Need advice on Strength Training/Staying Fit

Flat_Shower · 2022-12-08T03:17:57+00:00

Every day is leg day. Or more seriously, many women at my gym do legs/core/HIIT exclusively. Just like men skip leg day, women can skip push/pull (upper body) days

PerryCox-MD · 2022-12-08T03:52:12+00:00

I've been bodybuilding for 10+ years and I look lean, fit, and curvy.

If you don't like the way your traps are looking then cut back on the exercises that make use of your traps. In my case, it was deadlifts and my inability to not engage them at higher weights - so I do those never now and my traps have shrunk back to their original size. You don't need to do deadlifts if getting strong/powerlifting/functional strength isn't your goal. In my case, it was only ever about the aesthetic gains and health/fitness being a part of my lifestyle.

You just have to find the exercises that work for your goals. I don't (conventional) squat because I don't like they way they bulked up my quads, but I still sumo squat/goblet squat from time to time as those engage my posterior chain significantly better. I don't deadlift anymore because it did nothing for me aesthetically. Your ideal body fat % can also vary depending on how you'd like to look. I don't look great at low body fat %s as I carry most of my body fat/curves in my hips/thighs - so around 23-24% has been perfect for me to look fit and lean in the upper body, but curvy. But some women look great under 20%. And some look great at 25-27%. It might take some time to figure out where you like yourself at but once you do you'll feel more happy about the way you look!

pinkparadigm · 2022-12-08T04:36:01+00:00

Pilates have been amazing for me for this exact reason. You tone up your whole body and strengthen your core without building up too much muscle in unwanted areas. I go to the gym for leg days but leave all upper body to Pilates and I’ve personally had great results in the past. :) Currently jumping back into that groove of things after focusing mainly on weight loss at the gym.

cleanmindhappymind · 2022-12-08T03:19:59+00:00

Stick to many reps with low weights to build strength and endurance - aiming for higher and higher weights will lead to bulk. Do you look bigger because you've added muscle without losing fat?

I also build up in my arms more quickly than i'd like, so sometimes I just cut my arm workouts short, or do it every other session.

alien_eater289 · 2022-12-08T05:26:23+00:00

You don’t need to keep growing. Just stick to a comfortable weight, or do body weight movements for upper body like push ups, etc.

I recommend Pilates for body toning - I do a split of a few days weight training, a few days Pilates, and it works really well for me. I also don’t like looking bulky and people have definitions of bulky that don’t match mine lmao

Digital-Bionics · 2022-12-08T10:14:04+00:00

A bit more time on the cardio can keep you trim

Marissa_Smiles · 2022-12-08T03:41:04+00:00

I swim, barre and tennis. I’ve never enjoyed workouts at the gym. I tried to force myself for years but it’s just not my thing. I enjoy what i’m doing now and it still feels feminine and true to myself.

thiswonderlandlife · 2022-12-08T04:07:12+00:00

One of my best friends is a personal trainer and does body building shows. I personally reach out to her with all of my questions, but following a macros diet has been my biggest game changer.

I think if you’re seeing bulkiness where you don’t want to, it may be time to switch things up. Are you doing the same exercises regularly? That could lead to focusing on certain muscle groups only.

ReflexionSolutions · 2022-12-08T14:28:48+00:00

Four things.

Focus on endurance, not strength (less weight and more reps).
Try to do more core/glute exercises and less upper body.
Less weightlifting and more whole body, bodyweight and cardio exercises (Pilates, calisthenics, trainer bike/spinning)
Go out of the gym and do more overall active activities. Hiking, cycling, circus (aerial silks would be my preferred choice, but also headstands and acrobatics) martial arts. Cycling outside is completely different than a trainer bike as it is not fixed. You have much more movement when controlling the bike and doing climbs so it's working more muscle groups. Hiking is a very good whole body workout and especially with a backpack, it solicits all your core for stability (and the legs of course. You will get really nice calves). Circus and martial arts are whole body, and on top of that you will develop other physical qualities like balance, suppleness, body perception in space, etc.

venusianfireoncrack · 2022-12-08T07:03:45+00:00

some body types can get bulky, don’t believe that myth. go for lower weights and higher reps for toning and not bulking

sushi_30 · 2022-12-08T17:56:40+00:00

Love u/PerryCox-MD response!

Bodybuilder here as well. Genetics plays a part in our body composition in terms of which areas build faster or where we predominantly hold fat, so it's good to know where to limit certain movements. I do legs 3 times a week, one upper because my upper body builds fast & my traps also want to just make me look like a lumberjack haha.

Also, muscle is important to have & you should absolutely train all muscle groups. Keep in mind that it takes years to build a body so you'll go through weird fluctuations. I have muscle but have worked diligently to build my lower body, lol, so also focus on creating a body you feel good in. Muscle paired with a nice booty can be feminine. :). Just depends on what you want to create.

AutoModerator · 2022-12-08T03:16:11+00:00

Title: Need advice on Strength Training/Staying Fit

Full text: I have been weightlifting for about a year to lose weight and build muscle, which has done wonders for my body composition. I have reached a point where I'm afraid that any more weightlifting is going to make me look bulky/masculine. Now I know that everyone says that you need to work really hard and be on a very specific diet as a woman to ever get bulky and how it's all just a myth, but I have been noticing how my traps are getting more noticeable and I personally do not like it.

So to all the lovely ladies, how do you stay strong and fit while remaining feminine? Do you go to the gym? If so, what exercises do you prefer/avoid? Any other workouts and/or activities that you do? Appreciate any advice that you have on this matter.

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malazanbettas · 2022-12-08T10:09:02+00:00

Boxing, swimming and glutes, back and core are a good combination. But unless you have decided to take steroids the likelihood of you looking manly is very low.

I skip specific quad exercises because I am quad dominant but that’s the only muscle group that I over gain and I look like a turkey drumstick 😂

WhatIsThisAccountFor · 2022-12-08T14:11:45+00:00

If you’re lifting 5 days a week cut it back to 2 or 3 days a week. If you are certain you want to keep the same amount of times per week then do legs, cardio, core, or some body weight exercises instead of actual upper body lifting

Ill-Ad7948 · 2022-12-10T22:27:40+00:00

For me personally I’ve started with Pilates, but I found that my fitness goals are to build muscle to fill out and to gain a higher body fat %. So I started weightlifting I lift no higher than 15lbs for arms and 25lbs for legs. I do not have access to a gym unless I’m on trips (hotel/vacation). I only have two 10lb weights so I work out 4x a week. So far I have gained muscle and filled out that way, still working on my calories for upping body fat %. But my goal is to be 120lbs and not look bulky. So I do two upper body and lower body splits (upper body push, lower body push, upper body pull, lower body pull) doing abs every upper body day and calf’s every lower body day. Personally I can’t life higher than 15lb dumbbells doing arms. I can lift heavier during legs but don’t have the access.

MusicianFar1301 · 2022-12-11T12:47:17+00:00

If you move from weights to doing only bodyweight workouts, you can continue to improve your strength and muscle balance without getting bigger.

Most bodyweight athletes are more lean than weight lifters even at the highest levels, so i think it may inherently less bulk-inclined

Title	Need advice on Strength Training/Staying Fit
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