HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!
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Pipsqueak1965 wrote: »If you are dead lifting, use wrist straps (the ones that loop round your wrists and then wrap round the bar - I have to use those or my forearms/wrists/hands just give out.
I use those, but I wrap the straps around my wrists for extra support0 -
Pipsqueak1965 wrote: »If you are dead lifting, use wrist straps (the ones that loop round your wrists and then wrap round the bar - I have to use those or my forearms/wrists/hands just give out.
:huh:
Was this answering someone's specific question? Because I never wear wrist wraps and I can pull 375 pounds.2 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »Pipsqueak1965 wrote: »If you are dead lifting, use wrist straps (the ones that loop round your wrists and then wrap round the bar - I have to use those or my forearms/wrists/hands just give out.
:huh:
Was this answering someone's specific question? Because I never wear wrist wraps and I can pull 375 385.8 pounds.
Had to fix my post, since I PRed my deadlift Saturday
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I hit a normal BMI today! One year and two months, and 63 pounds later. From a size 16 to a size 6. Here's my PSA for weighing your food and lifting heavy. Oh and I'm a mom to five kids.
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Re: Women getting bulky from lifting heavy weights. I have seen a few world champion and world record level strength competitors who started getting beefy in their traps and deltoids (natural aka non-steroid users). If you cannot deadlift and squat more than 3x your bodyweight and bench press more than 2x your body weight, this isn't about you.
Among women that use steroids along with lifting heavy, that's a different story. Steroids produces changes in women's voice, hair, skin, Adam's apple and obviously, muscle bulk. It's a look that says to me, "I'm willing to kill my liver to win a competition." Don't do that.13 -
ttippie2000 wrote: »Re: Women getting bulky from lifting heavy weights. I have seen a few world champion and world record level strength competitors who started getting beefy in their traps and deltoids (natural aka non-steroid users). If you cannot deadlift and squat more than 3x your bodyweight and bench press more than 2x your body weight, this isn't about you.
Among women that use steroids along with lifting heavy, that's a different story. Steroids produces changes in women's voice, hair, skin, Adam's apple and obviously, muscle bulk. It's a look that says to me, "I'm willing to kill my liver to win a competition." Don't do that.
The whole goal of this thread is actually to illustrate that muscle does NOT equal bulk for women. Check out the original post for some great explanation/illustration!
Many women have been taught to fear muscle, and especially taught an irrational fear of lifting. That’s why there are miniature pink hand weights and why women’s magazine insist on the odd euphemism “tone” any time they mean “muscle”
Muscle is not the enemy and in fact, for most women, makes us appear much smaller and sleeker compared to similar weight with less muscle and more fat.
This thread and all these awesome heavy lifting ladies are here to debunk the myth!!20 -
ttippie2000 wrote: »Re: Women getting bulky from lifting heavy weights. I have seen a few world champion and world record level strength competitors who started getting beefy in their traps and deltoids (natural aka non-steroid users). If you cannot deadlift and squat more than 3x your bodyweight and bench press more than 2x your body weight, this isn't about you.
Among women that use steroids along with lifting heavy, that's a different story. Steroids produces changes in women's voice, hair, skin, Adam's apple and obviously, muscle bulk. It's a look that says to me, "I'm willing to kill my liver to win a competition." Don't do that.
The whole goal of this thread is actually to illustrate that muscle does NOT equal bulk for women. Check out the original post for some great explanation/illustration!
Many women have been taught to fear muscle, and especially taught an irrational fear of lifting. That’s why there are miniature pink hand weights and why women’s magazine insist on the odd euphemism “tone” any time they mean “muscle”
Muscle is not the enemy and in fact, for most women, makes us appear much smaller and sleeker compared to similar weight with less muscle and more fat.
This thread and all these awesome heavy lifting ladies are here to debunk the myth!!
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Not a lady, but I will add to what has already been stated: strong women are sexy! Heavy lifting does more than change your bodies....it changes your mindset! Strong bodies and strong minds....look out! VERY NICE, ladies. Keep on lifting heavy. Show the world the myth is exactly that - a freaking myth! Shoot....headed to the gym! The ladies are stronger than I am! LOL!10
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quiksylver296 wrote: »Speaking of veins, I caught my first one on camera this week! Left biceps.
This is all kinds of whoa! Awesome...yes, the veins are part of it, but I love it. Not lean enough yet to have many poking out, but the new ones that you can see below the surface, cos more oxygen, ha!
I am the same weight as the OP was in her before piccie and a size smaller (UK14, US10) than her, just as a comparison, I don't know how tall she was. I am 5 foot 5. I have been lifting heavy again for a year now. Nearly all of my prs have been exceeded. Just working to bump up the squat at the mo...sorry no pics, camera shy. I am in the same size clothes as women my height, that are 10 - 14lbs lighter than me. That'll be the "bulk" of lean mass/muscle : )
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Lifting has been giving me a much nicer butt!!! And, some of the cellulite from the back of my legs is disappearing probably from skin being pulled up higher from my ever nicer backside.9
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So, this isn't a traditional post in that I'm far from looking as hot as you girls up here so far! However, for all those girls who want to wait til after they lose weight to start "toning," you're wasting your time! It's never too early to start and keep the muscle you have.
My picture is my progress picture from my 6 months here on MFP (180 days) which is actually today! So far, I've lost just shy of 50 lbs. I started on strength machines in the gym then moved to doing StrongLifts 5x5 at home and really lifting heavy. Tell me which chick in the picture looked "bulky" and which one looks like she's on the right path
@jessicapk I can really see the difference especially in your calves and ankles! Hope you are still going strong0 -
Every once in a while my brain plays tricks with the progress I've made, and I need a reminder of how much strength training has helped me as I've lost weight. Now if it could only do something about my hair in this humidity.
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How heavy is heavy lifting? I’ve been training for 5 weeks but I can only lift small amounts. To give you a basic idea here are some examples:
Tricep dumbbell exercises: about 20 per arm
Smith machine squats: 75 at the most
Bicep curls with dumbbells: 15 per arm
Planks: 60 seconds
All lifting between 8 and 12 reps
You get the drift. Is this still going to be effective? I have an app that schedules for consistency of these target muscle groups with rest built in.
I also run or walk 3 miles a night and am at a calorie deficit of 1 lb per week.
I want to gain muscle but I am not ready for the heavy heavy stuff! But I want to get a body like yalls! Thoughts?
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I've been doing relatively "heavy" strength training - high enough weight that I can only do 5-8 reps at a time - for over 10 years now. As you can see, I'm not bulky at all. Lifting has made me stronger and faster in my other fitness activities (hiking, running, biking) and less prone to injury in general. It's amazing what strength training will do for your body. I highly recommend.
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CatherineLaurel wrote: »How heavy is heavy lifting? I’ve been training for 5 weeks but I can only lift small amounts. To give you a basic idea here are some examples:
Tricep dumbbell exercises: about 20 per arm
Smith machine squats: 75 at the most
Bicep curls with dumbbells: 15 per arm
Planks: 60 seconds
All lifting between 8 and 12 reps
You get the drift. Is this still going to be effective? I have an app that schedules for consistency of these target muscle groups with rest built in.
I also run or walk 3 miles a night and am at a calorie deficit of 1 lb per week.
I want to gain muscle but I am not ready for the heavy heavy stuff! But I want to get a body like yalls! Thoughts?
Heavy lifting is whatever is heavy to you. Once you can do 8-12 reps easily, add more weight.
And if you want "bodies like us'alls" you probably need a proven, progressive lifting program, not just some random exercises. Stronglifts 5X5 or StrongCurves are popular beginner programs.
Check out this thread...
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p18 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »CatherineLaurel wrote: »How heavy is heavy lifting? I’ve been training for 5 weeks but I can only lift small amounts. To give you a basic idea here are some examples:
Tricep dumbbell exercises: about 20 per arm
Smith machine squats: 75 at the most
Bicep curls with dumbbells: 15 per arm
Planks: 60 seconds
All lifting between 8 and 12 reps
You get the drift. Is this still going to be effective? I have an app that schedules for consistency of these target muscle groups with rest built in.
I also run or walk 3 miles a night and am at a calorie deficit of 1 lb per week.
I want to gain muscle but I am not ready for the heavy heavy stuff! But I want to get a body like yalls! Thoughts?
Heavy lifting is whatever is heavy to you. Once you can do 8-12 reps easily, add more weight.
And if you want "bodies like us'alls" you probably need a proven, progressive lifting program, not just some random exercises. Stronglifts 5X5 or StrongCurves are popular beginner programs.
Check out this thread...
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
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CatherineLaurel wrote: »How heavy is heavy lifting? I’ve been training for 5 weeks but I can only lift small amounts. To give you a basic idea here are some examples:
Tricep dumbbell exercises: about 20 per arm
Smith machine squats: 75 at the most
Bicep curls with dumbbells: 15 per arm
Planks: 60 seconds
All lifting between 8 and 12 reps
You get the drift. Is this still going to be effective? I have an app that schedules for consistency of these target muscle groups with rest built in.
I also run or walk 3 miles a night and am at a calorie deficit of 1 lb per week.
I want to gain muscle but I am not ready for the heavy heavy stuff! But I want to get a body like yalls! Thoughts?
Stop using the Smith Machine for squats. That's my only thought.6 -
Heavy lifting is whatever is heavy to you. Once you can do 8-12 reps easily, add more weight.
And if you want "bodies like us'alls" you probably need a proven, progressive lifting program, not just some random exercises. Stronglifts 5X5 or StrongCurves are popular beginner programs.
Check out this thread...
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
Thank you for your advice! My fitbod app does the trick on a prgroessive lifting program so I am not just doin g random exercises. Those were just a few examples. I’m glad I’m on the right track as far as getting to heavier weights on my own accord, gotta start somewhere!
Also, noted about the Smith Machine!
Great job, ladies!1 -
Pipsqueak1965 wrote: »If you are dead lifting, use wrist straps (the ones that loop round your wrists and then wrap round the bar - I have to use those or my forearms/wrists/hands just give out.
Same. My grip strength is pathetic and there is no way I'd be able to lift more than my body weight without wrist straps.0 -
Pipsqueak1965 wrote: »If you are dead lifting, use wrist straps (the ones that loop round your wrists and then wrap round the bar - I have to use those or my forearms/wrists/hands just give out.
Same. My grip strength is pathetic and there is no way I'd be able to lift more than my body weight without wrist straps.
I use wrist straps, I've also been advised that farmers lifts will help improve grip, but I've not started that yet2 -
It's kind of like tattoos: those with tattoos don't think anything of those who don't.
Whatever gets you the body you want, go for it.4 -
I'd love to see more pictures! You are all my inspiration
Someday I will be as cool and beautiful as y'all. 3 -
well I hope someday I will have enough visible results to be able to post a picture here lol3
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It's Flex Friday, ladies, let's see some flexin'!5
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I did an hour of back and shoulder training today, ran one mile, and walked 2 more. #FlexFriday
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Good start. Keep it up.0
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I did a set of 5 205 lb. deadlifts Saturday! That's the most I've EVER been able to do and I did 5! It was a proud moment in my life!18
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ETA:No idea how that ended up as two posts...7
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