I apoligize if this is a dumb post, however I had a couple questions about DC training for females. My first thought is that the training should not make a big difference for men or women, but be based more on experience, dedication, and drive. However, I was hoping others on this board might be able to confirm my beliefs about women training DC style, or help me to understand why it is not the best program.
My wife is my current lifting partner and has been spotting me for about 2 years on DC. During this time she has lifted very heavy and consistently through many different compound movements. The last 6 months or so she has become so committed to beating her log book doing a pretty traditional high volume push, pull, legs and is asking to begin training DC. During this time she has kept track of her macros while always taking in a minimum of 150+ grams of protein. I thought her stats and current lifts might contribute to if she should begin DC with me.
5'2
125 lbs
Rack Deads 205x10
Floor Deads 165x6
Flat Bench 95x5
Dbell bench 40's x 6
neutral grip body weight pull ups 4
body weight dips 14
military press 70x8
Free weight squat 95x15, 145x6
I compete and my wife claims to never want to step on stage. However, she loves getting stronger and goal would be to get bigger upper body, and increase muscle in legs (however, she holds most of her weight in her legs/hips like many women). Should she be concerned about training super heavy on lower body movements with the fear of legs getting "even bigger"? Typically, her lower body workouts have been higher reps, less rest time.
Thank you all for your help. Feel free to ask any other questions in order to evaluate her next steps?
My wife is my current lifting partner and has been spotting me for about 2 years on DC. During this time she has lifted very heavy and consistently through many different compound movements. The last 6 months or so she has become so committed to beating her log book doing a pretty traditional high volume push, pull, legs and is asking to begin training DC. During this time she has kept track of her macros while always taking in a minimum of 150+ grams of protein. I thought her stats and current lifts might contribute to if she should begin DC with me.
5'2
125 lbs
Rack Deads 205x10
Floor Deads 165x6
Flat Bench 95x5
Dbell bench 40's x 6
neutral grip body weight pull ups 4
body weight dips 14
military press 70x8
Free weight squat 95x15, 145x6
I compete and my wife claims to never want to step on stage. However, she loves getting stronger and goal would be to get bigger upper body, and increase muscle in legs (however, she holds most of her weight in her legs/hips like many women). Should she be concerned about training super heavy on lower body movements with the fear of legs getting "even bigger"? Typically, her lower body workouts have been higher reps, less rest time.
Thank you all for your help. Feel free to ask any other questions in order to evaluate her next steps?
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