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Old 12-20-2007, 12:52 PM
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My main reason for disliking push/pulls is you end up with bench and shoulder press on the same day. For me they are so similar, and use so many of the same muscles that it is impossible to hit both movements with optimal wieghts. Regardless of the order you do them in, you will tire out from doing one or the other first. I like having them on seperate days all together, but I suppose thats just personal prefrence.

I will admit I'm not the most well versed in how a female should lift, but IMO it shouldnt be much different then a male. I would do 3 full body workouts a week, similar to the starr or ripptoe 5x5, just using machines instead of free wieghts if thats how your comfortable.
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