs are weak). I really loved lifting, but I don't have a spotter here at my university. And there's literally, like, nobody in the free weights when I go in the morning.
I'm wondering if you guys have still gotten these results with a spotter, or by yourself? I love free weights, and if I'm going to lift heavy, it better be with free weights.0 -
Random question, but do you ladies all have spotters? I want to start lifting again (I lifted back in high school- with 1 RMs of 155 cleans, 115 bench, and 135 squats, <-- yes my legs are weak). I really loved lifting, but I don't have a spotter here at my university. And there's literally, like, nobody in the free weights when I go in the morning.
I'm wondering if you guys have still gotten these results with a spotter, or by yourself? I love free weights, and if I'm going to lift heavy, it better be with free weights.
I'm not a lady but can I answer this question? I lift without a spotter, but I don't try and go til failure. I just go til I can't push one more than drop the weight about 5 percent and keep going til I feel like I have left. Then I'm done. Allows me for more work and higher volume. Hope this helps?0 -
Random question, but do you ladies all have spotters? I want to start lifting again (I lifted back in high school- with 1 RMs of 155 cleans, 115 bench, and 135 squats, <-- yes my legs are weak). I really loved lifting, but I don't have a spotter here at my university. And there's literally, like, nobody in the free weights when I go in the morning.
I'm wondering if you guys have still gotten these results with a spotter, or by yourself? I love free weights, and if I'm going to lift heavy, it better be with free weights.
Bench - I use a spotter, but not max lifts
Squats - I do not use a spotter as I lift in a squat rack/power cage
I don't need spotters for my other lifts.0 -
Random question, but do you ladies all have spotters? I want to start lifting again (I lifted back in high school- with 1 RMs of 155 cleans, 115 bench, and 135 squats, <-- yes my legs are weak). I really loved lifting, but I don't have a spotter here at my university. And there's literally, like, nobody in the free weights when I go in the morning.
I'm wondering if you guys have still gotten these results with a spotter, or by yourself? I love free weights, and if I'm going to lift heavy, it better be with free weights.
I use a power rack with safety bars in lieu of a spotter for regular bench- I rarely go all the way to failure. On the rare occasion that I do I'll flag down someone to come help for a minute, but in general I don't use a spotter. I did get trapped under the bar once and had to roll out, but it wasn't a big deal. It's something you should know how to do, though.
I never do max lifts for squats or OHP, and you don't need one for rows or deadlifts or chins or dips- so basically I don't use a spotter at all, except for those very rare bench occasions. Actually, dudes come and try to spot me more often than I want- I can send them to you, haha.0 -
I lift heavy. I'm bulky but only because I still have 30 lbs of fat left to lose.
But I have dropped 4 dress sizes by lifting heavy and eating a decent amount of food.
I have lost countless inches and 43 lbs.
I do minimal cardio.
Squats 160 for 3 sets of 8
Bench = 95 lbs for 3 sets of 6
Deadlift = 125lbs for 3 sets of 80 -
You look absolutely fantastic with or without clothes....wait! what?....that sounded creepy!
*Blush*
Thank you!! Not bad yourself!
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Random question, but do you ladies all have spotters? I want to start lifting again (I lifted back in high school- with 1 RMs of 155 cleans, 115 bench, and 135 squats, <-- yes my legs are weak). I really loved lifting, but I don't have a spotter here at my university. And there's literally, like, nobody in the free weights when I go in the morning.
I'm wondering if you guys have still gotten these results with a spotter, or by yourself? I love free weights, and if I'm going to lift heavy, it better be with free weights.
I don't have a spotter.
I lift the same weight until I am able to do 3 sets of 8 reps and then I add on a small amount to the bar.
Like this week I added 2.5 lbs per side on my bench press. So it's a small amount but it allows me to go up without a spotter because I am building my strength slower.0 -
Bench - I use a spotter, but not max lifts
Squats - I do not use a spotter as I lift in a squat rack/power cage
I don't need spotters for my other lifts.
OK, too old to edit...my glaring lack of English skills has been pointed out to me.
I use a spotter for only max lifts on bench /smh at my lack of coherency0 -
I love this thread. I have just started added strength training back into my routine. Hope to have some awesome improvements and results as well!
I am doing Nia Shanks' Lift Like a Girl 15 week Muscle Sculpting program first. (one week in) Taking a short health-related break, but planning to continue next week!
Great work to all of you ladies who've posted. Very inspirational.
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I am flabby and i lift heavy I think i am doing it wrong
No, viewing your profile pic, I do not think this to be the case. I actually think that you still have a little too much body fat to show the definition you hope to achieve. I expect cutting maybe another 5% will "firm you up" quite a bit... (Of course, as a personal trainer, I am sure you knew the answer to that question already)... Best wishes on your journey.0 -
Alright, thanks guys. I'll see if we have power racks for bench. I really hope so.
I can't wait to get back into lifting. I tried cleaning 80 pounds the other day, and barely managed 1 rep... definitely need to get my old strength back!0 -
I've no idea of how to post a picture on this thread, I guess it's with IMG tags but don't feel like figuring it out right now.
However, I ran around like a total jerk yesterday SO excited that I saw such great muscle definition in my back and arms. I don't have the V yet but I'm not far off!! I would have never even thought to look without this thread.
I'm so encouraged and pleased and motivated now after this thread and I just can't thank all these awesome women enough for stopping to take their pictures and share them. I'm really studying up now - I have 20 or 30 lbs to loose and I want to do it in the most healthy manner I can. I'm all, welcome to the Gun Show!
If that's what bulk looks like, I'll take it, any day. I looked strong and sleek and sexy and I'll take it, and once I get this weight off, I'll just run around naked all day. Won't be able to keep clothes on me; I'll just be all YEAH IT'S LIKE THAT and stuff. LOL
Eat right and lift hard. Consider me a convert.
hmmm test test
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yeaaaahhhhhhh IT'S LIKE THAT.I've no idea of how to post a picture on this thread, I guess it's with IMG tags but don't feel like figuring it out right now.
However, I ran around like a total jerk yesterday SO excited that I saw such great muscle definition in my back and arms. I don't have the V yet but I'm not far off!! I would have never even thought to look without this thread.
I'm so encouraged and pleased and motivated now after this thread and I just can't thank all these awesome women enough for stopping to take their pictures and share them. I'm really studying up now - I have 20 or 30 lbs to loose and I want to do it in the most healthy manner I can. I'm all, welcome to the Gun Show!
If that's what bulk looks like, I'll take it, any day. I looked strong and sleek and sexy and I'll take it, and once I get this weight off, I'll just run around naked all day. Won't be able to keep clothes on me; I'll just be all YEAH IT'S LIKE THAT and stuff. LOL
Eat right and lift hard. Consider me a convert.
hmmm test test0 -
I've no idea of how to post a picture on this thread, I guess it's with IMG tags but don't feel like figuring it out right now.
However, I ran around like a total jerk yesterday SO excited that I saw such great muscle definition in my back and arms. I don't have the V yet but I'm not far off!! I would have never even thought to look without this thread.
I'm so encouraged and pleased and motivated now after this thread and I just can't thank all these awesome women enough for stopping to take their pictures and share them. I'm really studying up now - I have 20 or 30 lbs to loose and I want to do it in the most healthy manner I can. I'm all, welcome to the Gun Show!
If that's what bulk looks like, I'll take it, any day. I looked strong and sleek and sexy and I'll take it, and once I get this weight off, I'll just run around naked all day. Won't be able to keep clothes on me; I'll just be all YEAH IT'S LIKE THAT and stuff. LOL
Eat right and lift hard. Consider me a convert.
hmmm test test
Yay! Welcome to the club! GREAT picture too! Yeah!
For anyone else who wants to post a pic, here's how- first upload it to photobucket or similar hosting site, get the direct link, then:
Sidenote: ironically I messed up posting this image.0 -
Thank you don't I look awesome? LOL just don't ask me to turn around, that's scary.
Posting pics on this thread isn't made easy but that's ok - you need the img tags all lower case.
Today was my resting day, and thanks to some pinned threads here I'm now faced with the obvious - I only ever really lost when I was working the weights hard and eating so much that it was a damned near full time job to keep me fed, like a team effort. My fiance would refuse to leave the house with me to run errands on the weekends unless I had plenty of healthy snacks stocked up in my purse because after an hour or two, I'd be so hungry I'd almost be sick with it and we had to stop everywhere so I could buy proper food and eat. I ate a LOT and I worked out a lot. And I lost and looked and felt better.
I fed my body. I am 45 and I just don't buy that **** that it's harder now. It's always harder. If it was easier, everybody would be doing it.
I have SO much more reading to do.I've no idea of how to post a picture on this thread, I guess it's with IMG tags but don't feel like figuring it out right now.
However, I ran around like a total jerk yesterday SO excited that I saw such great muscle definition in my back and arms. I don't have the V yet but I'm not far off!! I would have never even thought to look without this thread.
I'm so encouraged and pleased and motivated now after this thread and I just can't thank all these awesome women enough for stopping to take their pictures and share them. I'm really studying up now - I have 20 or 30 lbs to loose and I want to do it in the most healthy manner I can. I'm all, welcome to the Gun Show!
If that's what bulk looks like, I'll take it, any day. I looked strong and sleek and sexy and I'll take it, and once I get this weight off, I'll just run around naked all day. Won't be able to keep clothes on me; I'll just be all YEAH IT'S LIKE THAT and stuff. LOL
Eat right and lift hard. Consider me a convert.
hmmm test test
Yay! Welcome to the club! GREAT picture too! Yeah!
For anyone else who wants to post a pic, here's how- first upload it to photobucket or similar hosting site, get the direct link, then:
Sidenote: ironically I messed up posting this image.0 -
Thank you ladies. I am totally inspired to keep up my weights routine and keep my LBM and lose fat and then work on getting a hot body that turns heads and makes me feel awesome. Lifting heavy does not equal bulky. Fat equals bulky!!
And for the the pics of the street clothes/back - great inspiration. So many great photos of you all, and nope, I've never heard any woman say that they were pathetic because they could move their own furniture around the house. All power to us!
Thanks.0 -
I was amazed this winter at just how LIGHT a 50 pound bag of rock salt is... now that I lift weights. 0
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I was amazed this winter at just how LIGHT a 50 pound bag of rock salt is... now that I lift weights.
Isn't it awesome what you realize you can do after you start lifting? I went to a WNBA game with my parents and my 4 year old. I had to carry her all the way from the stadium to the parking garage - and we parked on the roof, so I had to climb all the stairs. My dad kept offering to take her for me, because "she's too heavy for you to carry that far." Uhh, thanks dad, but my working squat is 3x her weight, so I'm good :laugh:0 -
I almost flung two frozen chickens across the grocery store yesterday. They were each in a plastic bag - I picked them up off the belt to put in my cart with one hand and wasn't paying attention.
SUPAH woman, lol.I was amazed this winter at just how LIGHT a 50 pound bag of rock salt is... now that I lift weights.
Isn't it awesome what you realize you can do after you start lifting? I went to a WNBA game with my parents and my 4 year old. I had to carry her all the way from the stadium to the parking garage - and we parked on the roof, so I had to climb all the stairs. My dad kept offering to take her for me, because "she's too heavy for you to carry that far." Uhh, thanks dad, but my working squat is 3x her weight, so I'm good :laugh:0 -
I was amazed this winter at just how LIGHT a 50 pound bag of rock salt is... now that I lift weights.
I agree 100%. I used to send my husband to get the 40lb bags of salt for our water softener. Now, I can load them into the car and carry them (one at a time) into the basement without blinking an eye.0 -
I was amazed this winter at just how LIGHT a 50 pound bag of rock salt is... now that I lift weights.
Isn't it awesome what you realize you can do after you start lifting? I went to a WNBA game with my parents and my 4 year old. I had to carry her all the way from the stadium to the parking garage - and we parked on the roof, so I had to climb all the stairs. My dad kept offering to take her for me, because "she's too heavy for you to carry that far." Uhh, thanks dad, but my working squat is 3x her weight, so I'm good :laugh:
Yes. Carrying around larger children is the best benefit to lifting.0 -
Except... I do always carry them in one trip. :blushing:0 -
Interested in the no spotter and no power rack options. Really looking into getting all equipment for home so I can make my husband do more.. muahahahah! Plus then I WILL have a spotter!0
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OK, since all eyes are on this thread (you all look fantastic and WOW, so inspirational), I guess it's the best place to voice my concerns.
I really want to start lifting heavy. I've started some basic, light-weight exercises that I do at home to help get myself used to form and start workin my muscles, since I've never really lifted before. I'm going today to get a bar and some dumbbells that go up to ~40 lbs each- I figure they will get me by for awhile.
Here's where I'm worried. I have SUCH a hard time reconciling weight lifting and diet. It's ingrained in my brain that, as an obese women, I MUST cut a large number of calories if I want to see weight loss. But, I don't just want to see the numbers on the scale drop. I want to get stronger, I want to lose fat, and I want to eventually build muscle so I can look GOOD, and not just smaller.
Are there any women out there who started out in the obese category who can help me? Should I drop some weight first, then start lifting? Should I lift now while maintaining a caloric deficit? Should I up calories and lift? I'm so lost.
Stats, if it helps:
5'2
227 lbs
25 years old0 -
OK, since all eyes are on this thread (you all look fantastic and WOW, so inspirational), I guess it's the best place to voice my concerns.
I really want to start lifting heavy. I've started some basic, light-weight exercises that I do at home to help get myself used to form and start workin my muscles, since I've never really lifted before. I'm going today to get a bar and some dumbbells that go up to ~40 lbs each- I figure they will get me by for awhile.
Here's where I'm worried. I have SUCH a hard time reconciling weight lifting and diet. It's ingrained in my brain that, as an obese women, I MUST cut a large number of calories if I want to see weight loss. But, I don't just want to see the numbers on the scale drop. I want to get stronger, I want to lose fat, and I want to eventually build muscle so I can look GOOD, and not just smaller.
Are there any women out there who started out in the obese category who can help me? Should I drop some weight first, then start lifting? Should I lift now while maintaining a caloric deficit? Should I up calories and lift? I'm so lost.
Stats, if it helps:
5'2
227 lbs
25 years old
Start lifting now - it will help preserve muscle mass while losing weight, so your losses are fat. Lifting should not be about the calories burned (they are a bonus) but about body composition (plus a bunch of other things). You can still do cardio.0
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