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Originally Posted by riverfish1
can anyone point me to resources for convincing females (specifically my gf) that starting strength won't immediately turn them into female bodybuilders? Including anything about how making your muscles "long and lean", high reps low weight, etc is pretty much bull**** would also help? The GF is insisting that she wants her muscles to be "longer and leaner" and since the fitness industry talks about it, it must be true.
It took me years to convince my wife. I finally did, but she still hates lifting weights because its harder than low intensity cardio or running. I wish I remembered what finally convinced her, but I dont.
Whatever argument you give, its likely to be met with significant resistance. Good luck.