Does lifting weights make women bulky?
No. Since women have much less testosterone, it is not possible for them to get bulky unless they are taking anabolic steroids. Having said that, the only way women may appear to look bulky or thicker than normal is if they are not doing their entire fitness program correctly. For example, let’s say a woman starts a strength training program with her body fat percentage above 35 percent. If she fails to do cardiovascular exercise and additionally has poor nutritional habits. Overtime her body may get bulky. Cardio and good nutrition help stimulate fat burning and must be done in addition to lifting weights. If both of these components are neglected, the bulkiness will become more evident because the existing fat surrounding the muscle will expand from the muscle being built underneath the fat tissue. To avoid this, you must combine consistent cardio exercise and healthy eating to your program. ^ Back To The Top Q: What is the difference between machines and free weights? A: Machines ta
