I have heard this statement from every female client I have worked with in 5 years as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor .
After years of using nothing but 5 lbs dumbbells they come to me to help them get lean, toned arms. As soon as I start to introduce 10 and 15 lbs dumbbells I get the look. Then I hear, "I don't want to look like a man."
Here is a short video from CrossFit Obsession.
Allison has been CrossFitting for several years. In the video she starts by pressing her body weight (@ 119lbs) over her head using a lift called a snatch balance. By the end of the video she is using over 170lbs.
What "looks like a man" is very subjective. You may think she is too muscular. But I think we can agree she is not muscle bound and certainly does not resemble Arnold. And if you met her in street clothes you would likely say, "I wish I had arms and abs like that." Unless, of course, your arms and abs already look that good.
Take a couple minutes and see the results of hard work and proper technique.
Disclaimer #1: A snatch balance is a highly advanced lift. Do not attempt this lift without professional coaching. The type of exercise is not the point. The point is the amount of weight she is able to lift.
Disclaimer #2: Allison is NOT a client of mine and I am not affiliated with CrossFit Obsession.
Be well,
Paul
Paul Dziewisz
CrossFit Level 1 Instructor
Active Personal Fitness
267.626.7478
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