Ladies How to start heavy lifting?

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  • juganaut
    juganaut Posts: 79 Member
    When I started my journey, my friend (a PT) told me to do my weight training before my cardio.
    I hated weight training but did a bit of research (bodybuilding.com) and started focusing on the machines at the gym.
    Leg press - row - lat pull downs - chest press. Occasionally I'd pick up free weights but my arms were a big spaghetti.

    Eventually, my muscles developed and i tried other things. Start small, be patient and consistent, and you'll get there. =)
  • Jewlz280
    Jewlz280 Posts: 547 Member
    I personally love Stronglifts. It's simple, fast, and FREE! All the info is online and easy. Especially that link that was posted in another comment about lifting for women on here. You can join the group! It really tells you all you need to know and then you can watch the vids on youtube. You also can do it alone or with a partner. I enjoy working out with my hubby. :bigsmile:
  • sarwatf
    sarwatf Posts: 60 Member
    Wonder if you guys can help ?I'm small ( c. 46kg), and not that young ( 41) so decided to build some muscle strength doing lifting. Issue is I went to a PT and effectively she said to do deadlifts / squats at 3x10 reps. I was under impression fewer reps and heavier weights was the way forward -- however given I am only able to deadlift 12kg / squat 10kg ( at those reps , although I find the barbell squat stance awkward so today just did extra deadlifts)-- is it advisable to slightly increase the higher rep weight first ( ie get somewhat stronger) before switching to lower reps /higher weights?
  • QueenOSpades
    QueenOSpades Posts: 171 Member
    Bump for reference.

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