HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!

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  • ikylilgrl
    ikylilgrl Posts: 9 Member
    First I want to apologize if I'm asking something that's already been answered. i've read through much of this thread (including the first part) and am totally sold! I have a LONG way to go in the weight loss department but seeing these results is totally motivating me.

    My problem is, I dont' know where to start. I have seen Starting Strength mentioned several times. What is this? A book? A video? A website? Does it have specifically what to do and HOW to do it? I'm a free weight virgin *blush*
  • ladyark
    ladyark Posts: 1,101 Member
    Yep. Lifting made me massive too.

    I certainly wouldnt say i am massive OR bulky but i think its well worth what you get out of it....I dont lift heavy in my opinion but i do lift every day. Im happy with what lifting has done for me !!
  • Nataliaho
    Nataliaho Posts: 878 Member
    Consider me an example of how "bulky" you can get. My profile pic was taken 2 days ago. It's a little blurry, but I think you get the point. Unfortunately, I don't have any better shots of my physique. I'm kinda shy, but maybe I'll post some.

    I've been lifting heavy for over 30 years, and I compete in powerlifting. So if anyone would get bulky from heavy lifting, it would be me. Nope. In fact, I used to compete in the 148-pound class when I was in college, but now I'm in the 123-pound class.

    I just had a competition Saturday (May 11). I weighed in at 119.5. I'm 5'4" and 50 years old. My lifts were:

    Squat 170 (pounds)
    Bench Press 115
    Deadlift 245
    Total 530

    I only got "bulky" when I stopped lifting for a few years and ate ALL the food! :noway: And it wasn't pretty, let me tell you.

    Anyway, don't be afraid of getting under heavy iron. Your bones will thank you later! :drinker:

    I love this!!

    Lifting can make you hot, sure. I think the greater thing about it is that you can do it for YEARS and just keep getting better and better. As a sport, there are few to match it in that regard. The best lifters I know are over 40, many amazing ones are over 50. They are all lifting PBs. Think about that, you're not chasing the glory years, you are living them over and over again.

    I love that I am looking down the barrel of 20 years of improvement if I just do the work.
  • RachelX04
    RachelX04 Posts: 1,123 Member
    Very Motivational Thread. thanks for posting OP
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    Great results everyone!
  • theoriginaljayne
    theoriginaljayne Posts: 559 Member
    And so many girl crushes came into being on this day...
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    INspiring!!!
  • bcl003
    bcl003 Posts: 331 Member
    Bumping!
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    Still in.
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    I'm still in too. It's my main goal in a year or two to post my SUPAH bulky 'after' pics in this threat, so I gotta stay connected. :laugh:
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    :drinker:
  • LBNOakland
    LBNOakland Posts: 379 Member
    in before the roll!! Nw, I have to go find the 1st thread! :bigsmile: Why don't we have a strong arm smiley?
  • da_bears10089
    da_bears10089 Posts: 1,791 Member
    are we going to get a round 3? sweet lawd jezus
  • atb0821
    atb0821 Posts: 458 Member
    Moar moar moar!
  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
    Roll!
  • jdaley90
    jdaley90 Posts: 259 Member
    in because lifting make me SUPAH bulky!!!!
  • 0ctobre
    0ctobre Posts: 22 Member
    bump
  • capnrus789
    capnrus789 Posts: 2,736 Member
    Let it roll, baby, roll!
  • Kowent
    Kowent Posts: 40 Member
    Bump for later...... I'm going to take bf pics so I can post my afters in February!:wink:
  • InForBacon
    InForBacon Posts: 1,508 Member
    InForBatman!
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    See me rollin', with my homies....







    Happy Birthday Lea!
  • PJ_73
    PJ_73 Posts: 331 Member
    I so want to be SUPAH bulky too!

    Nicely done, ladies.
  • MacInCali
    MacInCali Posts: 1,012 Member
    Roll on baby!!! :heart:
  • ssaraj43
    ssaraj43 Posts: 575 Member
    Bump-to start reading :-)
  • belle_of_the_bar
    belle_of_the_bar Posts: 474 Member
    Bump before the roll! I'm going to have supah bulky pics soon, I hope!
  • NataBost
    NataBost Posts: 418 Member
    Bumping for inspiration. I was 'there' a few years ago, and now I'm back on the wagon. NICE JOB LADIES.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    They-see-me-rollin.gif
  • cask16
    cask16 Posts: 196 Member
    Yup - seriously inspirational work!
  • Slatzuk
    Slatzuk Posts: 80 Member
    First I want to apologize if I'm asking something that's already been answered. i've read through much of this thread (including the first part) and am totally sold! I have a LONG way to go in the weight loss department but seeing these results is totally motivating me.

    My problem is, I dont' know where to start. I have seen Starting Strength mentioned several times. What is this? A book? A video? A website? Does it have specifically what to do and HOW to do it? I'm a free weight virgin *blush*

    Starting Strength is a pdf book and Stronglifts 5x5 is a web site. Both give excellent advice, backed up by really active community for help and advice. Both concentrate on good form to set up a solid foundation for future improvements.

    The sooner you start, the sooner you'll see benefits.

    Go for it.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    In for the rollllll

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