Lift Like Her

Strength training for women who lift

Jul 22, 2026

Progressive Overload Doesn't Only Mean Adding More Weight (Five Other Ways to Progress)

Why fixating on weight increase alone eventually stalls progress even when other progression avenues remain wide open, the specific alternative progression…

Jul 22, 2026

Knowing If the Weight Is Right (Reps in Reserve, Explained Simply)

Why weight selection confuses beginners, how RIR works, and the applying notes.

Jul 20, 2026

How to Warm Up Before Lifting: The Right Way to Prep for Strength

Why warming up protects your lifts, a simple effective warm-up, and the do-and-avoid notes for better, safer training.

Jul 18, 2026

How Heavy Should You Actually Lift? The Guide to Choosing the Right Weight

The right-weight question, the how-to-choose method and the progress-it notes.

Jul 17, 2026

Progressive Overload: The One Principle That Makes Strength Training Actually Work

the progressive-overload principle, the how-to-apply-it methods and the track-and-avoid-mistakes notes.

Jul 16, 2026

When the Weights Stop Moving: The Plateau-Breaking Playbook

The plateau diagnosis checklist, the five proven interventions and the patience-versus-panic decision guide.

Jul 16, 2026

Compound vs Isolation Exercises: What Each Does and How to Mix Them

The movement-type mechanics, the mixing ratios by goal and the sample sessions that put both to work.

Jul 15, 2026

The Deload Week: Strength Training's Best-Kept Lazy Secret

Every 4-8 weeks, lifting lighter ON PURPOSE — why deloads precede breakthroughs and how to program the easy week.

Jul 15, 2026

Your First Barbell Day: From Dumbbell Corner to the Big Rack

The empty bar weighs 20kg and that's plenty — the barbell etiquette, the starter lifts and the rack-height settings.

Jul 14, 2026

Dumbbells vs Barbells: What Should Beginners Start With?

Both build strength — but dumbbells and barbells suit different starting points. Here's the honest guide for choosing your first tool.

Jul 13, 2026

Progressive Overload: The Key to Actually Getting Stronger

If your strength has stalled, this is probably why. Here's progressive overload explained simply — the one principle behind all real strength gains.

Jul 12, 2026

A Beginner's Guide to Lifting Weights

Starting to lift weights can feel intimidating, but it's one of the best things you can do for your body. Here's a beginner's guide to get you started conf

Jul 12, 2026

Why Strength Training Won't Make You Bulky

The fear of 'getting bulky' keeps many women from lifting weights — but it's a myth. Here's the truth about why strength training won't make you bulky.

Jul 11, 2026

A Beginner's Guide to Lifting Weights: Where to Start

Want to start lifting but don't know how? Here's a beginner's guide to lifting weights — the essential moves, how to start safely, and a simple plan to build strength with confidence.

Jul 11, 2026

Strength Training for Women: Why You Won't Get 'Bulky'

Afraid lifting will make you bulky? It won't — here's the science. Learn why strength training for women builds a toned, strong body (not bulk) and why every woman should lift.

Jul 9, 2026

The Best Squat-Proof Leggings (And How to Test Them)

Tired of see-through leggings at the bottom of a squat? Here's how to find genuinely squat-proof leggings — the fabric, the test, and what to avoid.

Jul 9, 2026

Strength Training for Women: A No-Fear Beginner's Guide

New to lifting? This beginner's guide to strength training for women covers where to start, what to do, and why lifting won't make you bulky — just strong.