The Barbelles Society: Ladies Who Lift

Judging from what you've written, it's just DOMS. I'd echo what aivi said, make sure you spend some time stretching and massaging and doing recovery exercises between workouts. I'd say go as your schedule says, but spend a loooooong time warming up. You'll probably feel fine once you start your exercises.
R.e. your shoulders hurting - mine did too when I first started squatting. It took a while for me to find a nice comfy place on my back, and to build up the shoulder flexibilty to hold the bar properly (I literally had none, now I think my shoulders are *too* flexible!). Even now when I do longer, heavy sets my traps and shoulders still get a bit sore! It's totally normal.
I sympathise with ab pain, I trained abs for the first time in ages on Sat and now mine really hurt, as do my hamstrings and lower front quads. I'm just gonna get the golf ball and really work my leg muscles before bed tonight!

I figured it was normal, but wasn't sure what the protocol was- do I keep going and just hope for the best, or let it rest. Especially considering I'm so new to it all.

I might even be able to bench the bar on my own next time XD. So new and useless.

It was bizarrely nice though- because everything hurt I could really tell what was tensing and stuff as I walked and picked things up.

Reply 2961

MissLightyear

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Right guys, since you are full of great advice I was wondering if you have any tips :smile:

As my main sport is Rugby and lifting is done to help that sport I try to keep my program so that it helps me with my rugby. I am the kicker in my rugby team and generally have decent accuracy (id say this is to do with my footballing past) but struggle to get the distance occasionally.

Any tips on exercises that could help with this? I practice kicking 1-2x a week so im hoping that would improve it, would you say improving flexibility may help? (its improved massively since I started lifting but still isnt great)

Reply 2962

MissLightyear

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Original post by skunky x

I figured it was normal, but wasn't sure what the protocol was- do I keep going and just hope for the best, or let it rest. Especially considering I'm so new to it all.

I might even be able to bench the bar on my own next time XD. So new and useless.

It was bizarrely nice though- because everything hurt I could really tell what was tensing and stuff as I walked and picked things up.

One day you will miss DOMS! Youre probably thinking im a weirdo for saying that but its a beautiful feeling :biggrin:

Reply 2963

Piggsil

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Daily Fail strikes again: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2052687/Extreme-Cleavage-Plunging-necklines-latest-style-trend-celebrities-sinking-low.html

Apparently Gwyneth Paltrow's chest is "too muscular". Do they even know what muscular is?!?!

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skunky x

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Original post by Becca

Daily Fail strikes again: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2052687/Extreme-Cleavage-Plunging-necklines-latest-style-trend-celebrities-sinking-low.html

Apparently Gwyneth Paltrow's chest is "too muscular". Do they even know what muscular is?!?!

... I'd kill for a chest like that.

Goddamn Daily Mail being crap.

Reply 2965

Michael XYZ

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Dayum is Jennifer Aniston looking hot these days!

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Piggsil

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Original post by Michael XYZ

Dayum is Jennifer Aniston looking hot these days!

But she is showing cleavage and thighs! OMG! FASHION CRIME.

Reply 2967

Powerlifter

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Bless the Daily Fail - ribs and sternum on show "Oh noooes, I has muzcle"

Reply 2968

Helenia

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Hi girls,

Sorry to invade your thread. Just a quick message to remind you about nominations for a new Fitness moderator - please get in touch with us if you are thinking about it either for yourself or someone else. The announcement has been taken down now but the text of it is below, and we can be a bit flexible with the deadline if any good nominations come in over the next few days.

Spoiler

Reply 2969

Michael XYZ

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I'd be a don of a moderator.

Why? Because I got the most posts by far... touch me.

Original post by Becca

But she is showing cleavage and thighs! OMG! FASHION CRIME.

The crime is that she is 42 years old and still hot as hell.

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Piggsil

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"Dear Athlete,

We recently sent you an invitation to attend a Power2Podium Phase 1 Olympic Talent Assessment event in our search for Britain’s next crop of Olympic Champions but have not yet heard back from you. We are keen for you to attend this event and look forward to working with you to investigate your Olympic potential. "

Hahahaha, filled out that form for a laugh to see what would happen and I actually got an invite. The assessment is on Saturday in Stirling, shame I can't go!

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GQ.

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Agree with Michael. Jennifer Aniston is looking amazing. 42 you say? Great think of the experience she must have :colone:

Reply 2972

GQ.

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Daily Fail

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2052622/Wise-lose-weight-A-leading-neuroscientist-says-key-dieting-understanding-personality.html

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shorty.loves.angels

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Anyone in here going for Fitness Mod?? :smile:

I think there are a few eligible users :yep:

Reply 2974

MissLightyear

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I reckon theres a few suitable candidates in here too :smile:

Reply 2975

shorty.loves.angels

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Original post by MissLightyear

I reckon theres a few suitable candidates in here too :smile:

aivi

Aivi??

Becca

Becca??

Some guys too!

Original post by DontJudge

lets get physical physical.

So, uh, you working out?? :dontknow:

Reply 2976

shorty.loves.angels

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Original post by DontJudge

I don't work out, i naturally have an hour glass figure...(so people say)

wbu?

Oh, I thought your comment was implying that you were about to do something physical...

Erm, congrats on that.

I, er, should be doing a lot more than I do... truth.