Females only - lifting/weight training results?
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I played high school football and lifted almost everyday. I was amazed by the results. I love lifting, but don't really have anyone to do it with. I have a free session with a trainer today who is a power lifter and was already excited, but these photos have me even more motivated.
I've been scared/unmotivated/intimidated of lifting on my own. I need to get a routine together and knock this out. I can't wait to lift again.3 -
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All of these have inspired me to begin lifting. I'd like to start the Stronglifts 5x5 program at home. My husband will be starting it with me. We've decided to buy the equipment and work out in the garage. The equipment will be our Valentine's gift to each other.
For those that have done the Stronglifts 5x5 program, Do we only need a bench, adjustable rack, bar and weights?12 -
All of these have inspired me to begin lifting. I'd like to start the Stronglifts 5x5 program at home. My husband will be starting it with me. We've decided to buy the equipment and work out in the garage. The equipment will be our Valentine's gift to each other.
For those that have done the Stronglifts 5x5 program, Do we only need a bench, adjustable rack, bar and weights?
Well, yes.1 -
All of these have inspired me to begin lifting. I'd like to start the Stronglifts 5x5 program at home. My husband will be starting it with me. We've decided to buy the equipment and work out in the garage. The equipment will be our Valentine's gift to each other.
For those that have done the Stronglifts 5x5 program, Do we only need a bench, adjustable rack, bar and weights?
Well, yes.
Thanks. I just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything else we need. I was mostly concerned about the rack. The one on the SL website has 4 posts and the one I'm looking at has 2 adjustable posts.0 -
I do Stronglifts. I got an olympic set of barbells for $200, and an inexpensive squat rack .
The only recommendation I would make is to get a squat rack with a safety bar (safety arms?)
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For ladies doing 5x5, Mehdi also suggests a fractional weight set so when you're doing OH Press and Chest Presses down the road you can add a pound or fraction of a pound since we don't have the same upper body strength as the guys. I got a set but so far if I fail I just do the same weight the next week and I've generally been able to finish it that week.5
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Kittyfeliz wrote: »For ladies doing 5x5, Mehdi also suggests a fractional weight set so when you're doing OH Press and Chest Presses down the road you can add a pound or fraction of a pound since we don't have the same upper body strength as the guys. I got a set but so far if I fail I just do the same weight the next week and I've generally been able to finish it that week.
This. I have gotten SO MUCH use out of my fractional plates.2 -
All of these have inspired me to begin lifting. I'd like to start the Stronglifts 5x5 program at home. My husband will be starting it with me. We've decided to buy the equipment and work out in the garage. The equipment will be our Valentine's gift to each other.
For those that have done the Stronglifts 5x5 program, Do we only need a bench, adjustable rack, bar and weights?
Well, yes.
Thanks. I just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything else we need. I was mostly concerned about the rack. The one on the SL website has 4 posts and the one I'm looking at has 2 adjustable posts.
You're going to want one that has safeties if you're lifting at home, or have your hubby spot you, or learn how to fail squats.
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mom23mangos wrote: »Results of 4 months lifting while on a slight deficit.
I can't remember if I was deficiting calories while I was doing cardio-/lifting. I know i read up/thought that if I ate too little my body would "eat" my muscle. .and I couldn't add much protein striving to deficit. I plateaued. I did have an increase in muscle, just was not feeling I was losing fat. Measuring told me I was doing well though the scale did not move. I got off track, and I finally am back to deficiting calories and just walking. After all these pics I'm re-inspired to lift now rather than wait until I shed more weight. Losing the muscle I'd gained has felt..bad. and my stomach looks so squishy again. Now i need to take current pics for progress!13 -
Bumping. Hoping to post here some day.5
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jessiefrancine wrote: »Kittyfeliz wrote: »For ladies doing 5x5, Mehdi also suggests a fractional weight set so when you're doing OH Press and Chest Presses down the road you can add a pound or fraction of a pound since we don't have the same upper body strength as the guys. I got a set but so far if I fail I just do the same weight the next week and I've generally been able to finish it that week.
This. I have gotten SO MUCH use out of my fractional plates.
I was thinking of buying 1.25lb ones, or maybe lower?
Also bumping in hopes of seeing more inspiring photos!0 -
Hi everyone. My name is Angie. I'm 50 and a stroke survivor. I started lifting in the rehab hospital, and got hooked.
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This was Jan 2016-March. I had to stop bulking and cut for a wedding I was in. Haven't had a chance to bulk since. Cruise last winter, parents anniversary party a few weeks ago, surgery Tuesday to remove a thyroid, cutting through summer then I'll be bulking like hell this coming up winter.19 -
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Also I only work out at home!8
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Wow - lots of inspiration on this board! Will add to follow I started lifting in December because I've always been small and wanted to be strong! I think it has made a big difference on my arms/legs (will have to find some appropriate before pics at some point to be able to compare). I'm just finishing NROLFW stage 1, onto stage 2. I just do it at home, with dumbbells and a barbell! Keep up the fantastic work, ladies!9
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