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Advice to Start Lifting Heavy (for women)

Kelsaurr
Kelsaurr Posts: 1
edited February 15 in Fitness and Exercise
I've heard about all the benefits of lifting heavy. Now I want to do it.

My question: how do I start? What kind of exercises can I do? How many reps?

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  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    Read starting strength or google Stronglifts 5x5 would be my advice.
  • jlclabo
    jlclabo Posts: 588 Member
    Read starting strength or google Stronglifts 5x5 would be my advice.

    ^^ this... also New Rules on Lifting for Women.
  • MINIRunner
    MINIRunner Posts: 19 Member
    Read starting strength or google Stronglifts 5x5 would be my advice.

    ^^ this... also New Rules on Lifting for Women.

    Ditto all of that. And if you are really unsure, find a strength coach - someone with Olympic lifting certifications and get a few sessions with them. If you want to lift heavy, doing it properly is first and foremost!

    And most of all... ENJOY! The results will be amazing.
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