New Rules of Lifting For Women (NROL4W)

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Eeek, am I really starting?

CatsSayMeh
CatsSayMeh Posts: 2 Member
edited February 3 in Social Groups
So I have the book. I see the logic. I feel the lifting vibe.. I want this.

Then I have my gym induction. My form is bad. Dead lifts feel deadly (just the bar), apparently my strong legs don't make up for my weak chest :-( PT needs to help with most free weights. :-( Can I do this?

I start next week and feel less confident than ever :-(

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  • Mouse_Potato
    Mouse_Potato Posts: 1,517 Member
    Yes, you can do this. :smile: I thought I was going to die when I did my "gym induction." Now I am three and a half months in and loving the program! Check youtube videos for help with your form. I found this one helpful for my deadlifts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR4SOwLuVJA. Now I am reading Starting Strength for a lengthy diatribe on squat form. It's definitely a journey rather than a destination!

    As for your strength, it will improve faster than you dreamed possible. I started stage 1 deadlifting about 50 pounds. I was up to 110 by the end and probably could have done more if my form had been better at that time. You will improve rapidly at first and then settle a bit, so don't worry if you feel weak starting out. I know I did. I hope this helps! :flowerforyou:
  • CatsSayMeh
    CatsSayMeh Posts: 2 Member
    Thank you so much! I will look at the deadlift link :smile:

    It sounds like you have done great :smile: you have been a great help, you said just what I needed to hear. Thank you! :flowerforyou:
  • FrankiesSaysRelax
    FrankiesSaysRelax Posts: 403 Member
    Start with whatever you're comfortable with and work from there. I've seen people who started with just bodyweight squats and the bar for deadlifts and they have made amazing progress. As you feel more comfortable with the equipment and your form you'll start adding weight quickly. Best of luck!
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