For women who lift weights

10-15lbs is not heavy, and the lady you talked to at the store was an idiot. go get the weights you want, and work your way up heavier.

I have just started to lift heavier weights going from 5lbs. to 10 lbs. then a little later will go up again. Since I'm just using my brother's 10-lb. dumbbells so I decided to go to a sporting good store to buy my own sets of 10 & 15 lb dumbbells. However when I went to a sporting good store, a woman sales clerk offered me some that suits for women which is 2-4 lb dumbbells & told me that its not advisable for a woman to lift that heavy like the way I do since it is bad for our uterus. In contrast, I have subscribed to many fitness articles online & all of them said that it is generally OK for women to lift heavy weights. So I just want to know your opinions about this. Is it generally safe for women to lift heavy weights?

The only time I've ever heard it's bad for your uterus if you lift over 10lb. is after giving birth, vaginally or c-section. Six week wait, a doctor's ok, and you're good to go. Unless you have some other injury, surgery or uterine complication, i'd ignore the saleswoman. You could joke with her, tell her that destroying your uterus is your form of birth control. Lol

Go look at the women in this group

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

I squat 185, dead lift 150, I'm 42, have had 5 kids and ...let me check...yep my uterus is still there. Holy heck!

The only way you will hurt your uterus is if you jam a weight into your pelvis...that would be painful:) But seriously, it is great that you are ready to lift heavier, and strength training isn't really strength training if it's not heavy enough to make you stronger. Enjoy your heavier weights!

Yes it's fine.If more women lifted they would see more progress! Lift like a man look like a goddess!

Love that saying!
I am going for goddess! I had four children, carried one to the tune of 9lbs 4oz INSIDE my uterus. Then carried them on my hip (between all 4) for the next 11 years. That woman needs to learn how to read or get a life. I started working out with weights a bit more seriously 4 weeks ago and upd the amount I lift last week. I have begun to really notice a difference in my tone all over. Lift away and 'go for goddess!'

LOL that is hilarious!

I squat 185 pounds, is my uterus going to come flying out? xD

Whoa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Girl! That almost hit me in the face! Watch where you point that thing next time!

LOL!

Wait so is this why everyone says very lean muscular women cant have kids? Its not low body fat, its that their uterus came flying out?

I can see how it would be detrimental to your uterus.... but I have no idea why you'd want to stick a dumbbell up in your girly bits.

You mean it doesn't help tone that area too? :laugh:

I thought I was really pushing it with the 15 lb dumbbells for my bench press today but ignored my womanly intuition. I stood up and picked up my 20 lb dumbbells and started in on my squats and BAM! SPLAT! Uterus on the floor. I should have listened to the sales lady.

She's an idiot. You should totally go back there once you have all your sexy muscles popping out everywhere and show her what real women look like when they lift. Ask her to wave, and say Hi Helen! Then turn around and stick out your fabulous tight *kitten*! She'll eat her words!

I can see how it would be detrimental to your uterus.... but I have no idea why you'd want to stick a dumbbell up in your girly bits.

You mean it doesn't help tone that area too? :laugh:

Maybe if you are doing Kegel exercises, I suppose the dumbbell would strengthen that area.

I have just started to lift heavier weights going from 5lbs. to 10 lbs. then a little later will go up again. Since I'm just using my brother's 10-lb. dumbbells so I decided to go to a sporting good store to buy my own sets of 10 & 15 lb dumbbells. However when I went to a sporting good store, a woman sales clerk offered me some that suits for women which is 2-4 lb dumbbells & told me that its not advisable for a woman to lift that heavy like the way I do since it is bad for our uterus. In contrast, I have subscribed to many fitness articles online & all of them said that it is generally OK for women to lift heavy weights. So I just want to know your opinions about this. Is it generally safe for women to lift heavy weights?

Did she try to sell you some HCG?

I believe thats an old stereotype, women arent suppose to lift heavy. I LOVE lifting weights and use an average weight of 15-20lb and heavier for my chest and back. There are so many health benefits for women who lift, it builds muscle which burns more calories and fat, it increases a womens metabolism, it allows your body to filter more blood which rids it of toxins and keeps your blood well oxygenated. It also increases bone density. I could go on and on about the benefits ha ha.

If weight lifting is done properly and you keep your body fueled with the right amount of protein and carbs, there is no reason not to lift. However, if done improperly of course there will be issues. And another thing to mention, the lady may have mentioned the uterus because if you over lift and dont give your body the breaks it needs in between work outs there is a possibility your period can stop coming....if that ever happens see your physician right away and talk with them.

That woman needs to be

sounds like the tracy anderson weight lifting advice “Only three pound weights. No woman should lift more than 3 pounds weights.”