Started Stronglifts....

amandarae1980
amandarae1980 Posts: 23 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have used New Rules of Lifting for Women, and I feel like this first workout was a "bye". I used the bar for the press and the row and added 20# for the squat. It was very easy and I sailed through it without breaking a sweat. Should I add more than the prescribed 5# on each for the next workout? Also, I guess I'm looking for some encouragement that this is going to challenge me and I am going to see some progress.

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  • RunDoozer
    RunDoozer Posts: 1,699 Member
    Unless you were lifting a lot with NROLW then stick to the prescribed weights. The weight will get really heavy fast. You need to work on getting proper form at first. Also just because it feels light it doesnt mean that its not working your muscles. The program is designed this way for a reason.

    Stronglifts is awesome! I love it so much. Just stick with it. Also, I feel like I am sweating so much now that I am doing more cardio than when I am actually doing cardio. Just be patient it will work.

    Here is a link to my 3 month results.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/906502-3-months-stronglifts-5x5
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    If you're not brand new to working out I'd say maybe, but part of the initial phase is to get you comfortable with the movements before adding challenging weight where form becomes so important.
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
    Stick with the progression of the program - the weight gets heavy faster than you realize.

    There's a group on here that's pretty active with lots of support and answers. Check it out and join: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
  • amandarae1980
    amandarae1980 Posts: 23 Member
    Stick with the progression of the program - the weight gets heavy faster than you realize.

    There's a group on here that's pretty active with lots of support and answers. Check it out and join: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
  • amandarae1980
    amandarae1980 Posts: 23 Member
    Thanks for the link...I joined. :)
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    I would just stick with 5 pound increments... you do squats 3x a week so that is 15 pounds. It will get heavy fast.

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