Fri, Feb-27-04, 00:18
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Senior Member
Posts: 1,079
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Plan: My own, post Atkins
Stats: 180/131/140
BF:
Progress: 123%
Location: los angeles
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I do powerlifting. The main lifts I do are squats and deadlift. These are both core exercises that work the entire body. I do each lift once a week, with HIIT cardio and kettlebell weights in between. I vary my heavy lifting routine every 5 weeks- squats 2 sets, 5 reps and deadlift 5 sets, 5 reps, vice versa.
I have come to believe, after regarding many valid sources, that the idea of high rep, low weight being good for toning is FALSE. It is a waste of time, IMHO. Heavier weight, fewer reps, with a focus on CORE STRENGTH, is the way to go.
I have come to love working out with kettlebells. I like them much more than traditional dumbbells- they seem easier, and to flow better with natural movement. They are, basically, iron bowling balls with handles. when my boyfriend started using them, i thought he was NUTS...But i've since been converted and have my own set! They are great for the whole body. And especially great for losing fat thru weightlifting!!! I HIGHLY recommend this investment. There is a website for them (as well as other weightlifting info)-
dragondoor.com
Check out the book "kettlebell workout for a femme fatale" (title is something like that). It talks a lot about lifts that work womens problem areas, as well as overall conditioning.
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