HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!
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springlering62 wrote: »OK, since we’re sharing, and I’m trying to get better about not recoiling from looking at my photos (personal phobia), these are my shoulder pics for this week
And my favorite. I got invited to try the monolift this week. This was just about the coolest thing ever. I am loving the competition bar. It’s so delicately balanced it feels light. I told my trainer I felt like a Wallenda. So she had me march in place with it, lol.
Look at all dem muscles poppin’!!! 😍11 -
Bump, because all of a sudden folks are asking about recomp and lifting. (It works!)12
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Gotta bump because, I just miss it being out there
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Cannot remember where I posted these, but this is me at 79 kg and 66 kg, I now weigh 63.5 kg and still lift heavy, not lost strength getting stronger (I am a masters strongwoman athlete)...I have visible abs now, will try add an up to date photo/progress pic and one of me lifting various heavy things...my calories are on the rise again up to 2100 per day (reverse dieting) and weight still dropping...I am 47 soon, am 5 foot 5....have been lifting heavy on and off for a long time. Strongwoman has been for the last 3 years....
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springlering62 wrote: »
I know. So nice. My favorite part of my body since lifting is my shoulders and back. I didn't realize my back looked so good until I was in a dressing room trying on some clothes at the store and looked into the mirrors (which showed every angle) and saw my back for the first time. Shock and awe - in a good way!
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Awesome work!2
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nexangelus wrote: »Cannot remember where I posted these, but this is me at 79 kg and 66 kg, I now weigh 63.5 kg and still lift heavy, not lost strength getting stronger (I am a masters strongwoman athlete)...I have visible abs now, will try add an up to date photo/progress pic and one of me lifting various heavy things...my calories are on the rise again up to 2100 per day (reverse dieting) and weight still dropping...I am 47 soon, am 5 foot 5....have been lifting heavy on and off for a long time. Strongwoman has been for the last 3 years....
That's kind of...wow! What sorcery is this?4 -
That's kind of...wow! What sorcery is this?
Thank you. It took 2 years, slow and steady fat loss. Recomp and hard graft in the gym and at home in the garage under heavy iron....building some more SUPAH bulk as we speak...training 3 - 6 days per week, run once or twice a week 1 - 2 miles, walk 4 - 6 miles daily. Was cycling 16 miles a day and will begin that again end of April. Consistency....
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I keep telling myself I prefer high calorie burn for now but my goodness, all of you overly bulky ladies are making me consider weightlifting... 9
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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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