Women lifting heavy - with pics

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  • Hexahedra
    Hexahedra Posts: 894 Member
    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

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    and here's one of my bulky man-physique

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    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!

    Why thank you! :blushing:


    wait...
  • NavyKnightAh13
    NavyKnightAh13 Posts: 1,394 Member
    bumping I just started weight lifting again a couple of weeks ago. hoping to see some result (I weight lifted from Dec through Jan and had the newb gains but nothing more).

    ETA: all of you look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • AbbeyDove
    AbbeyDove Posts: 317 Member
    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

    IMG_1210_zps8c4d583f.jpg

    Deeply amused.
  • AbbeyDove
    AbbeyDove Posts: 317 Member
    Maryjane, you look fantastic!
  • AbbeyDove
    AbbeyDove Posts: 317 Member
    You girls all look absolutely stunning! I really want to get into heavy lifting, but not sure where to start. I can't pay for a gym membership at the moment. :(

    You should also check out the book "Body By You," by the author of "You Are Your Own Gym." I found it more approachable than YAYG, though I hope to work up to that level at some point.
  • crystalflame
    crystalflame Posts: 1,049 Member
    So bulky. I just hate it.

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  • lmckillo
    lmckillo Posts: 127 Member
    You look awesome
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
    Thanks Abbey
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    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 :)

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    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 :tongue:

    Bulky man muscles and gangster jaw :huh: no

    Good job

    Beautiful

    With all due respect, women should look like *they* want to and not *your* personal tastes.
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    gangster jaw :huh: no

    That's why I cropped my head off. Lolol. :noway: whatever the heck gangster jaw means :grumble:
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    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 :)

    7db4b689-26ed-4e19-bf28-56f9309e966b_zps8de298b7.jpg

    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 :tongue:

    Bulky man muscles and gangster jaw :huh: no

    Good job

    Beautiful

    With all due respect, women should look like *they* want to and not *your* personal tastes.

    Agreed. Women shouldn't be anything except for what they want to be.
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    Woops.

    OMG I'm dying.

    LOLOLOLOLOLOL

    I'm confused! Lol!
  • FindingMyself24
    FindingMyself24 Posts: 613 Member
    Wow!! Everyone looks amazing!!...sooo inspirational...def giving me some serious motivation!!
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Bump for the amazing lifting ladies. Great work all! Looking soooooo good!
  • veggielove33
    veggielove33 Posts: 16 Member
    So inspirational!
  • ohpiper
    ohpiper Posts: 697 Member
    Me ( I am 41)
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    me with heavy lifting:

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    pretty sure I was more bulky BEFORE i ever picked up a barbell.

    Hot. Just sayin.
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    DAY-UM! You "bulky" ladies look inspiring!:drinker:
  • Barbellgirl
    Barbellgirl Posts: 544 Member
    DAY-UM! You "bulky" ladies look inspiring!:drinker:

    Agreed!! :)
  • paprad
    paprad Posts: 321 Member
    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 :tongue:

    Bulky man muscles and gangster jaw :huh: no

    With all due respect, women should look like *they* want to and not *your* personal tastes.
    ^^ this
  • littlewhittles
    littlewhittles Posts: 402 Member
    I love this thread so much.
  • amy1612
    amy1612 Posts: 1,356 Member
    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 :)

    7db4b689-26ed-4e19-bf28-56f9309e966b_zps8de298b7.jpg

    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 :tongue:

    Bulky man muscles and gangster jaw :huh: no

    Good job

    Beautiful

    Thanks hunny :)
  • LisaWilson2012
    LisaWilson2012 Posts: 118 Member
    I've started using a 12kg kettlebell and it's been the best thing I've ever done!
  • kazaroona
    kazaroona Posts: 60 Member
    As much as the after pic posts are all amazing, its the before and afters that I love, because in the befores you can go, oh yes I look a bit like that now. It makes the after more acheivable- if they can do it then so can I, they've come from the same starting ground that I have.
  • DuckDynastyMakesMeLaugh
    DuckDynastyMakesMeLaugh Posts: 363 Member
    This is an AMAZING transformation! Terrific job!

    to: ejennings1988
  • SashaMegan
    SashaMegan Posts: 110 Member
    can't wait to lift heavy :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • brahma14
    brahma14 Posts: 37
    You look great
  • 36jessica
    36jessica Posts: 319 Member
    Wow to all of you! And I see some of you are in my age group, too! This all makes it seem so much more achievabile. Great job to all.
  • 4d9r
    4d9r Posts: 111 Member
    awesome thread! Wanted to make sure I can find it again for inspiration when I start to wonder if it's worth the trouble. Amazing! You all look absolutely amazing!
  • Swampstar
    Swampstar Posts: 102 Member
    I don't lift at all, but after reading this thread and looking at everyone's awesome progress pics, I'm joining a gym tomorrow. Never realised that lifting heavy could make such a transformation. Good work everyone!
  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
    I'm gonna post some pictures in a while (probs not today and if the thread is gone, I'll make one :P). I've been lifting consistently for a while now. I definitely feel stronger, but I'm not too sure how I look.

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