Weight Training For Women - Must Reads!

[RWF]

Hi there!

I've compiled a list of "must reads" for womens weight training! These are all quality articles off Real Womens Fitness that I think everyone needs to read to get the low down on weight training for girls.

Women's weight training must reads:

• How to do a chin up correctly
• More info on how to work up to a chin up
• How to do a bench press using perfect technique
• How to do a crunch (loads of people get this one wrong)
• How to do a squat (a great exercises for the legs!)
• How to do a perfect bicep curl
• How to do a jumping squat (another great butt toner)
• 5 shoulder exercises for women
• High reps vs low reps? This article settles the debate
• Twist crunch for better ab toning
• Beginners arm toning workout - great all round arm workout
• Should you use heavy weights for your arms?
• Beginner legs workout <-- start here if you're new to leg workouts
• Arm toning for women (an excellent in-depth article)
• Exercises that work the butt and thighs

If you have any questions about these articles just post them up here in the forum and we'll help you out!

[Katie]

Thanks! Looks like I've got a bit of reading to do...

[slysara]

I can't do a chinup to save my life! I like doing crunches though, I want a flat stomach.

[RWF]

Sara -- keep working at it! Do assisted chinup and lateral pull downs to build the strength in your back

[anatheone]

Hi Friends,

Nice articles here to read on!
I personally am a workout freak...nothing makes me more happier than a good, fit, sweaty n toned workout session.
Read couple of points on this forum on exact way of doin crunches, arm toning etc.
Although, i wanna know how to reduce the chest fat? Are there any specific exercises for toning upper body part?

[Becca]

Thanks for all the links! A couple years ago I couldn't do any pull ups/chin ups either - it's a great feeling to be able to do them without help! I used rubberbands at our gym to help - it's a lot like the gravitron machine, decreasing your body weight - but much more portable!

[RWF]

Originally Posted by Becca

Thanks for all the links! A couple years ago I couldn't do any pull ups/chin ups either - it's a great feeling to be able to do them without help! I used rubberbands at our gym to help - it's a lot like the gravitron machine, decreasing your body weight - but much more portable!

By the looks of your avatar, it's payed off