Scared of lifting weights?

savbentley
savbentley Posts: 103
in Fitness and Exercise
I NEVER see any posts from girls who lift weights, and it bums me out. I seems like a lot of women are sort of scared of going heavy (that's not to say all women are, so don't bite my head off guys!) but basically I just want to know, for those that are wary of the weight rack.... why?

(also if you are a fan of lifting things up and putting them down.. friend me! :bigsmile: )
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  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    Yeah, I don't think anyone on here lifts. You might need to look for another site to meet others who do. Good luck.
  • savbentley
    savbentley Posts: 103
    Yeah, I don't think anyone on here lifts. You might need to look for another site to meet others who do. Good luck.

    booo, yeah. sorta figured.
  • jenj1313
    jenj1313 Posts: 898 Member
    Yeah, I don't think anyone on here lifts. You might need to look for another site to meet others who do. Good luck.

    booo, yeah. sorta figured.
    I'm pretty sure that was dripping sarcasm.
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    I don't drip anything but sweat and tears from doing workout dvds. THAT'S what us mfp peeps do. All. Day. Long.
  • spaingirl2011
    spaingirl2011 Posts: 763 Member
    I lift things up and put things down. And I love it!
  • gabi_texanmom
    gabi_texanmom Posts: 201 Member
    LOL

    i just started lifting...like last week....and I LOVE IT!!! its so addicting. i am by no means weight-training-savvy, i just read up on it (here and other sites) and watched some how-to's on youtube, tried it out at the gym with some help from the ppl that work there, and WOW i love it! i was so ignorant on the topic that i had to google the terms "deadlift", "curl ups", "kickbacks"...i was like wth does that mean???

    i NEED some lifting friends!! but please be gentle, im just a beginner :D
  • swishandflick
    swishandflick Posts: 42
    I have an irrational fear that when I'm putting the bar over my head and onto my back for squats that I'll smack the top of my head with the barbell...hence why I only squat with two 10 pound discs (or whatever they're called).

    I can't afford a personal trainer, but I've started going to weight training classes (Body Pump), and with the instructor around it's way more comfortable and I'm less "scared."
  • Jessieee_huangggg
    Jessieee_huangggg Posts: 8
    Ehhh honestly I just don't like strength training. It bores me to tears. I try to sneak in pilates on the side but really, strength training just doesn't appeal to me.
  • redheaddee
    redheaddee Posts: 2,005 Member
    No. There are plenty of ladies who lift, and lift heavy at that. Use the search feature and you will find more information than you can read in a night.
  • extraordinary_machine
    extraordinary_machine Posts: 3,028 Member
    edited because I sounded uber-b!tchy.

    There are a bajillion women on here who lift heavy and love it. So, yeah. There's that.
  • limesublime
    limesublime Posts: 118 Member
    I enjoy weight training, but I'm always concerned that my form isn't good enough for really heavy lifting. I've hurt myself numerous time due to poor form (learning hurts...) and more weight seems like more injury risk, if that makes sense. But I'm working on form so I can up the weight :)
  • littlebudgie
    littlebudgie Posts: 279 Member
    I have an irrational fear that when I'm putting the bar over my head and onto my back for squats that I'll smack the top of my head with the barbell...hence why I only squat with two 10 pound discs (or whatever they're called).

    You could always use a squat rack (if you can manage 45 lb). Pretty hard to hit your head on that, since it's resting on hooks until you get under and lift it.
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    Ehhh honestly I just don't like strength training. It bores me to tears. I try to sneak in pilates on the side but really, strength training just doesn't appeal to me.
    Wait till your old like me and you worry about things like bone density. Strength training will become VERY attractive at that point in your life. :-)
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    I NEVER see any posts from girls who lift weights, and it bums me out. I seems like a lot of women are sort of scared of going heavy (that's not to say all women are, so don't bite my head off guys!) but basically I just want to know, for those that are wary of the weight rack.... why?

    (also if you are a fan of lifting things up and putting them down.. friend me! :bigsmile: )

    So what you are saying is, you are totally new to the forums?
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I have no idea how you get that impression.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    Nope, no women here have ever picked up a weight. There aren't dozens of threads a day on the topic either. Nothing to see here.
  • madzzzzzzz
    madzzzzzzz Posts: 34
    Girls cannot bulk they do not have the testosterone!!!!! Doing low reps of heavy weights will transform the shape of your body and is great for weight loss! They also help you burn calories post-workout.

    In saying that, i do heavy weights.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    I have no idea how you get that impression.

    hmm
  • carryingon
    carryingon Posts: 609 Member
    Nope, no women here have ever picked up a weight. There aren't dozens of threads a day on the topic either. Nothing to see here.

    lolz this^^^^:laugh: I thought this was a joke thread at first! OP - use the forum topic search!
  • extraordinary_machine
    extraordinary_machine Posts: 3,028 Member
    I have no idea how you get that impression.

    *snort*
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
    You must not get out much. I know I'm obsessed!
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    I have an irrational fear that when I'm putting the bar over my head and onto my back for squats that I'll smack the top of my head with the barbell...hence why I only squat with two 10 pound discs (or whatever they're called).

    I can't afford a personal trainer, but I've started going to weight training classes (Body Pump), and with the instructor around it's way more comfortable and I'm less "scared."

    You shouldn't be starting a squat set by having to pick the bar up over your head to begin with. At least not if you're actually lifting heavy weight.
  • sillygoosie
    sillygoosie Posts: 1,109 Member
    Is this real life?
  • dare2love81
    dare2love81 Posts: 928 Member
    :huh:
  • FranksRumHam
    FranksRumHam Posts: 198 Member
    Is this real life?

    is this just fantasy?
  • willieswenson
    willieswenson Posts: 31
    I tend to stay away from weights. Not trying to get that "bulky" look.
  • savbentley
    savbentley Posts: 103
    Jeez. This is why I rarely use this forum. No need to be rude guys. I guess I just haven't seen many of those topics. All I see is cardio/light weight lifting threads. I don't come on here much. MY APOLOGIES!

    And some women are legitimately afraid of bulking, that's more what I was looking to discuss. But anyways.


    :huh:


    edit: and can we note I didn't say women on here don't lift? I said I never see it.
    and I said if you DO lift, I'd like to be friends on here.
    not have you jump down my throat. :smile:
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    ladies the free weight section is open to all of you ...unless you eat breakfast regularly then you are banned :)

    oh and there are no lifters on here...that too ...
  • willieswenson
    willieswenson Posts: 31
    Just giving you a hard time. This might not be the best place to find others who train very heavy. I think it is less of a misconceived fear of bulking up, especially on MFP than it is most women would rather not exercise at a gym, and therefore don't train with anything more than light dumbbells, body weight or bands. Some may not want to workout in front of others, some may not want to travel/pay for a membership, or some don't have the time.

    You've got it right though, lift heavy, it will never bulk you up to that of a caveman looking physique and does wonders for your health.
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    I'm not scared, but I did just start but it's heavy for me.

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