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!

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

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

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?

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

[missmelinda]

Thank you so much for this sticky! Women definitely need to weight train, it isn't just for men. I have just been lifting since April of this year (after having my 2nd child) and I am in love with it. I started seeing results in muscle tone within a matter of weeks. I was so amazed! =)

[GainCurves]

Yes, the squats are probably the best butt workout there is! It really does work IF performed correctly. Not only will you trim your bum, but it will look more perky. Just remember to do the moves SLOW and calculated. When you rush through the excersise you can not only injure yourself, but you will not get the best results because your muscles will not challenge themselves!