This is a blog celebrating the strength in fitness and weightlifting, particularly in women. So many women have fears about the effects of weight lifting on their bodies, and they are missing an opportunity to be amazing.Tumblr (3.0; @realgirlsliftheavy)http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/35266df56aa5a7533b7f38aa0e39ae09/tumblr_mokfcd7EnX1rm93yxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53272195041http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53272195041Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:08:37 -0400675 pound total (Squat: 230, Bench: 155, Deadlift: 290) Get back down to the 114 pound weight...http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53205317787http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53205317787Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:08:37 -0400personalI just had oatmeal for breakfast. With vanilla protein powder, raisins and walnuts. I think I missed...http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53190980139http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53190980139Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:28:26 -0400personal<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/528e1328ca1707a659facbc0eaef2600/tumblr_mn5svt4xZ91rza86ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53190320831http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53190320831Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:10:15 -0400<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sU7xp9ZlcgU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://deadliftdamsel.tumblr.com/post/53121244987/guys-i-cant" target="_blank">deadliftdamsel</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>guys, I can’t</p> </blockquote> <p>Me either.</p>http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53122732493http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53122732493Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:09:22 -0400you're right i do think she's literally perfect.<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EUgkos1G_CI?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>I just realized that the judges were yelling at the spotters to take the bar during my second bench attempt - if that had happened, that would have pretty much ruined my day because I don’t think I would have gotten it again. I’m so glad they let me fight it and win :)</p> <p><strong><span>123 weight class</span></strong><br/><span><strong>Squat</strong>: 195, 205, 215</span><br/><span><strong>Bench Press</strong>: 125, 140, -145 (not shown)</span><br/><span><strong>Deadlift</strong>: 250 (not shown), 275, -285 (not shown)</span></p>http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53112289194http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53112289194Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:13:00 -0400personalweight liftingpowerliftingpowerlifting competitionfitnessfitblrfitpsofit chicksfit girlsstrongstrengthstrengthblrstrongblrvideoobsessionw-progression replied to your post: 630 full power total in the 123 weight class! nice!! 5x...http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53110504671http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53110504671Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:35:43 -0400Squat: 215 Bench: 140 Deadlift: 275 Videos to come soon.http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53058429586http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53058429586Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:19:25 -0400personal140 on the bench. I&#8217;ve already added 10 pounds to my previous squat and bench, so let&#8217;s...http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53046671727http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53046671727Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:16:52 -0400personal<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/26c609e0ee449e9cbce1b52c579de710/tumblr_mog3m9ySDs1rzmk49o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hey bench. You and me got a score to settle. I’m coming for you.</p>http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53036381451http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53036381451Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:37:21 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/78ce3bb4323d0c925d76f98033e59e0f/tumblr_mofy6fdltf1rzmk49o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Haha failing squats is the scariest thing for me, and I think that’s why my progress has been so slow. 1 of 3 things happens when I fail a squat (which actually happens more than you’d think):</p> <p>1) I’m at the Olympic gym, using bumper plates and no safeties, so I just drop the weight off my back. That’s safe, as long as you are in the right environment and people know to give you space. </p> <p>2) I’m at my gym, lifting with a spotter (obviously, in that case, he just helps me up when I can’t get up). Same goes for competitions. They have three spotters and three judges on the platform so it doesn’t really matter if you fail. </p> <p>3) I’m at my gym, lifting by myself. And then I just squat back down until the bar reaches the safeties. </p> <p>Failing on a squat is scary because you feel trapped, but it can be done really safely if you cover your bases and have an escape plan.</p>http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53029081089http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53029081089Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:39:12 -0400just-one-pullup3 for 3 on my squats! (195, 205 and 215. All easy, but I wanted to make sure I got 215 this time...http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53024893754http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/53024893754Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:24:51 -0400personal<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e508f47ecd07b79e2f2def9f53eaf006/tumblr_modyxhGshW1rzmk49o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><h5 class="uiStreamMessage userContentWrapper" data-ft='{"type":1,"tn":"K"}'><span class="messageBody">Bacon against the morning sun, gleaming like stained glass.</span></h5></p>http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52952564763http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52952564763Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:03:09 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7c9f824c1f4b1eb00e8aee1283be37c7/tumblr_mo8wz7lb2Y1qdjo2ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://crossfitnessgirls.tumblr.com/post/52731583450" target="_blank">crossfitnessgirls</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Anna</p> </blockquote>http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52948150521http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52948150521Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:40:36 -0400This one snuck up on me. I&#8217;m traveling to Columbus, OH this afternoon and I&#8217;ll be...http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52945712757http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52945712757Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:48:12 -0400personal<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0c9aaf9570fab15f54514ed577eab684/tumblr_moc3cbTYVB1r2oit3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52866938448http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52866938448Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:50:45 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/35824c5ef48170753895cf5aa899fbb0/tumblr_moav447LC91rzmk49o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f7d05a823f59ec3a866d2e9c4b3f0de5/tumblr_moav447LC91rzmk49o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Back progress, February 27, 2013 to June 12, 2013.</p>http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52817555016http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52817555016Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:45:40 -0400personalfitnessfitblrfitspoweight liftingweightliftingwomen weightlifitngpowerliftingbodybuildingBodybuilding Inspirationinspirationmotivationbefore and aftermuscle gainmusclephoneselfshot473 pound raw deadlift Anna McCloskey: deadliftdamsel: rageturtleswag: Pardon how chubby I look....http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52812423969http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52812423969Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:26:59 -0400http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52808737386http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52808737386Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:35:58 -0400personal<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/36f9b60cfc6702989a2287cffc01fd05/tumblr_mmj9eyYAm51qhnwhlo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52802801814http://realgirlsliftheavy.com/post/52802801814Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:08:03 -0400