HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!

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  • justjayce
    justjayce Posts: 11
    Gorgeous! Great work!
  • getfitdiva
    getfitdiva Posts: 1,148 Member
    Fantastic results!!! You worked it & look great! Lift baby lift!
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Indeed. In a few more months I hope to be that bulky too!! Meow.
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
    [sarcasm font] GAWD! use hyuge!!!!!!! My fat makes me look tiny [/sarcasm font]

    you've done an amazing job.

    :flowerforyou:
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    You're doing GREAT! Carry on lifting. :drinker:
  • turkeyhunter60
    turkeyhunter60 Posts: 319 Member
    It just makes guys trip over themselves when you walk by.
    yup!
  • lizlee8
    lizlee8 Posts: 92 Member
    Amazing!!!! :love:
    Still a before but thanks for the inspiration!
    What programme are you doing?
    xx
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    You look amazing. Did you use NROLFW or stronglifts or....? Really interested to hear. I have almost the same measurements as you and have been considering heavy lifting.
  • Mpascarella90
    Mpascarella90 Posts: 39 Member
    great work!! here is my before and after

    Before: ~250lbs
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    After : 158lbs
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    IMAG0321_zps30a2c79b.jpg
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    To answer the "what did you do/are you doing?" questions:

    I started with Stronglifts 5x5 (as I advanced, this was reduced to 3x5), which is an excellent full body, beginner program. I also highly recommend Starting Strength.

    I currently do a push/pull/legs split, 3 times a week. My routine is currently broken down as follows:

    Monday - Push:
    DB Bench Press
    DB Overhead Press
    Upright Rows
    Skullcrushers
    Dumbbell Flyes

    Wednesday - Legs
    DB Squats
    Romanian Deadlifts
    Barbell Hip Thrusts
    DB Bulgarian Split Squats
    Abs (planks, sit ups, crunches, etc.)

    Friday - Pull (with some added leg work)
    Deadlifts
    Barbell Row
    DB Lunges
    Glute Bridges
    Hammer Curls
    Reverse DB flyes.
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    great work!! here is my before and after

    Before: ~250lbs
    3249308_6444_zpsca4ad548.jpg

    After : 158lbs
    IMAG0319_zps6ffe2082.jpg
    IMAG0321_zps30a2c79b.jpg
    Damn, srsly 'mirin gains. Nice work!
  • 19kat55
    19kat55 Posts: 336 Member
    Before, a few months prior to heavy lifting:

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    170 lbs. Size 12 dress. Approximately 30% BF.
    Waist = 33 inches
    Hips = 41 inches
    Under bust = 38 inches
    Thighs = 23 inches
    Arms = 13 inches



    Now, 5 months after starting a progressive loading heavy lifting program:

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    151.8 lbs. Size 4 dress. Approximately 20% BF.
    Waist = 27 inches
    Hips = 36.5 inches
    Under bust = 31 inches
    Thighs = 21.5 inches
    Arms = 11 inches


    17.2 lbs lost. 4 sizes lost. Approximately 10% BF lost. 21 inches (and counting) lost.



    Still think heavy lifting will make you "bulky?" Think again.


    Heavy lifting ladies, I invite you to post YOUR before and after pics. Maybe, just maybe, we can attempt to snuff out this, "WEIGHT LIFTING WILL MAKE ME HYOOOOGE" myth.


    That's the bulk I'm looking for! Well done!
  • MrsBobaFett
    MrsBobaFett Posts: 802 Member
    You look amazing!! My stomach is very similar to yours and I have just started lifting heavy. You've given me hope!!

    Well done!
  • SexyLovinmeCook
    SexyLovinmeCook Posts: 1,393 Member
    I am floored!!!! Love love love your results....Great job
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,662 Member
    very impressive in 5 months.

    either that or the pretty face in the second pic makes it seem more dramatic :)
  • BikerGirlElaine
    BikerGirlElaine Posts: 1,631 Member
    @Dont_Stop, You look awesome! I didn't connect before to how fast you achieved these results -- about 6-7 months? Just incredible, and a testatment to your commitment to yourself.

    I'm still a before LOL, but I am hoping to have results like yours someday.
  • notworthstalking
    notworthstalking Posts: 531 Member
    You look amazing. My profile pic is me looking bulky this morning :)

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