30 Rule to Lift Like a Girl & Look Awesome

Rae6503
Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I don't completely agree with all points but still a good read.

http://www.niashanks.com/2012/07/30-rules-lift-like-a-girl-look-awesome/

It's long so I shall sum up:

1. Lift Heavy Stuff. Ladies, if you want to look awesome, then you must lift heavy.
2. If You’re Gonna do Conditioning, do Real Conditioning.
3. Stop Thinking about Fat Loss; Train for Performance.
4. Squat,
5. Deadlift.
6. Dominate your Bodyweight.
7. Be the Best You Possible.
9. Work That Booty.
10. Get Off the Scale.
11. Don’t Whine or Complain.
12. Don’t overdo the “Core” Work.
13. Enjoy the Journey.
14. Don’t Rely on Curls and Extensions for Sexy Arms.
15. Don’t be Afraid to get Strong.
16. Eat Food. Eat Real Food.
17. Eat Your Protein.
18. Embrace the Power of Rows.
19. Don’t be Afraid to Train Alone.
20. Some Days You won’t Feel like Training. Suck It up, Sister.
21. Adopt Eating Habits that Work for You.
22. Earn Your Isolation Exercises.
23. Don’t Overdo Cardio.
24. Set Motivating, Performance Oriented Goals.
25. If You Can’t get to the Gym, use Bodyweight Workouts
26. Challenge Yourself and see What You’re Capable of Doing.
27. Train around Your Injuries.
28. Realize that Success Leaves Clues.
29. Have the Right Plan of Attack.
30. Don’t Stop. Don’t. Ever. Stop.

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  • LabRat529
    LabRat529 Posts: 1,323 Member
    I STILL want one of those shirts :(

    I like the list. What parts don't you completely agree with? They all sound like good tips to me.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    I STILL want one of those shirts :(

    I like the list. What parts don't you completely agree with? They all sound like good tips to me.

    #2 I think low to moderate intensity cardio is just fine, maybe even better.
    #16 I don't think 90% of your food has to be "real". I'm okay with like 50%.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    Love this!
  • jamk1446
    jamk1446 Posts: 5,577 Member
    #16 I don't think 90% of your food has to be "real". I'm okay with like 50%.

    Ha! I knew this was the one you were going to say.

    #3 is the one I'm trying to get to sink in.
  • jolarocknrolla
    jolarocknrolla Posts: 236 Member
    Loving everything but #3 ... i'm thinking about that BF% dammit!!

    :)
  • porffor
    porffor Posts: 1,210 Member
    Love this! and the shirts too! :) Think this may just be a goal to get one.. but earn it truly first!
  • mcpherson4
    mcpherson4 Posts: 287 Member
    bump
  • jreese5226
    jreese5226 Posts: 328 Member
    Bump. This is awesome and I am going to print it and put it on my fridge!
  • chubby_checkers
    chubby_checkers Posts: 2,352 Member
    Loving everything but #3 ... i'm thinking about that BF% dammit!!

    :)

    Same here. The rest I can deal with.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I agree with most of it too, but some of it seems to apply to "if you're a competitive athlete" more than "if you're a normal person who just happens to enjoy kicking some *kitten* now and then."

    If I'm really not feeling a workout, I'm going to skip it. And I might skip the next day, too. I try to push myself, but sometimes... it's just not gonna happen and that's ok. If I'm sick or injured, I'm going to rest. If the weather is very disagreeable, I'm staying indoors. I'm not going to be that buffoon running in a sauna suit during a heatwave. I guess what I'm saying is... I'm confident in my ability to jump back into it when I'm mentally and physically able.

    If I was a professional athlete, trainer, model, etc... I'm sure I'd feel a bit differently. But so far, no one is paying me to do run or lift things, so until some sponsor wants to give me money for advertising space across my *kitten* or chest... I'm going to slack if I really want to slack. :laugh:
  • pammbroo
    pammbroo Posts: 550 Member
    Great list! Thanks for sharing!!
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    Loving everything but #3 ... i'm thinking about that BF% dammit!!

    :)

    Same here. The rest I can deal with.

    The reason they say that is because the most effective ways to change your body for the best put performance and functionality in training ahead of aesthetics. Most people are only concerned with looks and want to see improvement as quickly as they possibly can, so they end up going about it in a way that is . . well, sort of half-assed. Taking your time and putting functionality first will ensure that you will eventually meet your goals, but in a better way that translates to being a better person overall in the end.
  • blonde71
    blonde71 Posts: 955 Member
    I love everything Nia! And I have to get one of the shirts too.
  • DaBossLady24
    DaBossLady24 Posts: 556 Member
    keeping this for later... I definitely wanna earn one of those shirts too! :bigsmile:
  • jolarocknrolla
    jolarocknrolla Posts: 236 Member
    Loving everything but #3 ... i'm thinking about that BF% dammit!!

    :)

    Same here. The rest I can deal with.

    The reason they say that is because the most effective ways to change your body for the best put performance and functionality in training ahead of aesthetics. Most people are only concerned with looks and want to see improvement as quickly as they possibly can, so they end up going about it in a way that is . . well, sort of half-assed. Taking your time and putting functionality first will ensure that you will eventually meet your goals, but in a better way that translates to being a better person overall in the end.

    I get ya ... but i backed into lifting weights via the aesthetics route and rehabbing a lower back injury. That isn't my MAIN motivation anymore, but it's still a big part of my motivation and is likely to be for a while.

    Now that i've met my original weightloss goals (i'm actually right at the weight i set out to be, despite my ticker) i've had to find new "finish lines" to keep me motivated. My current goals are more BF% changes rather than weightLOSS goals which feels like a move in the right direction. My NSVs lately have mostly been aesthetic and i'll take it :)
  • Blaqheart
    Blaqheart Posts: 235
    I don't completely agree with all points but still a good read.

    http://www.niashanks.com/2012/07/30-rules-lift-like-a-girl-look-awesome/

    It's long so I shall sum up:

    1. Lift Heavy Stuff. Ladies, if you want to look awesome, then you must lift heavy.
    2. If You’re Gonna do Conditioning, do Real Conditioning.
    3. Stop Thinking about Fat Loss; Train for Performance.
    4. Squat,
    5. Deadlift.
    6. Dominate your Bodyweight.
    7. Be the Best You Possible.
    9. Work That Booty.
    10. Get Off the Scale.
    11. Don’t Whine or Complain.
    12. Don’t overdo the “Core” Work.
    13. Enjoy the Journey.
    14. Don’t Rely on Curls and Extensions for Sexy Arms.
    15. Don’t be Afraid to get Strong.
    16. Eat Food. Eat Real Food.
    17. Eat Your Protein.
    18. Embrace the Power of Rows.
    19. Don’t be Afraid to Train Alone.
    20. Some Days You won’t Feel like Training. Suck It up, Sister.
    21. Adopt Eating Habits that Work for You.
    22. Earn Your Isolation Exercises.
    23. Don’t Overdo Cardio.
    24. Set Motivating, Performance Oriented Goals.
    25. If You Can’t get to the Gym, use Bodyweight Workouts
    26. Challenge Yourself and see What You’re Capable of Doing.
    27. Train around Your Injuries.
    28. Realize that Success Leaves Clues.
    29. Have the Right Plan of Attack.
    30. Don’t Stop. Don’t. Ever. Stop.

    Sounds good, but one I don't agree with;
    27. Train around Your Injuries.

    If you're injured you should rest and heal the injury.

    If you're following correct form you shouldn't have injury. Learn the correct form then add the weight.
  • DixiedoesMFP
    DixiedoesMFP Posts: 935 Member
    Not perfect, but overall good advice when you don't know where to start or you're feeling discouraged.
  • vger11
    vger11 Posts: 248
    agree with most every item . . . esp, train around you injuries. so of those last way too long to rest forever.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member

    Sounds good, but one I don't agree with;
    27. Train around Your Injuries.

    If you're injured you should rest and heal the injury.

    If you're following correct form you shouldn't have injury. Learn the correct form then add the weight.

    I think what she means is that if you have a "bad shoulder" you should still lift. Be careful with the shoulder, but squat like a bad *kitten*.
  • jenluvsushi
    jenluvsushi Posts: 933 Member
    If I had enough room, I'd get this tattooed on my butt for daily reminders...luckily it has shrunk quite a bit, lol! Great post!
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