Bodybuilding Workout Plan For Women
More women than ever are reaching out to Lipstick Lifters for tips on building lean muscle. In a bid to help as many of you as possible, we…
Continue ReadingWorkout Splits For Women
When it comes to getting physical and aesthetic results in weightlifting; workout splits are vital for the most efficient outcomes. If you…
Continue ReadingBicep Workout For Women
Biceps are for ladies too, so if you want to build yours keep reading. Not only do you have a bicep workout in this post, you’re also going…
Continue ReadingButt Lifting Exercises
Women build bums like men build biceps. It requires consistent effort, but once it pops, it will be your badge of honour. So if you’re…
Continue ReadingBodybuilding Diet: What You Need To Know If You’re Going All In
Bodybuilding is a sport for those who can dedicate themselves not only to lifting, but also to a very stringent diet plan. Whether you take…
Continue Reading36 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Without A Gym
Ok so let’s be real; bodyweight exercises aren’t going to replace or replicate the results of your usual heavy lifting routine. But in a…
Continue Reading5 Things You Can Do While Your Gym Is Closed
With more gyms around the world being forced to close their doors, many weightlifters will be left wondering what to do with their lives…
Continue ReadingDrop Sets Explained: Why, When & How To Use Them
If you don’t know; drop sets are yet another technique used by weightlifters, mostly bodybuilders, in order to build muscle at a faster rate…
Continue ReadingCan Beetroot Juice Make You Stronger?
According to some in depth scientific studies, beetroot juice and/or supplements can boost your performance in the gym. It’s no secret that…
Continue ReadingTriceps Exercises For Women
It is no secret around here that we take the fundamentals of weightlifting and we load exercises to fast track your results. So allow us to…
Continue ReadingGerman Volume Training Explained For Beginners
Not for the faint hearted; German volume training, (also known as just volume training) is your fast track to building muscle. So what’s it…
Continue ReadingSupersets Explained; Why - When & How To Use Them
A superset is when you perform two or more exercises back to back with no rest in-between. Usually each exercise will target a different…
Continue ReadingA Weightlifting Routine For Women Who Don’t Play
Our weightlifting routines for women are exclusively for heavy lifters. They are targeted, unique, and readily available to anyone who…
Continue ReadingHack Squat - Your Killer Quad Builder
If you're struggling to load and build your quads, you may want to consider adding the lesser known hack squat to your routine. It is no…
Continue ReadingGym Workouts For Women
Quality gym workouts for women who want to change their physique and/or build their physical strength can be difficult to come by. But that…
Continue ReadingTargeted Training Made Simple
All experienced lifters train with intention. And if you are to achieve your best results, you should too… Seriously, take the time to…
Continue Reading8 Reasons You Must Change Your Workouts Frequently
I’m sure you know that you can’t repeat the same workout forever and expect to keep seeing changes. If you've ever wondered why; here are…
Continue ReadingWhat Muscles Do Squats Work?
To begin with, you should know that squats are, without a doubt, one of the most important exercises you can do to build strength and…
Continue ReadingWhat Muscles Do Deadlifts Work?
What muscles do deadlifts work? Well first and foremost, let's just put it straight out there; deadlifts are, without a doubt, the king…
Continue ReadingGrip Strength: How To Improve Yours
It should be noted that your grip strength is just as important as any other type of strength you intend to build. It may seem insignificant…
Continue ReadingCompound Exercises: Get More Gains In Less Time
Before we get into it; if you’re unfamiliar with the term; a compound exercise is one that works two or more muscle groups and more often…
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Muscle Group Rotation
Muscle group rotation, aka; ‘training splits’ are by far the most superior approach to building your workout plans. The primary benefit of…
Continue ReadingWeightlifting For Beginners: The Ultimate Guide
Stepping into the world of weightlifting need not be scary or complex. The fact is, everybody started somewhere and anybody with an ounce…
Continue ReadingWomen’s Workouts - Redefined
I would have a lot less beef with the women’s fitness industry if it prioritised women’s workouts that got results over what looks good…
Continue ReadingA Bulking Workout Plan For Women
A bulking workout for women who want to build muscle fast: The words ‘women’ and ‘bulking’ aren’t generally placed together in the world of…
Continue ReadingFitness Plans For Women - Change Your Physique
Fitness plans for women that actually build physiques are frustratingly difficult to come by. The truth is, some women’s fitness plans can…
Continue ReadingWhat ‘Tone Up’ Really Means
I don’t like to pick holes in the words that people use to express themselves, but whenever I hear of see the words ‘toning exercises’ or ‘I…
Continue ReadingSmith Machine Squat - Used To Your Advantage
Squats on a smith machine are given a much harder time than they deserve in the weightlifting community. From a heavy lifters perspective…
Continue ReadingGlute Bridge vs Hip Thrust
The glute bridge vs hip thrust debate is not uncommon amongst gym goers and it is for good reason. As far as glute isolation exercises…
Continue ReadingPush Pull Legs Routine Explained
A push pull legs routine is arguably one of the more simple approaches to a training split and it is for good reason. Because, above…
Continue ReadingSumo Squat – vs – Regular Squat
There’s a reason the fitness industry loves squats; it’s because this power move is by far one of your most efficient muscle builders. As a…
Continue ReadingDumbbell Exercises For Women
Dumbbell exercises and a good dumbbell workout program alone can alter your entire body composition, which is why in this article I want to…
Continue ReadingRomanian Deadlift: Why You Shouldn’t Neglect This Power Move
Commonly underused, the Romanian deadlift is an incredibly effective power move that shouldn't be neglected. This deadlift variation has…
Continue ReadingWeight Training For Women
Weight training for women is more popular than ever. The misconceptions of women becoming ‘bulky’ or ‘too masculine’ as a result of…
Continue ReadingThings female weightlifters wish they knew before they started
Just for fun I asked our community the question: “What do you wish someone told you before you started?” Here are some of the responses from…
Continue ReadingBitchy Insults That Are Actually Compliments To Ladies Who Lift
I love doing these types of posts, they’re really good fun to put together and who doesn’t enjoy a good giggle! So here are some bitchy…
Continue ReadingHow To Use A Squat Rack
If you’re not sure how to use a squat rack correctly and most importantly; safely. This guide is for you. To the new lifter, a squat rack…
Continue ReadingVintage Female Weightlifters
Let these vintage female weightlifters be an inspiration to us all. The idea that physical strength and muscles are reserved only for men…
Continue ReadingWeightlifting During Pregnancy
There seems to be a lot of speculation around women and weight lifting during pregnancy. Most of this, I believe, derives from a general…
Continue ReadingOvertraining: Five Signs You Need To Take A Break
Weightlifting is addictive and as a result, overtraining is common in this community. The trouble is, when you push your body past its…
Continue ReadingWhat Women Who Lift Really Look Like
Before we get into this, let's get one thing straight from the start: There is absolutely no denying that women who lift are strong yet…
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