Hi all

[Ava]

Hi all. I've been doing the 5x5 program for 2 weeks now, and decided to get involved in the forums to help stay motivated. I'm 21, female, 5'8" and 150lbs (172cm and 68kg). My goal here is to build muscle; losing weight is not that important to me, as adding muscle will also add weight.

I did kickboxing/martial arts for 6 years, from age 10 to 16, but since quitting I have lost a lot of the muscle mass I had built up from it, especially in my legs. Upper body strength is easier and more fun to work on, which is why everyone (except SL 5x5!) focuses on it, but my goals right now are to squat and deadlift 150lbs(bodyweight). Once I get that the next step will be 1.5xBW squat.

[Love_Deadlifts]

It's always good to see a woman who's not afraid to lift heavy. Good luck to you, hit the weights and you'll be squatting 225 lbs before you know it.

[rere]

Welcome.