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Old 03-17-2009, 09:07 PM   #3 (permalink)
push-it
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push-it is just getting started up in this joint
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Yes she should definitely be lifting heavy. Just make sure she's safe. I find 3x8 a good starting point for female clients. Most start on a full body split. Something like:

Squats
DB row
Pushups
Lunges
Pulldowns
OHP

I may even superset some of these together. Women tend to be able to hit muscle groups more frequently than men so full body works best for most - in the beginning.
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