Women Who Lift Weights

Strength training information & motivation for women who lift weights.
Lifting tips, inspiration, workouts & the mindset to get stronger every day.

[Women Who Lift Weights @WWLW_X]

THE ORIGINALS. 💪

Before Instagram.
Before fitness influencers.
Before strength training for women was mainstream.

There were women stepping onstage and showing an entire generation that muscle, strength and femininity could absolutely belong together.

Rachel McLish became the first-ever Ms. Olympia in 1980. Then came names like Kike Elomaa and Carla Dunlap — followed by the incredible Cory Everson, who won six straight Ms. Olympia titles from 1984–1989.

And there were so many others from that era — Bev Francis, Lynn Conkwright, Stacey Bentley, Diana Dennis and more — appearing on stages and in the bodybuilding magazines many of us grew up reading.

They helped pave the way. ❤️💪

And judging by the conversations we’ve been having here, a LOT of you remember them.

So let’s hear it…

💪 WHO WAS YOUR ORIGINAL INSPIRATION?

A bodybuilder? Powerlifter? Athlete? Actress?

Maybe Cory Everson, Rachel McLish or Bev Francis.

Maybe it was Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor.

Maybe Angela Bassett as Tina Turner.

Or maybe it was someone completely different.

👍 Hit LIKE and drop the NAME — or even better, a PHOTO — of the strong woman who inspired YOU in the comments below. 👇

I have a feeling we’re going to bring back some memories with this one. ❤️💪

[Women Who Lift Weights @WWLW_X]

STRONG ISN’T A LOOK.
IT’S SOMETHING YOU BECOME.

Strength isn’t something you have to be born with.

You build it.

One workout.
One rep.
One hard set.
One decision to show up when you could have stayed home.

And over time, something changes.

You don’t just look stronger.

You become harder to knock down.
More capable.
More confident.
More independent.

That’s the real reward of lifting weights.

You’re not training for a look.

You’re building a stronger version of YOU.

💪 Hit LIKE if strength training has changed you.

👇 And tell us below: What has getting stronger given YOU?

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Glenda putting in work with double 44-lb kettlebells. 🔥

The double kettlebell swing takes everything we love about the traditional swing and turns up the demand.

With a kettlebell in each hand, you’ll need a slightly wider stance to give the bells room to travel. Hinge at the hips, keep your back strong, then drive your hips forward explosively to send the kettlebells up. Your arms guide the bells — your hips create the power.

Double kettlebell swings are fantastic for developing hip power, posterior-chain strength, grip strength, core stability and conditioning — while teaching you to produce force quickly and efficiently.

You don’t need complicated training to get strong.

You need good movements, good technique and consistent work. 💪

Want to add more kettlebell training to your workouts? Check out the Women Who Lift Weights App for structured workouts and programs.

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45 + 45 = 135. 💪

Wear your strength.

This hoodie is for women who feel at home under the barbell — strong, confident, comfortable and proud of the work they put in.

Soft enough to live in. Comfortable enough for every day. Bold enough to say exactly who you are without saying a word.

45 + 45 = 135. The women who lift will understand. 😉

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Strong women aren’t strong because life has been easy.

They’re strong because they’ve learned how to keep going when it isn’t.

The hard workouts.
The setbacks.
The days motivation disappears.
The moments when quitting would be easier.

You show up anyway.

And every time you do, you build more than muscle.

You build confidence. Resilience. Discipline. And proof that you can handle hard things.

Strong women don’t quit when things get hard — they get stronger.

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I don’t want to look skinny.

I want to look STRONG.
Capable. Powerful. Confident.

Like I lift heavy things for fun…
and maybe like I could kick your ass. 😂💪

Strong looks good on you.

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🔥 Class was on fire!

Today we worked on hand-to-hand kettlebell swings — a great progression from the traditional two-handed swing that adds coordination, timing and a little more athleticism to the movement.

The power still comes from the hips. Drive the hips forward, let the kettlebell float, and make the hand switch at the top when the bell feels almost weightless. Catch it smoothly with the opposite hand and go right into the next rep.

Hand-to-hand swings are great for building hip power, conditioning, grip strength, coordination and confidence with the kettlebell — while training your entire body at the same time.

And they’re just FUN when the whole class gets moving. 🔥💪

Want to add more kettlebell training to your workouts?

Check out the Women Who Lift Weights App for workouts and programs you can follow at home or in the gym.

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45 + 45 = 135. 💪

It’s gym math. It makes perfect sense to us. 😂

Two 45s on the bar. Add the bar. 135.

There’s just something about loading those big plates that hits different. Whether 135 is your warm-up, your working weight, or a number you’re chasing — every strong woman remembers when those first 45s went on the bar.

Strength is built one plate at a time. 🏋️‍♀️

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[Women Who Lift Weights @WWLW_X]

Being weak is dangerous.

Not because you need to prove anything to anyone — but because life demands strength.

Strength to carry the groceries.
Strength to pick up your kids or grandkids.
Strength to protect your independence as you get older.
Strength to handle the hard days when life gets heavy.

Muscle isn’t just about how you look.

It’s capacity.
It’s confidence.
It’s resilience.
It’s freedom.

You don’t need to be the strongest woman in the room.

You just need to keep becoming a stronger version of yourself.

Lift the weights. Build the muscle. Keep your strength.

Because being weak is dangerous.

[Women Who Lift Weights @WWLW_X]

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

To our WWLW community across the USA…

What state are you celebrating from today?

Drop it in the comments! 🇺🇸💪👇

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The body achieves what the mind believes.

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Barbell Math 🏋️

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Lynn at 71 getting ready for her first powerlifting competition!

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Love to connect with women who are into lifting 🏋️

Drop a comment below and let’s connect 👇

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Lynn at 71 getting ready for her first powerlifting competition! 🏋️

Her daughter and granddaughter cheering her on. ❤️

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