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At the age of 37, Jennifer Thompson bench pressed (raw) 292.1 pounds weighing 131.75 pounds at the USA Powerlifting Raw National Championships in Denver, CO on July 16, 2010
My biggest problem with women saying "I don't want to get bulky" is that... it's simply NOT that easy. Some people I know act like all it takes is 2 or 3 session with some heavy weights and BAM weightlifter physique. As if the women who do this professionally just kinda do it on the side every so often.
I, personally, have no problems at all with women that look strong. I also have no problems with women that have curves. I think some of the more severe eating disorders in this country come from a very unhealthy perception of the feminine form. Confidence is the most attractive feature any woman could have, IMO. There were a couple of ladies that came to our strongman training days a couple years back and performed keg loads, farmers walks, deadlifts, and tireflips. One of the girls was very petite and the training basically leaned her out. The other girl was taller with a more athletic build and, being much stronger, she developed some impressive definition in the places that society deems women should be "smooth", notably legs, back, and arms (she still looked very feminine). Unfortunately her retard of a fiance decided she was getting "too muscley" and she dropped training with us. I felt bad for her because she was attaining a physique she wanted (basically the "Crossfit Chic" body) but her boyfriend apparently felt threatened by having a strong woman around.
I have to admit, Jennifer Thompson's arms look pretty bulky to me
While true, here's a pic of her with two female bodybuilders. Bodybuilding is _not_ the same as lifting for strength.
Quote from: Warren Dew on July 19, 2010, 12:44:47 PMI have to admit, Jennifer Thompson's arms look pretty bulky to meWhile true, here's a pic of her with two female bodybuilders. Bodybuilding is _not_ the same as lifting for strength.See here (image too big)
Quote from: gnujoshua on July 19, 2010, 11:49:09 AMI, personally, have no problems at all with women that look strong. I also have no problems with women that have curves. I think some of the more severe eating disorders in this country come from a very unhealthy perception of the feminine form. Confidence is the most attractive feature any woman could have, IMO. There were a couple of ladies that came to our strongman training days a couple years back and performed keg loads, farmers walks, deadlifts, and tireflips. One of the girls was very petite and the training basically leaned her out. The other girl was taller with a more athletic build and, being much stronger, she developed some impressive definition in the places that society deems women should be "smooth", notably legs, back, and arms (she still looked very feminine). Unfortunately her retard of a fiance decided she was getting "too muscley" and she dropped training with us. I felt bad for her because she was attaining a physique she wanted (basically the "Crossfit Chic" body) but her boyfriend apparently felt threatened by having a strong woman around. I know some girls that have an eating disorder from doing figure competitions (I am not one of them )...they want to maintain that competition body year round and they KILL themselves trying. I like how society dictates what is feminine. Like a girl with muscle can't look feminine? WTF?!?!?!"Crossfit chic" body Lean powerhouse at 5'2" 125-130lbs....and guess what? I LIFT HEAVY WEIGHTS! Some people just don't get it. As a female who LOVES to train hard this topic drives me bonkers.
Quote from: gb on July 19, 2010, 12:03:32 PMQuote from: gnujoshua on July 19, 2010, 11:49:09 AMI, personally, have no problems at all with women that look strong. I also have no problems with women that have curves. I think some of the more severe eating disorders in this country come from a very unhealthy perception of the feminine form. Confidence is the most attractive feature any woman could have, IMO. There were a couple of ladies that came to our strongman training days a couple years back and performed keg loads, farmers walks, deadlifts, and tireflips. One of the girls was very petite and the training basically leaned her out. The other girl was taller with a more athletic build and, being much stronger, she developed some impressive definition in the places that society deems women should be "smooth", notably legs, back, and arms (she still looked very feminine). Unfortunately her retard of a fiance decided she was getting "too muscley" and she dropped training with us. I felt bad for her because she was attaining a physique she wanted (basically the "Crossfit Chic" body) but her boyfriend apparently felt threatened by having a strong woman around. I know some girls that have an eating disorder from doing figure competitions (I am not one of them )...they want to maintain that competition body year round and they KILL themselves trying. I like how society dictates what is feminine. Like a girl with muscle can't look feminine? WTF?!?!?!"Crossfit chic" body Lean powerhouse at 5'2" 125-130lbs....and guess what? I LIFT HEAVY WEIGHTS! Some people just don't get it. As a female who LOVES to train hard this topic drives me bonkers.Do you have pics from your competitions
