Is that true?
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just no......that's wrong.....you will get strong and lean....I squatted 100lbs on the squat rack the other day.....first time at that weight....it was awesome.....my legs felt great.....go for it!!!!
I can't still do that but someday I hope ! Do you have like strength training schedule during a week?
Check out the good Starting strength, or new rules of lifting, or Google stronglifts 5x5, all are beginner programs.0 -
Lift. Lift heavy for low reps.
You're not going to "look like a man" unless you're supplementing with questionable substances. If anyone tells you that "you'll look like a man," it means that they don't want you looking better and/or getting stronger than them.0 -
be careful you're vagina might actually fall out- I carry mine in a colostomy bag because at this point it just falls out all the time from heavy lifting.
also women ask me out because of how manly I am!!!!
I would totally ask you out. We could get nachos with yogurt instead of sour cream.
OMG MARRY ME!!!!
maybe some fro-yo later <flexes muscles>Dammit, I thought I only needed to worry about that when I was running a marathon. You mean to tell me I need to worry about it at the gym, too?
yes- just invest in the converted colostomy bag- so much easier- than trying to clean it off and put it back in... although I'm not going to bullsht you- sex gets weird.0 -
be careful you're vagina might actually fall out- I carry mine in a colostomy bag because at this point it just falls out all the time from heavy lifting.
also women ask me out because of how manly I am!!!!
I would totally ask you out. We could get nachos with yogurt instead of sour cream.
OMG MARRY ME!!!!
maybe some fro-yo later <flexes muscles>
Hell no. I'm all about premium ice cream (breaks up).0 -
I do premium ice cream on none nacho days.
have to pick my battles to remain lean and lean for de ladieeeees0 -
just no......that's wrong.....you will get strong and lean....I squatted 100lbs on the squat rack the other day.....first time at that weight....it was awesome.....my legs felt great.....go for it!!!!
I can't still do that but someday I hope ! Do you have like strength training schedule during a week?
Check out the good Starting strength, or new rules of lifting, or Google stronglifts 5x5, all are beginner programs.
Thank you0 -
We're also not supposed to use men's office supplies because they, too, are far too heavy for us. Our fingers might get muscular.
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I do premium ice cream on none nacho days.
have to pick my battles to remain lean and lean for de ladieeeees
Sigh. I wouldn't be 2000 calories over goal for the week if I were that rational. Perhaps having your vj drop out helps mitigate its negative influence on brain cells?0 -
Absent a medical condition or abnormal hormonal balance, a woman will not "look like a man" from lifting heavy.
I squat 200 and DL 210. Check my profile pic- so not manly.
As for where to start, there are programs out there that can help- strong lifts, 5/3/1, and that book New Rules of Lifting for Women. If you are looking for a strong derrier, there is also a great book called Strong curves. I do 5/3/1/ and a variation of Strong Curves.
To figure out how *much* weight to lift, you basically want to start light enough that you can focus on good form. Once you have good form down, you might want to try to figure out what your one rep max is ("ORM"). The way to figure this out is a mathematical equation based on the weight you do and the reps you do. (go to http://www.strstd.com/ for that). That http://www.strstd.com/ website will also tell you what's "beginner" and "advanced" ORM's for a woman of your body weight. It's an excellent tool.
Once you know your ORM's, you want to do less than that for your work outs. How much weight and how many reps you want to do can be based on the program you do. The http://www.strstd.com/ website will give you a 5/3/1 program based on what data you put in. That's why I gave that website, it is the program I follow. But let's say you want to do a different program, and you know you ORM for the lift you want to do based on calculations, but you don't know how much weight and reps to do.
Generally, I think you want to do something around 80% of ORM for sets of 3-5 as your work set (and others here can correct me if I'm wrong). This builds strength (not so much mass).
You can do sets of 10 of 50% of your ORM- this actually can increase mass and strength (I think).
Also, for strenght training, you gotta eat enough protein to rebuild the muscle, and also take rest days and one week a month do a deload (working out with just lighter weights) to allow your body to repair nerve damage.
Three years of lifting, and that's pretty much all i got for ya.0 -
Absent a medical condition or abnormal hormonal balance, a woman will not "look like a man" from lifting heavy.
I squat 200 and DL 210. Check my profile pic- so not manly.
As for where to start, there are programs out there that can help- strong lifts, 5/3/1, and that book New Rules of Lifting for Women. If you are looking for a strong derrier, there is also a great book called Strong curves. I do 5/3/1/ and a variation of Strong Curves.
To figure out how *much* weight to lift, you basically want to start light enough that you can focus on good form. Once you have good form down, you might want to try to figure out what your one rep max is ("ORM"). The way to figure this out is a mathematical equation based on the weight you do and the reps you do. (go to http://www.strstd.com/ for that). That http://www.strstd.com/ website will also tell you what's "beginner" and "advanced" ORM's for a woman of your body weight. It's an excellent tool.
Once you know your ORM's, you want to do less than that for your work outs. How much weight and how many reps you want to do can be based on the program you do. The http://www.strstd.com/ website will give you a 5/3/1 program based on what data you put in. That's why I gave that website, it is the program I follow. But let's say you want to do a different program, and you know you ORM for the lift you want to do based on calculations, but you don't know how much weight and reps to do.
Generally, I think you want to do something around 80% of ORM for sets of 3-5 as your work set (and others here can correct me if I'm wrong). This builds strength (not so much mass).
You can do sets of 10 of 50% of your ORM- this actually can increase mass and strength (I think).
Also, for strenght training, you gotta eat enough protein to rebuild the muscle, and also take rest days and one week a month do a deload (working out with just lighter weights) to allow your body to repair nerve damage.
Three years of lifting, and that's pretty much all i got for ya.
One of these days, I'll be able to post something as inspiring and informative as this.0 -
That is not true! I lift up to 1.5 times my body weight. Being fit is not masculine.0
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Absent a medical condition or abnormal hormonal balance, a woman will not "look like a man" from lifting heavy.
I squat 200 and DL 210. Check my profile pic- so not manly.
As for where to start, there are programs out there that can help- strong lifts, 5/3/1, and that book New Rules of Lifting for Women. If you are looking for a strong derrier, there is also a great book called Strong curves. I do 5/3/1/ and a variation of Strong Curves.
To figure out how *much* weight to lift, you basically want to start light enough that you can focus on good form. Once you have good form down, you might want to try to figure out what your one rep max is ("ORM"). The way to figure this out is a mathematical equation based on the weight you do and the reps you do. (go to http://www.strstd.com/ for that). That http://www.strstd.com/ website will also tell you what's "beginner" and "advanced" ORM's for a woman of your body weight. It's an excellent tool.
Once you know your ORM's, you want to do less than that for your work outs. How much weight and how many reps you want to do can be based on the program you do. The http://www.strstd.com/ website will give you a 5/3/1 program based on what data you put in. That's why I gave that website, it is the program I follow. But let's say you want to do a different program, and you know you ORM for the lift you want to do based on calculations, but you don't know how much weight and reps to do.
Generally, I think you want to do something around 80% of ORM for sets of 3-5 as your work set (and others here can correct me if I'm wrong). This builds strength (not so much mass).
You can do sets of 10 of 50% of your ORM- this actually can increase mass and strength (I think).
Also, for strenght training, you gotta eat enough protein to rebuild the muscle, and also take rest days and one week a month do a deload (working out with just lighter weights) to allow your body to repair nerve damage.
Three years of lifting, and that's pretty much all i got for ya.
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You need testosterone to build muscle. As a woman you have about a tenth of the testosterone men have. People use anabolic steroids because they have similar effects to testosterone.
Have a look at this: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
And if you want to go even more in depth then I can highly recommend New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women. When I read your OP I was tempted to be a bit cheeky, but women's media programmes us to believe that 'weight loss' is the only way to go, so I am sympathetic to your confusion. If you'd like to know about my own experience or have any questions then please feel free to FR or DM me. Otherwise, good luck in your endeavours!0 -
I squat 125 and deadlift 175. What do you think?0
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just no......that's wrong.....you will get strong and lean....I squatted 100lbs on the squat rack the other day.....first time at that weight....it was awesome.....my legs felt great.....go for it!!!!
I can't still do that but someday I hope ! Do you have like strength training schedule during a week?
Check out the good Starting strength, or new rules of lifting, or Google stronglifts 5x5, all are beginner programs.
Thank you
This is an awesome resource.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary0 -
I think you're good.
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You will be fine if you lift 30+LBs. The result of your lift progressively heavier weight: increased strength and you will look thinner than (due to more muscle than fat) you have been. I have been lifting weights and when I tell people how much I weigh they say "that's impossible". I am more dense but I look smaller. I wish I had started lifting weights years ago. Hugs,0
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The fact that women believe this stuff baffles me. How much do children or groceries weigh? I imagine you pick up things heavier than 30lbs more frequently than you would think and you don't see a bunch of women running around who accidentally turned into bodybuilders from raising children and hauling bags of groceries around.
ETA: Sorry for the very stereotypical representation of the female role. I'm sure no man has ever turned into a bodybuilder from hauling around groceries or children either. Please don't yell at me.0 -
Absent a medical condition or abnormal hormonal balance, a woman will not "look like a man" from lifting heavy.
I squat 200 and DL 210. Check my profile pic- so not manly.
As for where to start, there are programs out there that can help- strong lifts, 5/3/1, and that book New Rules of Lifting for Women. If you are looking for a strong derrier, there is also a great book called Strong curves. I do 5/3/1/ and a variation of Strong Curves.
To figure out how *much* weight to lift, you basically want to start light enough that you can focus on good form. Once you have good form down, you might want to try to figure out what your one rep max is ("ORM"). The way to figure this out is a mathematical equation based on the weight you do and the reps you do. (go to http://www.strstd.com/ for that). That http://www.strstd.com/ website will also tell you what's "beginner" and "advanced" ORM's for a woman of your body weight. It's an excellent tool.
Once you know your ORM's, you want to do less than that for your work outs. How much weight and how many reps you want to do can be based on the program you do. The http://www.strstd.com/ website will give you a 5/3/1 program based on what data you put in. That's why I gave that website, it is the program I follow. But let's say you want to do a different program, and you know you ORM for the lift you want to do based on calculations, but you don't know how much weight and reps to do.
Generally, I think you want to do something around 80% of ORM for sets of 3-5 as your work set (and others here can correct me if I'm wrong). This builds strength (not so much mass).
You can do sets of 10 of 50% of your ORM- this actually can increase mass and strength (I think).
Also, for strenght training, you gotta eat enough protein to rebuild the muscle, and also take rest days and one week a month do a deload (working out with just lighter weights) to allow your body to repair nerve damage.
Three years of lifting, and that's pretty much all i got for ya.
ThAnk you so much that will help me a lot. I printed your post ????. I will definitely look for this book! Thanks again0 -
The fact that women believe this stuff baffles me. How much do children or groceries weigh? I imagine you pick up things heavier than 30lbs more frequently than you would think and you don't see a bunch of women running around who accidentally turned into bodybuilders from raising children and hauling bags of groceries around.
ETA: Sorry for the very stereotypical representation of the female role. I'm sure no man has ever turned into a bodybuilder from hauling around groceries or children either. Please don't yell at me.
I think you're totally right. I was a stay home mom for seven years and I didn't build any muscles but I build my weight to 321lbs lol no more of that!????0 -
You will not get bulky, especially at a calorie deficit.
I squat 120#
I deadlift #145
I snatch 65#
I clean 90# (or close to it, been a while since I 1rm this one).
I clean and jerk 65#0 -
yeah I apolgoize for being a big snarky- it wasn't direct specifically at you- just in the fact that this myth still persists is kind of annoying and frustrating and just does absolutely NO ONE any good.
You'll be fine.
You can even go out of your way to bulk at some point and you still don't get huge.
As a woman- building muscle is unfortunately- laughably hard.
You can get stronger and more fit- but building appreicable muscle is really REALLY hard.
Secondly- you are a woman. not a man- so even with muscles- you still look like... a woman.
The only time that line gets blurred is with testosterone and anything involving hormones and a needle. You may get more defined than some people prefer their women- but unless you go out of your way to LOOK and dress like a man- you won't look like one.
Strong lifts
starting strength
new rules of lifting
strong curves
great options for beginners.
do absolutely not worry about how much you can lift- starting with a broom stick in your house is totally fine to learn form.
Then when you get to a gym- an olyimpic bar weighs 45 pounds.
If for some reason you still feel this is too much- you can do the weights with dumbbells.
Also- some gyms have those weighted bars- those can be substituted as an intrim- they are a poor substitute- but they can be subsituted.
Also- none of these programs are designed to be run with a Smith Machine- it's also not exactly an ideal substitute. (I only use it use it for modified push ups or reverse rows.
For record- the picture in my profile is recent- within the last month or so- and my numbers are
bench 180
squat 215
deadlift 305
you're fine... trust me-
go forth
lift
be fabulous.0 -
My workout today...Squat 2x5 45#, 1x5 55#, 1x3 80#, 1x2 110#, 5x5 140#, OHP 3x5 45#, 1x3 45#, 1x2 55#, 1x4 60#, 4x5 55#, Deadlift 2x5 70#, 1x3 105#, 1x2 150#, 1x5 180#
Nope. Not a man. Don't look like one. Not bulking like one. 'Cause calorie deficit. It's really hard for women to bulk up without that being their goal and going for it.0 -
The fact that women believe this stuff baffles me. How much do children or groceries weigh? I imagine you pick up things heavier than 30lbs more frequently than you would think and you don't see a bunch of women running around who accidentally turned into bodybuilders from raising children and hauling bags of groceries around.
ETA: Sorry for the very stereotypical representation of the female role. I'm sure no man has ever turned into a bodybuilder from hauling around groceries or children either. Please don't yell at me.
I think you're totally right. I was a stay home mom for seven years and I didn't build any muscles but I build my weight to 321lbs lol no more of that!????
You are going to be awesome! Your kids are going to be amazed at what you will be able to do.0 -
It's really hard for women to bulk up with that being their goal and going for it.
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It's really hard for women to bulk up with that being their goal and going for it.
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true that!!!0 -
No, that's not true. That's just what THEY want you to think. Mostly so that when you don't get results you will go out desperately in search of diet pills, body wraps, and expensive shakes you have to add 20 more ingredients to just to choke it down.
I totally need to see results because if I don't I lose my motivation. I take only one pill (B4) once a day
this? http://www.gnc.com/BPI-B4/product.jsp?productId=173366360 -
haha. Wow. When I do Hip's on their own I am at 150lbs.0
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No, that's not true. That's just what THEY want you to think. Mostly so that when you don't get results you will go out desperately in search of diet pills, body wraps, and expensive shakes you have to add 20 more ingredients to just to choke it down.
I totally need to see results because if I don't I lose my motivation. I take only one pill (B4) once a day
this? http://www.gnc.com/BPI-B4/product.jsp?productId=17336636
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