HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!
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Yep, supah bulky!
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DancingMoosie wrote: »
Yep, supah bulky!
Look at those veins popping!
ETA: and that slim waist! Because really, that deserves an ETA. 😉5 -
Ladies I’m just starting my heavy lifting journey, under the eye of a trainer I can squat 40-50kg, deadlift up to 60kg, row 25. Is this heavy enough? Do I just lift 2-3 times per week and stick to my calories?1
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JessiBelleW wrote: »Ladies I’m just starting my heavy lifting journey, under the eye of a trainer I can squat 40-50kg, deadlift up to 60kg, row 25. Is this heavy enough? Do I just lift 2-3 times per week and stick to my calories?
You do what is heavy for you, challenging to your body and strength. As long as there is progressive overload (more reps, more weight, higher intensity, etc) over time, you will get stronger and build some lean mass....if you are still cutting (in a caloric deficit) make sure your protein macro is around 1 g per lb bodyweight....I lifted all through my fat loss. If energy becomes a problem, time higher carb meals around training time....
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HealthyBodySickMind wrote: »After 3 months of lifting:
After 7 months of lifting:
After 8 months of lifting:
Up to 10 months of lifting, now lifting at intermediate or advanced weights for my size.... Will someone please tell me when this "bulkiness" is going to hit me?
In all seriousness, I actually did add inches with the lifting, to my butt and my thighs. That is only because I was also eating at a surplus and started lifting when I was technically underweight. My husband, who was worried about me getting bulky from the lifting, can't seem to keep his hands off my brand new "bulk".
Wow, amazing progress. So inspiring..7 -
Such an inspiring thread.. Great job..2
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hahaha love it. i'm staring at the photo & all the numbers going, where is this bulk???? before i scrolled further.
looking awesome!2 -
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Starting.. Soon!2
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This thread has always been a HUGE inspiration to me and I have always wanted to be able to post here. I have started heavy lifting before, but this is the first time I've stuck with it long enough to see significant results. I know my results aren't nearly as dramatic as some, but I'm very happy so far! I am 5'1" and started counting calories, lifting, and walking on 1/1/21. I am following Stronglifts 5x5 and using a home gym that my husband and I built. My starting weight was 213.6 and my current weight is 187. I would like to get down to 130 and then I'll reevaluate, but I'd much rather be strong and healthy than skinny! Here are some progress photos so far:
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Because I just learnt how to create a gif…….
It’s like a license to kill. I’ll probably be peppering the boards with gifs til I get over my bad self lol.55 -
I definitely appreciate any lifting gifs!3
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springlering62 wrote: »Because I just learnt how to create a gif…….
It’s like a license to kill. I’ll probably be peppering the boards with gifs til I get over my bad self lol.
Fabulous. Keep them coming! Might you also post a gif-tutorial for those of us who are technologically challegend?1 -
You need an app for that...0
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Yes, I just started working with a trainer it's been amazing3
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Hello all!
I started lifting back in 2012, switch to CrossFit in 2015 and then in 2017 just stopped. I’m back to good ol lifting after a hiatus! No more CrossFit here tho.
Feel free to add me!2 -
idontcarroll wrote: »Hello all!
I started lifting back in 2012, switch to CrossFit in 2015 and then in 2017 just stopped. I’m back to good ol lifting after a hiatus! No more CrossFit here tho.
Feel free to add me!
Was there something about Crossfit that disagreed with you, are caused injury, etc.???1 -
LOL I'm already bulky from fat, at least if one really DID get bulky from lifting it would be muscle instead! Nice job dude, you look awesome!2
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idontcarroll wrote: »Hello all!
I started lifting back in 2012, switch to CrossFit in 2015 and then in 2017 just stopped. I’m back to good ol lifting after a hiatus! No more CrossFit here tho.
Feel free to add me!
Was there something about Crossfit that disagreed with you, are caused injury, etc.???
Yes, I messed up my shoulder. CrossFit works for some and works against others. It was very rough in my joints so I stay away from it.
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springlering62 wrote: »Because I just learnt how to create a gif…….
It’s like a license to kill. I’ll probably be peppering the boards with gifs til I get over my bad self lol.
Fabulous. Keep them coming! Might you also post a gif-tutorial for those of us who are technologically challegend?
If you have an iPhone or iPad, you don’t need a new app. There’s a free GIF maker included in the “shortcuts” app the phone and iPad come preloaded with. The quality is grainy, but I’m not spending $50 bucks on a better one, lol.3 -
YEEESSSSSS!!!! That's what I'm talking about!!!! Doin it!!!! ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽2
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Welp! After browsing through this thread (I admit I did not read every post on all 132 pages of it, but I went through quite a bit!) I requested The New Rules of Lifting for Women from the library and will try it out! I was leaning toward learning how to lift, but also putting it off until I lost another 10-20 pounds. But if I can start now...well, why not?10
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I might actually finally sorta kind of maybe be semi-fit to attempt to contribute to this thread:
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I've been lifting on and off for years (breaks for injuries, and just life), and I've gotten so bulky.
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nitalieben wrote: »I might actually finally sorta kind of maybe be semi-fit to attempt to contribute to this thread:
**** yeah!!!!TealTrinket wrote: »I've been lifting on and off for years (breaks for injuries, and just life), and I've gotten so bulky.
I am loving the side plank selfie!5 -
nitalieben wrote: »I might actually finally sorta kind of maybe be semi-fit to attempt to contribute to this thread:
you look fantastic1 -
I am loving the side plank selfie!
I was trying to show off to a friend and the picture actually came out pretty good so I saved it. 😂6 -
HALP! LOL
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Working on my bulky...27 -
Can't believe it's been 9 years since you posted this, Leah. You're still awesome.4
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