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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a mid-40s mom of 4 and into powerlifting. I didn’t get into it deliberately, I just realized I like the three main lifts. You don’t have to go nuts with it. I’m not aiming for PRs or to compete. I just do the main lifts regularly and that’s about it for strength training. It gives me a balanced, hourglass figure.

Most women don’t really bulk up, and definitely not if you’re a casual powerlifter like me. You just end up looking sculpted and balanced. [/quote]

OP here, are you doing this at a home gym or in a commercial gym?  Also, can you tell me how long your workouts are and how often you do it.  I also have a few kids so I want to make sure I'm efficient with my time.  Thanks![/quote]

Well I went all in so I spent about $1k on a home gym. That comprises and Olympic barbell, a set of plates, a bench, pads to protect the floor and two adjustable dumbbells. But most of my lifting is at the YMCA. If you spend any money right now, invest in a trainer - ask for someone to teach you proper form especially for squats and deadlifts.  Within a few months you’ll know your way around a weight room, and what’s cooler than that??

My weights workouts are 30-40 mins a session and that includes rest time. I lift around 3x per week.

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