Weightlifting : has anyone successfully followed a programme designed for men?

[ShutTheFuckUpBarbara]

I have followed a couple of programmes designed for me by a PT, and I have also looked at the New Rules of Lifting for Women.

I will need a new programme in the next 4-6 weeks and I was thinking of trying something readily available (like Starting Strength, etc.) to save a bit of money.

Most of these seem to be designed for men, and for the purpose of gaining mass.

I want to burn fat and increase strength but I am not sure how to adapt these programmes for my goals, or even if it's possible.

Has anyone here got any experience of this?

[Thefitfatty]

I always do programs designed for men. Unless you're taking steroids or testosterone injections than you won't gain mass like a man does, but you'll get stronger.

[sleepwhenidie]

Have a look at Stronglifts 5x5 which isn't specifically for men but you might like it.

As fitfatty says, you won't gain mass easily, even many men struggle to do that - so don't avoid 'programmes for men' on that basis

Wander over to The Weights Room topic and you may find old threads useful and lots of posters who will answer your questions

[ShutTheFuckUpBarbara]

Thanks both!

I will have a look into the recommendations