Upper Body focus for women: Don't be afraid to lift heavy!
I'm a bit of a purist, I'd say stick to no straps until you're moving serious weight. It builds character (and forearms)! But I know I'm in the minority there.
I'm a bit of a purist, I'd say stick to no straps until you're moving serious weight. It builds character (and forearms)! But I know I'm in the minority there.
Haha "builds character". I tried that and just ended up dropping a plate in my flat. Straps for life for me!
Haha "builds character". I tried that and just ended up dropping a plate in my flat. Straps for life for me!
Just a reminder for the beginners: make sure you're getting enough protein. Lifting heavy requires fuel, especially for recovery. Don't try to lift big on a 'salad only' diet.
Just a reminder for the beginners: make sure you're getting enough protein. Lifting heavy requires fuel, especially for recovery. Don't try to lift big on a 'salad only' diet.
Wait, how much protein are we talking? I usually just have a shake after the gym.
Wait, how much protein are we talking? I usually just have a shake after the gym.
Aim for roughly 1g per pound of body weight if you're lifting heavy. It sounds like a lot, but it makes a massive difference in how your muscles feel the next day. No more 'DOMS' that last for a week!
Aim for roughly 1g per pound of body weight if you're lifting heavy. It sounds like a lot, but it makes a massive difference in how your muscles feel the next day. No more 'DOMS' that last for a week!
1g per pound? That's quite a lot of chicken breasts! I struggle to hit that even with shakes.
1g per pound? That's quite a lot of chicken breasts! I struggle to hit that even with shakes.
It gets easier once you get used to it. Greek yogurt, eggs, lean meats... it adds up! Just don't overthink it at first, Maisy. Just try to have a protein source with every meal.
It gets easier once you get used to it. Greek yogurt, eggs, lean meats... it adds up! Just don't overthink it at first, Maisy. Just try to have a protein source with every meal.
Totally agree with TXfitgirl. Progress over perfection!
Totally agree with TXfitgirl. Progress over perfection!
Is anyone else doing pull-up progressions? I'm finally using the 'thin' resistance band and I feel like I'm flying! Upper body strength is so empowering.
Is anyone else doing pull-up progressions? I'm finally using the 'thin' resistance band and I feel like I'm flying! Upper body strength is so empowering.