Women who lift...help?!

GIAngel222
GIAngel222 Posts: 227 Member
edited January 21 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello, my name is Danielle and I just moved to NJ. I used to lift weights pretty often but I don't as much anymore because I feel like I can't go harder or get stronger because I have to constantly ask strangers (men) for help (it is annoying for them and me)! The weights that I am lifting are too heavy for me to get them into position (for certain workouts). I would love to have someone to workout with that can help me and vice versa.

Are there any other women out there that have this issue? If so, what do you do?

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  • DaniH826
    DaniH826 Posts: 1,335 Member
    Find a gym with a squat rack/power cage and rack/load/unload your own bar?
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    Find a gym with a squat rack/power cage and rack/load/unload your own bar?

    ^This, or don't lift to failure.
  • GiddyupTim
    GiddyupTim Posts: 2,819 Member
    I don't know, but maybe you should just get over it. Nobody I have ever known in a gym minds being asked for help. You might meet a friend to work out with that way?
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    I work out on my own at home. I don't max out, but, for example, I do know I couldn't lift my squat weights onto my shoulders without my rack. It's not even a big safety rack, jaut an adjustable bench/safety/squat rack. Put the empty bar on the rack, then load the plates. Do the exercise, then unload the plates and adjust for my next exercise.
  • jgcurry3
    jgcurry3 Posts: 172 Member
    I know I'm not a woman lifter but I have female friends that lift and they make a game out of it. They will intentionally find a guy who struggled with the weight they are about to do and ask that guy for a spot.
  • juicemoogan
    juicemoogan Posts: 994 Member
    What moves specifically are you having trouble with?
  • c8linmarie
    c8linmarie Posts: 358 Member
    Hubby has been doing StrongLifts with me, but since he travels quite a bit, I often end up having to do the workouts by myself. I have found the power cage to be my best friend for those times he is not available to spot me.

    That being said, if I ever needed someone to spot me (when hubby is not available) I would not hesitate for a moment to ask someone to help. Very seldom will you come across someone who would not be willing to help (especially a beautiful lady, such as yourself!)
  • MartialPanda
    MartialPanda Posts: 919 Member
    I'm guilty of this. Also my rule is..........if i can't re-rack it.....i shouldn't be doing it.
    I know I'm not a woman lifter but I have female friends that lift and they make a game out of it. They will intentionally find a guy who struggled with the weight they are about to do and ask that guy for a spot.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Whatever you're lifting, you should be able to rerack it. If you can't, you're probably doing something wrong....and potentially unsafe.

    There's nothing wrong with asking for a spot or a little bit of help. But if you need assistance to get through your whole routine, you might have some issues.

    What kind of rack are you using? What program are you doing?
  • GIAngel222
    GIAngel222 Posts: 227 Member
    One example (since the squat rack is not available): I am capable of doing 100 lbs front squats but can not get the barbell with weights to the starting position. I feel like it would bother someone, who is at the gym to workout, to ask them for help each time I need to put the barbell in to position.
  • MartialPanda
    MartialPanda Posts: 919 Member
    you should learn how to clean then. It's a great lifting technique and then you learn how to put it into position yourself.
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