First Time Lifting Heavy – Where to Start?

[Renee213]

I’ve been training casually for a while, but now I want to start going heavy on squats, bench, and deadlifts. Any tips for women starting out with heavy compound lifts?

[Sarah-T7]

Form is queen, girl. Don’t load up until your squat depth and deadlift setup are flawless. A clean rep beats a shaky heavy one every time.

[Renee213]

Yeah, I’ve been worried about form. I might film myself to check angles.

[Kimmi90]

Good idea! Recording yourself helps so much. I thought my back was flat on deads until I saw the video… it wasn’t .

[FitChick_Jess]

Start with the basic flat shoes, a lifting belt when you go heavier, and keep patience. Gains will come.

[Renee213]

I only have running shoes now. Guess I need to grab flat trainers?

[GraceGLL]

Yes! Running shoes throw off balance. Converse, Vans, or barefoot shoes work way better for squats and deads.

[Vegan1]

Don’t fear starting light. Even just the empty bar builds confidence. We’ve all been there.

[Renee213]

Haha true, I feel awkward sometimes with just the bar, but I’ll own it.

[Linaaw]

Own it! Everyone starts there. I benched the bar for weeks before I even added plates. Now it’s my warmup.