HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!

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  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    Listen to Cranq. Not only is she lovely and smart, she knows when to just ignore people. :bigsmile:

    Know what this thread needs? Moar pictures!

    if you insist.

    I only have like 3 before pics because i hid from the camera most of the time.

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    still working on sculpting me the best body i can
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  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    :laugh: :heart:

    Ok, here's what I got. It's nothing compared to some of the supah lovely ladies here, but I want to help get this thread back on track.

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    love
  • __freckles__
    __freckles__ Posts: 1,238 Member
    Listen to Cranq. Not only is she lovely and smart, she knows when to just ignore people. :bigsmile:

    Know what this thread needs? Moar pictures!

    if you insist.

    I only have like 3 before pics because i hid from the camera most of the time.

    47819967_2220.jpg

    still working on sculpting me the best body i can
    47819967_9018.jpg
    47819967_7522.jpg
    47819967_3434.jpg

    This is ridiculous. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. I wish with all these pics you ladies would post your lifting stats. I've only been lifting a few months and would like to see how heavy I can expect to go.
  • kyleekay10
    kyleekay10 Posts: 1,812 Member
    This is ridiculous. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. I wish with all these pics you ladies would post your lifting stats. I've only been lifting a few months and would like to see how heavy I can expect to go.

    I've only been lifting a few months, mine are as follows. But honestly, everyone is different when it comes to lifting. My lower body is way stronger than my upper.

    Squats: 100lbs
    Deadlifts: 130lbs
    Barbell Rows: 60lbs
    Bench Press: 50lbs
    OHP: 25lbs (I hate this one... so hard to progress)
  • morkiemama
    morkiemama Posts: 894 Member
    Yes, thank you ladies for keeping the pics going!!!! You both look A-MA-ZING!!!! <3

    I don't have any "after" pictures yet, but I do have a NSV. Yesterday, I went shopping for the first time in awhile and got TONS of compliments on my bum when I tried on some leggings! YAY WEIGHTED SQUATS!!!!
  • __freckles__
    __freckles__ Posts: 1,238 Member
    This is ridiculous. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. I wish with all these pics you ladies would post your lifting stats. I've only been lifting a few months and would like to see how heavy I can expect to go.

    I've only been lifting a few months, mine are as follows. But honestly, everyone is different when it comes to lifting. My lower body is way stronger than my upper.

    Squats: 100lbs
    Deadlifts: 130lbs
    Barbell Rows: 60lbs
    Bench Press: 50lbs
    OHP: 25lbs (I hate this one... so hard to progress)

    I'm opposite. My upper is stronger than my lower:

    Squat: 87 lbs
    Deadlift: 105 lbs
    Bench: 75 lbs
    OHP: 57 lbs

    :) Have you tried fractional plates? Best investment ever.
  • Mother_Superior
    Mother_Superior Posts: 1,624 Member

    :laugh: :heart:

    Ok, here's what I got. It's nothing compared to some of the supah lovely ladies here, but I want to help get this thread back on track.

    524686_10202109059105701_1821233952_n.jpg

    7987_10202051891116537_575227910_n.jpg

    jzziug.jpg

    and

    if you insist.

    I only have like 3 before pics because i hid from the camera most of the time.

    47819967_2220.jpg

    still working on sculpting me the best body i can
    47819967_9018.jpg
    47819967_7522.jpg
    47819967_3434.jpg

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    I don't have them, but if I did that's what they'd be doing.
  • kyleekay10
    kyleekay10 Posts: 1,812 Member
    This is ridiculous. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. I wish with all these pics you ladies would post your lifting stats. I've only been lifting a few months and would like to see how heavy I can expect to go.

    I've only been lifting a few months, mine are as follows. But honestly, everyone is different when it comes to lifting. My lower body is way stronger than my upper.

    Squats: 100lbs
    Deadlifts: 130lbs
    Barbell Rows: 60lbs
    Bench Press: 50lbs
    OHP: 25lbs (I hate this one... so hard to progress)

    I'm opposite. My upper is stronger than my lower:

    Squat: 87 lbs
    Deadlift: 105 lbs
    Bench: 75 lbs
    OHP: 57 lbs

    :) Have you tried fractional plates? Best investment ever.

    I don't have any yet, but I do plan on getting some soon. :flowerforyou:
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    I don't have them, but if I did that's what they'd be doing.

    :blushing: Thank you!
  • delicious_cocktail
    delicious_cocktail Posts: 5,797 Member
    Heavy lifting made my wife SUPAH bulky!

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  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    As far as lifting stats I am a strange case because i work around 3 herniated discs...so sometimes I have to substitute things or do a medium weight more times, but i do what I can,

    I started off very light to make sure i was doing things safely.

    this year (5 reps)
    squat: 115 lbs
    deadlift: 155( i think)
    bench:110( my favorite because it never bugs my back)
    OHP:60

    when i do not feel like i can squat or deadlift I leg press and can do 330 pounds or something, and it doesnt bother my back...and use the leg curl machine, and other accessory lifts.

    i also use the assisted pullup machine because it is my dream to do a pullup some day.
  • __freckles__
    __freckles__ Posts: 1,238 Member
    As far as lifting stats I am a strange case because i work around 3 herniated discs...so sometimes I have to substitute things or do a medium weight more times, but i do what I can,

    I started off very light to make sure i was doing things safely.

    this year (5 reps)
    squat: 115 lbs
    deadlift: 155( i think)
    bench:110( my favorite because it never bugs my back)
    OHP:60

    when i do not feel like i can squat or deadlift I leg press and can do 330 pounds or something, and it doesnt bother my back...and use the leg curl machine, and other accessory lifts.

    i also use the assisted pullup machine because it is my dream to do a pullup some day.

    110 on bench!? You are my new hero. :drinker:
  • kyleekay10
    kyleekay10 Posts: 1,812 Member
    Heavy lifting made my wife SUPAH bulky!

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    You are a lucky man!
  • delicious_cocktail
    delicious_cocktail Posts: 5,797 Member
    Heavy lifting made my wife SUPAH bulky!

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    You are a lucky man!

    I know it.
  • LuLuChick78
    LuLuChick78 Posts: 439 Member
    Yes, thank you ladies for keeping the pics going!!!! You both look A-MA-ZING!!!! <3

    I don't have any "after" pictures yet, but I do have a NSV. Yesterday, I went shopping for the first time in awhile and got TONS of compliments on my bum when I tried on some leggings! YAY WEIGHTED SQUATS!!!!

    That's always awesome!! :smile: Keep up the awesome work!
  • Nico_the_enabler
    Nico_the_enabler Posts: 123 Member
    Sheesh how could I be here this long and not see this thread. YOU LADIES ARE AMAZING!!!
    I woke up today feeling discouraged to all hell about my weight.. Just started back lifting after 2 weeks off with chest infection blah.. and its looking like I am not going to lose this week.
    Which bums me out cause i gained last week (mango rum.. etc.. worth it but sheesh) Anyways.... You all give me hope. I am not too old. I am not too fat. and I am not going to give up.
    Still a lot to learn about whats best for my body but wow.. you guys really rock it. Thanks for the encouragment. :D
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
    Here, I will contribute my pic, though I need to take a current one. The after was from this summer and it is a little over a year after the first. I have been taking my sweet time because I like to eat a lot of the food:

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  • LuLuChick78
    LuLuChick78 Posts: 439 Member
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    :laugh: :heart:

    Ok, here's what I got. It's nothing compared to some of the supah lovely ladies here, but I want to help get this thread back on track.

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    You look freaking fantastic! Keep on kicking a*s!!
  • LuLuChick78
    LuLuChick78 Posts: 439 Member
    Remember folks hijacking/trolling only works if you respond. Liberal use of the ignore button is much better than arguing with silly people.

    Listen to Cranq. Not only is she lovely and smart, she knows when to just ignore people. :bigsmile:

    Know what this thread needs? Moar pictures!

    if you insist.

    I only have like 3 before pics because i hid from the camera most of the time.

    47819967_2220.jpg

    still working on sculpting me the best body i can
    47819967_9018.jpg
    47819967_7522.jpg
    47819967_3434.jpg

    Crank you are one of my biggest inspirations and I want to thank you for that. You are awesome :flowerforyou:
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
    There were also some questions asked on how to get started lifting, but they may have gotten lost in the mess.

    Many good starter programs that have plans include:

    New Rules of Lifting for Women - book form

    Starting Strength - book form

    Stronglifts 5X5 - website: http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/

    It is important to
    1) start light
    2) focus on form - aided by checking out videos online, videoing yourself and watch for comparison, read the books, take notes, etc
    3) Aim to progress in weight - build up and follow the program you choose to go with
    4) Give it some time - this is not a sprint, it's marathon
    5) Eat - make sure you are not shorting yourself on your calories. You can still do this with a deficit, but too much of one will wear you out, just like with any program.

    That's all I have at the moment, just off the top of my head.
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
    Back, not flexed. I can see some moooscles!!:bigsmile:

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  • kyleekay10
    kyleekay10 Posts: 1,812 Member
    Here, I will contribute my pic, though I need to take a current one. The after was from this summer and it is a little over a year after the first. I have been taking my sweet time because I like to eat a lot of the food:

    p5wftqpl.jpg

    You look great. I like stories like yours & Chelle's because you Eat All The Things and STILL look amazing. :flowerforyou:
    Back, not flexed. I can see some moooscles!!:bigsmile:

    20131013_17124745454_zps7e214f4e.jpg

    :love:
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    I have a long way to go, but I'm definitely getting less bulky.

    Worst photo ever, but my starting point:
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    Progress:
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    Back:
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  • kyleekay10
    kyleekay10 Posts: 1,812 Member
    I have a long way to go, but I'm definitely getting less bulky.

    Worst photo ever, but my starting point:
    largest_zps1d00acc2.jpg

    Progress:
    Novembercomparisonside_zps086a952c.jpg

    Back:
    Novemberbackcomparison_zps5411628c.jpg

    Wow, that's phenomenal progress!
  • AyeCorona
    AyeCorona Posts: 204 Member
    Bump for later.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    this is so inspirational I can't wait to be able to add my own photos soon
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    Okay...I am 10 weeks into the SL program. Current lifts are as follows

    Bench 95lbs
    Row 105lbs
    OHP 70lbs
    Squat 140lbs
    DL 180lbs

    I am 41(newly) I work a 40 hour week, am a mom, a wife and I eat between 1600-1800 a day (depends on how hungry I am)

    I am Soooooooooo supa bulky....in the first pic....:laugh:

    Pics are me before any exercise except walking, some Wii Dance and a 30 day squat challenage weight 178, Middle Pic is after 1 round of Jillian Michaels 30ds weight 175 (mind you I lost 9 inches) Last Pic is today after another round of JM and 10 weeks into SL weight 164.5 lbs...

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    Will be taking pics every 10 weeks looking forward to seeing more changes in me.

    edited for size
  • booyainyoface
    booyainyoface Posts: 409 Member
    maybe ill take some better pics if i ever get tan... but no bulk here, just a bit of fat :)
    DL:245 (no straps)
    SQT: 185
    Strict Press: 95
    Bench: 125
    Strict Pull-ups: 5 :)
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  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    maybe ill take some better pics if i ever get tan... but no bulk here, just a bit of fat :)
    DL:245
    SQT: 185
    Strict Press: 95
    Strict Pull-ups: 5 :)
    bb39d053-b70d-44e3-bfea-64eaa74595dd_zps5eab84c5.jpg

    Oh my. /fans self
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member

    DL:245 (no straps)
    SQT: 185
    Strict Press: 95
    Strict Pull-ups: 5 :)

    *bows down*
  • __freckles__
    __freckles__ Posts: 1,238 Member
    maybe ill take some better pics if i ever get tan... but no bulk here, just a bit of fat :)
    DL:245 (no straps)
    SQT: 185
    Strict Press: 95
    Strict Pull-ups: 5 :)
    bb39d053-b70d-44e3-bfea-64eaa74595dd_zps5eab84c5.jpg

    Ok, now I'm just straight jealous. :heart:

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