Think lifting weights isn’t for beginners? Think again. 🧠 💪 Let’s debunk some of the biggest beginner weightlifting myths; with the science to back it up. 🧬 MYTH #1: You need to be fit before you start lifting weights. TRUTH: Strength training is how you build cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Even beginners show rapid improvements in strength, metabolism, and insulin sensitivity when starting a new lifting program. MYTH #2: Light weights + high reps = toned muscles. TRUTH: “Toning” is the result of increased lean muscle mass and reduced fat. Studies show that progressive overload (gradually increasing weight over time) leads to better strength gains and hypertrophy, even for beginners. MYTH #3: Lifting will make you bulky. TRUTH: For most people, especially beginners, lifting weights builds lean muscle and burns fat. “Bulk” requires a sustained caloric surplus, years of training, and serious commitment toward a weightlifting goal. Whether your goal is strength, fat loss, o...