Got any top tips for women lifting weights?

Why would you say never do exercises just for the triceps? Saying they'll get all the work they need from other lifts is like saying you shouldn't do abs because you use them every day. I do crazy tricep work because they are incredibly important in the bench using gear. When in doubt, do more triceps! For the average girl, okay maybe they aren't a big deal. But saying not to do them is
amateur!

No it is not at all the same. Yes, your core is involved and gets work from squats, etc. but triceps are directly involved in many lifts including bench press, overhead press, all row variations, chin-ups, etc. Hey, if you want to do them knock yourself out but it just a much a waste of time as arm curls. Leave isolation exercises to body builders and vain amateurs.

My trainer has me doing lots of tricep work, has really helped me reduce the "bat wings". As for not using machines- its like any tool- use them correctly with good form and challenging weight.

Losing your bats wings probably has more to do with fat loss. You would have developed the same or better triceps doing overhead presses, bench presses, barbell rows, etc.

Yes, machines are just another tool but unless you have a specific injury that requires one, they are an inferior tool. Outside of cable machines, most strength machines are inferior to the equivalent free weight or body weight exercise because they isolate the muscle worked on a linear path. The result is your supporting stabilizing muscles get little to no work. Your are almost always better off not using them. Keep in mind 90% of the strength machines are holders overs from the fitness trends of the 70s. To the uninitiated machines look less intimidating and safer. People tend to over trust technology over sweat and effort.

Why would you say never do exercises just for the triceps? Saying they'll get all the work they need from other lifts is like saying you shouldn't do abs because you use them every day. I do crazy tricep work because they are incredibly important in the bench using gear. When in doubt, do more triceps! For the average girl, okay maybe they aren't a big deal. But saying not to do them is
amateur!

No it is not at all the same. Yes, your core is involved and gets work from squats, etc. but triceps are directly involved in many lifts including bench press, overhead press, all row variations, chin-ups, etc. Hey, if you want to do them knock yourself out but it just a much a waste of time as arm curls. Leave isolation exercises to body builders and vain amateurs.

My trainer has me doing lots of tricep work, has really helped me reduce the "bat wings". As for not using machines- its like any tool- use them correctly with good form and challenging weight.

Losing your bats wings probably has more to do with fat loss. You would have developed the same or better triceps doing overhead presses, bench presses, barbell rows, etc.

Yes, machines are just another tool but unless you have a specific injury that requires one, they are an inferior tool. Outside of cable machines, most strength machines are inferior to the equivalent free weight or body weight exercise because they isolate the muscle worked on a linear path. The result is your supporting stabilizing muscles get little to no work. Your are almost always better off not using them. Keep in mind 90% of the strength machines are holders overs from the fitness trends of the 70s. To the uninitiated machines look less intimidating and safer. People tend to over trust technology over sweat and effort.

I wouldn't do triceps exercises either if I thought EVERY arm movement utilized them...heehee...

but triceps are directly involved in many lifts including bench press, overhead press, all row variations, chin-ups, etc

Your knowledge of human physiology is laughable.

If pumping your ego on internet forums gets your e-penis hard good for you but don't expect me to take you seriously.

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E-Penis

I am in training to become a Personal Trainer and was told that you need to do use each major muscle group the same amount of times. I.e. you do 3 abs exercises, you do 3 arms exercises, you do 3 upper back exercises, etc.

Im going on week 6 of Jamie Easons 12 week trainer on bodybuilding.com. It has been TOUGH, I mean really really TOUGH! Im lifting more weight than I ever have before, more reps then I ever have and guess what!!! I CAN SEE MY BODY CHANGING! Seriously! My arms are getting crazy definition, my legs and butt are toning up and getting beautiful lines, my stomach is shrinking. Its a TON of work, but it works--- and--- ITS FREE! There are a bunch of us in a group on here doing it if you search groups for it.

Hubby and I started this eight weeks ago as he wanted us to lift weights together and I wanted a "girly" workout. Yeah, right! It is awesome. Got my sister into now too and we are steady going. I LOVE IT!!! Am now able to do chin ups, dips with no assist and just my body weight. Haven't lost a lb, actually gained 5, but pants are loser so can't complain. Also switched from running to stair climber and noticed a huge difference in the supplement of this type of cardio.