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Old 12-01-2015, 07:16 AM
 
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My fiancé lifts very heavy. She does the exact same lifting routine that I do, and I'm 5'10, 220lbs and around 11-12% BF.

She's 5'1, 115-120, and can squat 225lbs for 3 perfect reps. I've been to huge gyms all over the country and have only see a few women ever squat that much. I know power lifter type women can, but not very many women that don't train to compete. She's 22 and has been lifting 2.5 years.

I love women that lift. A lot think they lift, but they really don't that hard. I love when my fiancé squats heavy and people are just amazed lol. We've had a lot of people come up and compliment her. Usually a "wow, when we saw you put that weight on we thought there was no way you could squat that, or you'd just do crappy half squats."

We also have our diet really dialed in well, but do enjoy our cheat meals still.

Attached is a picture I took before NYE this year. Didn't even realize the sweep on her quads in the pic till I zoomed in lol. She might be a bit much for some, but she has a butt to match and her upper body is much more balanced. She actually does zero quad work except squats every 7-10 days, because her quads are so overpowering.
Looking at that pic I personally don't find that attractive AT ALL. Is that a lady or a dude dressed in a skirt?
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Old 12-01-2015, 08:01 AM
 
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Looking at that pic I personally don't find that attractive AT ALL. Is that a lady or a dude dressed in a skirt?
Again - different strokes. I'm a gal of course, but I think her legs look awesome.
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Old 12-01-2015, 09:25 AM
 
Location: Encino, CA
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Looking at that pic I personally don't find that attractive AT ALL. Is that a lady or a dude dressed in a skirt?
Just as Chessiemom said above, I think she looks great. I find women with developed quads to be super sexy.

Houston-Dan is a very lucky man.

Just look at some of these incredibly beautiful women who "lift". These are bodybuilders, they are fitness buffs - HUGE difference.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...4300da9ed8.jpg
http://journal.crossfit.com/images/t...e.baeef534.png
http://crossfitpittsburgh.typepad.co...c643970c-800wi
http://www.garage-gyms.com/wp-conten...y-girls-07.jpg
http://www.girlswithmuscle.com/image.../779109480.jpg
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...513a502024.jpg
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Old 12-01-2015, 02:38 PM
 
Location: A coal patch in Pennsyltucky
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Looking at that pic I personally don't find that attractive AT ALL. Is that a lady or a dude dressed in a skirt?
I find muscular legs very attractive on a woman, especially muscular thighs. Do you prefer bird legs or the extremely fat legs that are so common among Walmart shoppers.

I really don't understand why people are critical of women who exercise. The only logical explanation is jealousy. I see so many women who spend time and money on things that don't make them attractive or are simply a cosmetic fix. Yet when a women lifts exercises, people are quick to make personal attacks like the one above. It has to be jealousy!
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Old 12-01-2015, 09:12 PM
 
Location: Encino, CA
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Just as Chessiemom said above, I think she looks great. I find women with developed quads to be super sexy.

Houston-Dan is a very lucky man.

Just look at some of these incredibly beautiful women who "lift". These are bodybuilders, they are fitness buffs - HUGE difference.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...4300da9ed8.jpg
http://journal.crossfit.com/images/t...e.baeef534.png
http://crossfitpittsburgh.typepad.co...c643970c-800wi
http://www.garage-gyms.com/wp-conten...y-girls-07.jpg
http://www.girlswithmuscle.com/image.../779109480.jpg
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...513a502024.jpg
I meanT to say "THESE ARE NOT BODYBUILDERS".

Geez. My typing is horrible.
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Old 12-01-2015, 09:26 PM
 
Location: Des Moines, IA, USA
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I'm all for the fit muscular look, but this pic doesn't look as good IMO. She's not as big as a pro bodybuilder, but she's as cut as one.
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Old 12-01-2015, 11:02 PM
 
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I personally prefer a delicate, slender, toned, feminine, "ballet body" look on women, like the first image compared to the second one.

To each their own.
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Old 12-02-2015, 09:03 AM
 
Location: Chicago
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I personally prefer a delicate, slender, toned, feminine, "ballet body" look on women, like the first image compared to the second one.

To each their own.
So, you like women with no butt, chest or shape.
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Old 12-02-2015, 09:23 AM
 
Location: CA
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I've been lifting since I was 14. I'm not sure what the OP is talking about when referring to women who lift weights as "too masculine." I've never been able to bulk up and look like a female body builder. I would have to take enhancement hormones as I just don't have the testosterone to achieve that look.

As females there's so many benefits to weight lifting. We lose muscle mass faster than males as we age and no one wants to be a frail old lady who can't enjoy life because we're too weak. It's cute and adorable to be skinny... but it's imperative that we're strong. It can help stave off injuries that come with age. Our bodies can be our enemies (again, as we age), especially if we don't combat the weakness that comes along with it.

You can be feminine AND strong as a weightlifter. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with that. And for anyone to discourage women from lifting by saying BS like "it's too masculine" well... they need to be ignored. All they are doing is perpetuating ignorance and discouraging a healthier lifestyle. Maybe their embarrassed that a chick can lift more than them.

Perhaps the message of the importance of weight lifting is finally getting to women. And I encourage women to go to the gym and not just do the cardio. Weight lifting can really have an affect on the overall look of the body and there's zero downside to it. Strong is in.
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Old 12-02-2015, 03:24 PM
 
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So, you like women with no butt, chest or shape.

All women have chest & butts, just like all men have penises and butts...
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