I want to give you a little insight into my weight lifting routines for women. These are great workouts designed specifically for women. These routines are independent of your goals, if it be cutting the fat off your body or putting on muscle.

Start with a slight inclined dumbbell press. I usually start the incline at the lowest one I can get(above horizontal). I sit down on the bench and rest each dumbbell on each knee. I’m sitting straight up at this point. When I’m reading to start, as I’m leaning back, I kick each knee (one at a time), so the waits come up. This makes it much easier to start the routine, especially with heavy weights. Keep your shoulders cocked out and do it for 8-10 reps. Do a total of 3 reps and take a short 60 second rest in between.

The next thing you’re going to do is called a bent over row. You can use the same bench you’re on now, but drop the incline, so the bench is completely flat. You’re going to put one knee on the end of the bench, bend over and support yourself with your arm (should be the same side as your knee). Your back should be parallel to the bench. Reach down with your free arm and grab a dumbbell. Lift it up and down, keeping your shoulder tucked in. You should do this 8-10 times, resting 60 seconds between sets.

Lastly, what we’re going to try is called a dumbbell squat. You can leave your bench and stand up straight, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Squat up and down. Do this for 8-10 reps, resting for sixty seconds in between.

There are my favorite weight lifting routines for women. Use them wisely and they shall serve you well.