Women lifting heavy - with pics
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These are taken three years apart (I've been other weights in between), but I weigh EXACTLY the same in both of these pics. The second was taken about a week ago, after just over a year of heavy lifting
gorgeous.
Strong but still feminine
Strong women is not a new concept. Women have always been strong since time began.... it seems that people forget that now....
there is a difference between a strong man and a strong woman though ... and this shows that difference. You can be strong and be female at the same time.
Women should be strong, they are naturally strong... they are made to carry, give birth to and protect life..... they are capable of carrying, lifting, shouldering and fighting if the need arises but they should still have a hint of vulnerability and softness.... this girls speaks all of that to me.....
Strong... yes
Bulky man muscles and gangster jaw :huh: no
Good job
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Strong... yes
Bulky man muscles and gangster jaw :huh: no
Good job
Beautiful
Pretty sure this is what we are tying to show. You won't get "bulky man muscles and a gangster jaw" from lifting weights.0 -
Woops.0
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Bump!0
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Woops.
OMG I'm dying.
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Strong... yes
Bulky man muscles and gangster jaw :huh: no
Good job
Beautiful
Pretty sure this is what we are tying to show. You won't get "bulky man muscles and a gangster jaw" from lifting weights.
pretty sure that's what I said1 -
Woops.
OMG I'm dying.
LOLOLOLOLOLOL
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That's IT! I'm going to start lifting! Wasn't really scared of it before but now I just really really want to!0
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Woops.
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Don't be scared of the weights. Embrace your inner strength and soon your physical strength will exceed your expectations. I never thought I would be where I am today and I'm not even done trying. Congratulations to all of the beautiful women who have shared the "bulky" and "manly" physiques. If only all of us could be so lucky....SOON I will join you.0
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How do you all know where to start with lifting? Do you just do your own thing or would you ask the staff in the gym?0
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Woops.
OMG I'm dying.
LOLOLOLOLOLOL
I'm laughing the abs workout laugh!
ETA: resize cause otherwise you are left wondering what's going on under the table.0 -
How do you all know where to start with lifting? Do you just do your own thing or would you ask the staff in the gym?
I have an awesome group of friends on here that lift who are always willing to help me out and answer any questions I may have.
Start with a beginner program, here are some popular ones around here:
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
New Rules of Lifting for Women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
Check this out, too:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/850719-strength-training-the-basics
ETA: Video yourself or have someone checking out your form.
If you video yourself and would like feedback, you can post here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911984-form-critique-thread-post-your-videos-here0 -
Most of my lifts are in the intermediate/advanced ranges for my weight class. Bench is lagging behind, almost to intermediate, because of my surgical history, but it's catching up.
here's one of me with enormous delts and biceps
and here's one of my bulky man-physique
Yes, you look bulky like a man, and I look pretty like Marilyn Monroe...
Oh they have a word for that around here. It's called bonita!0 -
Me ( I am 41)
me with heavy lifting:
pretty sure I was more bulky BEFORE i ever picked up a barbell.
Yep
Mine.
:mad:
Can't stop laughing!!!
LOL, is there an "unedited" version? They have a word for this around here too, it's called Aye Chihuahua!0 -
How do you all know where to start with lifting? Do you just do your own thing or would you ask the staff in the gym?
I have an awesome group of friends on here that lift who are always willing to help me out and answer any questions I may have.
Start with a beginner program, here are some popular ones around here:
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
New Rules of Lifting for Women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
Check this out, too:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/850719-strength-training-the-basics
ETA: Video yourself or have someone checking out your form.
If you video yourself and would like feedback, you can post here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911984-form-critique-thread-post-your-videos-here
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS INFO!!!0 -
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bump for inspiration. Good job ladies!0
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You girls are rocking it!!! I just started heavy lifting 3 weeks ago and I can hardly wait to see results like you guys!! Keep up the good work!!0
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bump for awesomeness
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In for all this gorgeous win!!!
I've been lifting for about a year...StrongLifts 5x5 since December. I can't say that I've seen anywhere near the progress some of these beautiful ladies have, so I'll spare you the pics. But I was bulkier at top weight fo sho!
Someday I want to be this bulky to....
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Bump for later. What I got to see so far, is a bunch of amazing results. Great job Ladies!0
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How do you all know where to start with lifting? Do you just do your own thing or would you ask the staff in the gym?
I have an awesome group of friends on here that lift who are always willing to help me out and answer any questions I may have.
Start with a beginner program, here are some popular ones around here:
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
New Rules of Lifting for Women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
Check this out, too:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/850719-strength-training-the-basics
ETA: Video yourself or have someone checking out your form.
If you video yourself and would like feedback, you can post here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911984-form-critique-thread-post-your-videos-here
Thanks for the info! Going to give it a go 0 -
DANG! Can I be you when I grow up?!0 -
I've been lifting heavy for about five weeks and I'm not bulky.....yet.
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Me ( I am 41)
me with heavy lifting:
pretty sure I was more bulky BEFORE i ever picked up a barbell.
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Great work, everyone! You all look fabulous!!
Like others, I never know where to start. Also, are you doing any specific ab work? Thanks!0 -
Me at my heaviest and pre lifting-I'm on the left
Me a month ago on vacay
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Great work, everyone! You all look fabulous!!
Like others, I never know where to start. Also, are you doing any specific ab work? Thanks!
I have an awesome group of friends on here that lift who are always willing to help me out and answer any questions I may have.
Start with a beginner program, here are some popular ones around here:
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
New Rules of Lifting for Women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
Check this out, too:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/850719-strength-training-the-basics
ETA: Video yourself or have someone checking out your form.
If you video yourself and would like feedback, you can post here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911984-form-critique-thread-post-your-videos-here0 -
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