Alex Ram

Any woman who likes working out has probably heard these famous words of caution about a thousand times over - Stay away from heavy weight lifting if you don't want to bulk up. But how much truth is in this piece of advice. Any DC based personal trainer will tell you what REALLY happens when women lift weights and will help you understand the reasons behind women not being able to bulk up even if they lift heavy weights.Why is it impossible for women to build up muscles like men in spite of lifting heavy weights?The main reason is that women do not have the same amount of testosterone that men have. Women will not be able to develop muscles like men, with just about 15 to 20 times less than the amount of testosterone which men have. This is exactly why it is safe even if women lift heavy weights provided they are fit and healthy enough.What REALLY happens when women lift heavy weights?Women do have a small amount of testosterone in their bodies, so when they lift weights, they tone, rather than develop bulky muscle. Because they don't have a lot of testosterone, they'll gain the muscle without the mass.* More sets and repetitions lead to development of muscle bulk; however women restrict themselves to lesser repetitions.Men use heavier weights and do a higher number of reps when they lift weights. Women on the other hand use lighter weights and do fewer reps which only results in building strength and not volume.* Heavy weights build strength, not size.Women who lift heavy weights only end up gaining all of the strength and none of the bulk. While lifting weights, the muscles are as stressed as much as the nervous system. This is going to provide women with neurological improvement and better muscle strength but not size.* There are several benefits which women derive from lifting heavy weights.Now that we've dispelled some of the myths about weightlifting and bulk for women, there are good reasons you SHOULD be lifting heavyweights, if your physical condition permits you to do so.If you are avoiding lifting heavy weights, you're doing yourself a disservice because lifting heavy weights can do several positive things for you. It strengthens muscles, to be sure, but it also makes connective tissues and bones stronger, too. And that can help you avoid problems that can occur as you get older, especially diseases like osteoporosis.Josef Brandenburg is an award winning DC based personal fitness trainer. His clients depend on him to help them get the bodies they have always wanted in the time that they actually have and without being hungry or eating nasty food. Click here to find out more about his 7-Day Free Trial.