June 19, 2011. Paul Hixon
credit: expertinfantryWeight lifting is not just for men. There are a lot of women who are just as dedicated as men are, and even get better results sometimes.
Though genetics might come into play, a big part of body building is the individual’s determination to actually see results. Since this involves years of sacrifice, it is a test of one’s patience whether he or she can actually wait and endure that long.
If what you want is to save a little time in the gym then you I suggest you do some compounded exercises. This will make sure that you are working out several muscle groups at once with just one single lift. Below are some effective weight lifting workouts for women.
Firstly, try doing some Bench Press. This actually takes care of your entire upper body which gives you that nice form. To do this effectively though, make sure you are doing it with the right technique and form. Make sure that your chest muscles are involved by clipping your shoulders together, exposing more your chest. A lot of beginners make the mistake of just using mostly their arms for this which is a big mistake.
The second exercise are Squats. These are very good for your lower body and the abdominal muscles as well. If you do this effectively, you should take care of your entire lower body with just this single exercise. It is important to protect your back though when doing this so always lead out with your buttocks so that the pressure is put into your quads instead.
Finally there is the Dead Lift. This should exercise your hamstrings and arms giving you a total body workout. As you move the barbell, try not to keep it far from your legs so that your back will not bear all the pressure.
There you go, couple this with a good muscle building diet plan and you are already on your way to seeing great results.
Updated June 19, 2011. Published May 9, 2011. Paul Hixon
