womens concerns about weight training

pammiejoe6 · 01-21-2006, 04:21 PM

Many women are convinced that if we lift "like a guy", we will suddenly bulk up and start looking like the incredible HULK......

I try to get the word out that lifting heavy will not make you bulky as a woman, but no one seems to hear me! They are all mostly willing to tell me i am back asswards and that i do not know what i am talking about!!

Think about it, ladies. Some of the GUYS on this site have been lifting for YEARS....and HEAVY....and they still don`t look like the HULK. Putting on that kind of muscle mass is really hard and requires a lot more testosterone than any woman is ever gonna have in her body (without "help").

check out THIS ARTICLE ....it makes a few grest points even though it DOES use those hated words TONED...hahahahhaa

heres a few more interesting articles to read...

HERE

and HERE

now get to the gym and LIFT HEAVY GIRLS!!

**Grunt76** · 01-21-2006, 04:31 PM

That's great advice and I so totally agree. Nothing prettier than a woman who has been lifting some serious weights. But on a bodybuilding forum, this is preaching to the converted. Now if you were to form a commando with a few other lifting women and post that on all the "get thin" and "eat nothing" boards, then it actually could have some effect...

**Peaked_18** · 01-21-2006, 04:37 PM

People never realize how much thought some people put into lifting. If they saw Supertraining, they'd be like...WTF! But, lifting like Pammie won't make you a Ronnie Coleman.

pammiejoe6 · 01-21-2006, 05:57 PM

LOL peaked...thanks!

well i dunno if this is only a bodybuilding site grunt....i feel more like we are here to help ANYONE who pops in and not just assume they are all already into bodybuilding....thats why i posted this thread in here....seems like more women worry about getting huge by lifting heavy than you would think, even those that already lift weights at the gym!!

pammiejoe6 · 01-21-2006, 06:23 PM

heres another interesting thread on this issue from another forum

Pj-Macx · 01-21-2006, 09:25 PM

I totally agree Pammie.. we are here to help anyone.. and just because they come on this board does not mean they know about lifting weights.. or diet or anything else and to assume they do.. is doing a disservice to our members..

Having this kind of information up and ready when someone does come on line.. looking for advice.. always helps.. especially if they dont really like asking alot of questions.. the info is there.. all they need to do is read... and if they feel comfortable enough after reading a bit.. they will start asking questions.. and the help continues..

Great Read Pammie!!!!

pammiejoe6 · 01-22-2006, 01:14 AM

Thanks PJ...I aim to please!

**skelooth** · 01-22-2006, 02:54 AM

Whenever girls tell me they are scared to get bulky from lifting, I have a two step approach and it works every time.

First I give them the speech about testosterone and how they don't have the hormones NECESSARY to even get bulky.

If that doesn't work, I show them a picture of a Kendra Elias and they suddenly can not wait to hit the weight room. No joke :

Great topic Pammie, I agree entirely and I wish more women would realize it!

dnyc99 · 01-22-2006, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pammiejoe6

heres another interesting thread on this issue from another forum

Awesome link Pammie. :winkthumb

I always check out Built's pics for motivation/inspiration...she's my mentor.

~D~

pammiejoe6 · 01-22-2006, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnyc99

Awesome link Pammie. :winkthumb

I always check out Built's pics for motivation/inspiration...she's my mentor.

~D~

LOL yup...shes a true iron goddess fo sho! and VERY helpful!

manders · 01-22-2006, 05:15 AM

hey pammie thanks for that im just starting out really and im trying to get where i need to. So it helped me thanks

Pj-Macx · 01-22-2006, 11:45 AM

Great to see you posting in here Manders!!!

pammiejoe6 · 01-22-2006, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by manders

hey pammie thanks for that im just starting out really and im trying to get where i need to. So it helped me thanks

you got it sweetums! glad i could help!

Built · 01-25-2006, 08:17 PM

Hi Pammie! And D - just realized you were here, too!

My ears were burning, so I thought I'd drop by ... :blush:

pammiejoe6 · 01-25-2006, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Built

Hi Pammie!

My ears were burning, so I thought I'd drop by ... :blush:

LOL you deserve all our appreciation and MORE!! awesome to see you posted in here built!!!

dnyc99 · 01-25-2006, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Built

Hi Pammie!

My ears were burning, so I thought I'd drop by ... :blush:

Built!!!

:winkthumb

:line:

I knew those sexy abs from a mile away!! :yes:

pammiejoe6 · 01-25-2006, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnyc99

Built!!!

:winkthumb

:line:

I knew those sexy abs from a mile away!! :yes:

heheheh YUP....:rave: :lupie: :line: :clap: :welcome: :fun:

01-21-2006, 04:21 PM	#1
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,175 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	womens concerns about weight training Many women are convinced that if we lift "like a guy", we will suddenly bulk up and start looking like the incredible HULK...... I try to get the word out that lifting heavy will not make you bulky as a woman, but no one seems to hear me! They are all mostly willing to tell me i am back asswards and that i do not know what i am talking about!! Think about it, ladies. Some of the GUYS on this site have been lifting for YEARS....and HEAVY....and they still don`t look like the HULK. Putting on that kind of muscle mass is really hard and requires a lot more testosterone than any woman is ever gonna have in her body (without "help"). check out THIS ARTICLE ....it makes a few grest points even though it DOES use those hated words TONED...hahahahhaa heres a few more interesting articles to read... HERE and HERE now get to the gym and LIFT HEAVY GIRLS!!

01-21-2006, 09:25 PM	#6
Pj-Macx Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: 632 HP SS Posts: 3,337 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 68	I totally agree Pammie.. we are here to help anyone.. and just because they come on this board does not mean they know about lifting weights.. or diet or anything else and to assume they do.. is doing a disservice to our members.. Having this kind of information up and ready when someone does come on line.. looking for advice.. always helps.. especially if they dont really like asking alot of questions.. the info is there.. all they need to do is read... and if they feel comfortable enough after reading a bit.. they will start asking questions.. and the help continues.. Great Read Pammie!!!! __________________ Co-Owner @ BodyBuildingXtreme 2002 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro SS "The Blue Ghost" # 10354 -=LME LSX 454ci built for N20=-

01-22-2006, 02:54 AM	#8
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	Whenever girls tell me they are scared to get bulky from lifting, I have a two step approach and it works every time. First I give them the speech about testosterone and how they don't have the hormones NECESSARY to even get bulky. If that doesn't work, I show them a picture of a Kendra Elias and they suddenly can not wait to hit the weight room. No joke : Great topic Pammie, I agree entirely and I wish more women would realize it! __________________ R I P

01-22-2006, 11:45 AM	#12
Pj-Macx Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: 632 HP SS Posts: 3,337 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 68	Great to see you posting in here Manders!!! __________________ Co-Owner @ BodyBuildingXtreme 2002 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro SS "The Blue Ghost" # 10354 -=LME LSX 454ci built for N20=-

01-21-2006, 04:37 PM	#3
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	People never realize how much thought some people put into lifting. If they saw Supertraining, they'd be like...WTF! But, lifting like Pammie won't make you a Ronnie Coleman.

01-21-2006, 05:57 PM	#4
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,175 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	LOL peaked...thanks! well i dunno if this is only a bodybuilding site grunt....i feel more like we are here to help ANYONE who pops in and not just assume they are all already into bodybuilding....thats why i posted this thread in here....seems like more women worry about getting huge by lifting heavy than you would think, even those that already lift weights at the gym!!

01-21-2006, 06:23 PM	#5
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,175 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	heres another interesting thread on this issue from another forum

01-22-2006, 01:14 AM	#7
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,175 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	Thanks PJ...I aim to please!

01-22-2006, 05:15 AM	#11
manders Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 182 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	hey pammie thanks for that im just starting out really and im trying to get where i need to. So it helped me thanks

01-25-2006, 08:17 PM	#14
Built New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 17 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Hi Pammie! And D - just realized you were here, too! My ears were burning, so I thought I'd drop by ... :blush: