Should a girl lift like a guy?

[ZeroK]

Quick question and I figured this was the place to ask.

I'm working with a female on trying to lose some weight. I was going to have her lift heavy eventually. I was also going to have her doing squats, deadlifts etc. Mostly using free weights. Would this be appropriate for someone just trying to thin up a bit? Of course, she'll be doing cardio as well.

And to the question in the title. Personally I think they should but, others have said otherwise, partially why I'm asking.

Thanks in advance.

[ktinspired]

absolutely!!!!

I busted my butt on doing cardio for 6 months. It wasn't till I started lifting that I really saw results! The more muscle the more calories you burn.

[skullmurdoc]

Often people say that they shouldn't because they will end up looking like a man. This is wrong. They will look more muscular for sure but never like a men. A "natural" muscular woman is so sexy. So I say yes they should do the same training has men. Also the best way to lose weight is to combine strength training, cardio and good diet. I think that’s why most of the diet out there failed. They miss the strength part which leads to slower metabolism and weight gain in the end.

[ZeroK]

I agree with you guys. Just looking for more opinions. Recommend lifting heavy?

[ktinspired]

As long as there are no physical conditions to prevent it.
You have to shock the muscle to get it to grow, right? There is nothing wrong with a chick going heavy.

[ZeroK]

I know, I know, I'm thinking the same way. Just want to be sure my thinking's correct.

[skullmurdoc]

Originally Posted by ktinspired

As long as there are no physical conditions to prevent it.
You have to shock the muscle to get it to grow, right? There is nothing wrong with a chick going heavy.

Bump!
They need to go heavy to see real change in strength and appearance.
Sure you can do it with low rep but slower and to a lesser degree I think. Just like man. It's the same thing.

[ktinspired]

she'll thank you for it!

[ZeroK]

KT, what's your routine look like?

[ktinspired]

Since the first of the year it's been crappy.
Plus Ive just recently decided to give up the gym so Ive been working around limited equitment.
ktinspired log

[fitme]

YES YES YES. Weight training all the way. Without the weights she'll lose weight but just look flat with no tone or shape to the muscle. Heavier the better. Obviously she'll have to work her way up there.

One of my biggest peeves. "cardio only girls"

I'm right in the section with the guys but obviously dont lift as heavy as they do.

[ZeroK]

Any exercises females shouldn't do?

[Hannainnc]

I dont do shrugs, I think a woman should have a nice neck, not a short thick neck. I think if I were a guy I wouldnt do shrugs either though.

[jproudj]

I don't think a normal woman can get man-like traps unless they're on drugs anyway, just like the rest of the body it grows to a female pattern not a male one.

[ZeroK]

Just asking questions cause I have a couple guys I work with disagreeing with me about this. But they won't listen, lol...You girls would enjoy this argument.

[fitme]

Originally Posted by Hannainnc

I dont do shrugs.

I dont want big traps, a woman should have a nice neck, not a short thick neck. I think if I were a guy I wouldnt do shrugs either though.

I dont do shrugs either. I dont have much of a neck to begin with.

[Hannainnc]

Originally Posted by jproudj

I don't think a normal woman can get man-like traps unless they're on drugs anyway, just like the rest of the body it grows to a female pattern not a male one.

I'm sure if I worked at it, I could get rather large traps for a girl. Some women can add mass fairly easily.

[ktinspired]

Originally Posted by Hannainnc

I dont do shrugs, I think a woman should have a nice neck, not a short thick neck. I think if I were a guy I wouldnt do shrugs either though.

I dont do shrugs either...at all. You are right girls should have nice necks.

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by ktinspired

I dont do shrugs either...at all. You are right girls should have nice necks.

Agreed... for massaging!

[POWERJIM]