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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have noticed very little difference to my body from lifting other than some minor improvements in posture and muscle tone.  Certainly none of this "bulkiness," although it could also be a combo of body type and the fact that I also run a lot.  One thing I have noticed is I tend to get running injuries far less since I started doing some lifting.  I also don't lift super heavy.[/quote]

Translation: sometimes I do a few curls with those pink plastic 2lb dumbbells.[/quote]

Nope, I do squats, deadlifts, bench press, leg press.  Just around or under my body weight.[/quote]

It is impossible that you're squatting body weight (so 120-155 most likely) and not noticing changes in muscle or physique. Come off it. [/quote]

I weigh ~115ish when I am in shape (I am 5'4).  I tend to have better posture, get some minor improvements in muscle tone, and sometimes lean out a bit when lifting.  But I don't bulk up.  It's impossible for me to tell how much of the muscle tone in my legs is from running hilly trails and how much is from squatting 1x a week.  When I put on weight, it's fat; when I'm working out a lot, I tend to get leaner.  I have not tried intense heavy lifting and while eating a super high protein caloric surplus, though.  Perhaps if I did so I would bulk up.  I haven't tried to do so, because I started lifting to prevent running injuries, and if I push too hard lifting it means I can't put in the miles I want to.  IDK, all I'm saying a) there is a middle ground between light dumb weights and lifting super heavy and b) my experience is my body type plus running regularly doesn't lead to bulking.  My experience is also that swimming in high school didn't bulk me up the way it did with other girls as well, and that people's bodies are different.  I don't know why this is so unbelievable to you.  I do definitely get stronger, just not "bulkier."[/quote]

This is my experience, as well. Talk of bulking up and saying it is from lifting only (and not heavy lifting + calorie/protein surplus) keeps women from using weights. Experiences like the pp's are the ones which encourage other women to lift weights.[/quote]

I mean there’s nothing wrong with getting super muscular and strong.  I think it’s awesome.  But I was just reporting my experience. Honestly there are some men who just don’t bulk up easily either—testosterone and all. It varies person to person.[/quote]

A person with lower testosterone level will not bulk up like someone with higher levels. will not bulk up faster than someone with higher testosterone level doing similar routines. Largely because the lower testosterone level could not lift as much. [/quote]

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