For the Girlfriend

[THE_DOME]

My girl is really getting into weightlifting trying to get real toned, she is 5' 98lbs and really trying to tone up. Do you thinks its a better idea for her to do sets of 3x15 or like 12, 10 ,8 i have heard its better for women to do high reps low weight and vice versa. WHat do you all think is better for her?

[StoneGRMI]

I think 12, 8, 10 just because I personally don't believe in the "high-rep low weight" routines. The way I see it is; If you put a pencil in your hand and do 200 reps, did you just get a good workout? No. That may be a long stretch of an example but it's purely opinion. Lifting heavy will tone her out and not make her bulky.

[THE_DOME]

i do have to agree with you stone decent weight for 12,10,8

[steve0]

well depending on her goals she can do either lift heavy and lower reps or lighter with higher reps, IMO she should go lighter with higher reps.

[THE_DOME]

thats just its, people say for more definitiion its better to high rep low weight but i have also heard that women cant produce big muscles and to do low rep like a 12-10-8

[Triple X]

well depending on her goals she can do either lift heavy and lower reps or lighter with higher reps, IMO she should go lighter with higher reps.

I agree with you here steveO. Especially at her height because if she develops too much she will look short and stocky like a gymnist.

[D3m3nt3d]

If she wants to tone, I always take the "feel the burn" approach...lighter weight and high repetitions.

[THE_DOME]

does anyone know where there are some articles on this

[Triple X]

You won't find any differences in the muscle fiber between women and men if you are looking for articles, at least not in the type II fibers.

[THE_DOME]

triple are you going to mr olympia, you do live in vegas and all

[THE_DOME]

I am going to have her do sets 10-15 for the next 2 to 3 months and see how that works out

[Triple X]

Don't know if I'll be in town. Been a few times already and loved it so I really hope I can make it.

[THE_DOME]

im heading down, looking forward to it