Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Jacqueline Fernandez Debunks Myth About Women Getting Bulky From Weightlifting
Some people think that if women lift heavy weights, they will get very big and muscular, like men.
But this is not true!
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez says that her friend Disha Patani lifts very heavy weights but still looks very feminine and has nice curves.
A fitness expert, Sadhna Singh, explains that women's bodies naturally make it hard to build big muscles because they have less testosterone than men.
Lifting weights actually helps women build strong, toned muscles that make them look leaner and healthier, not bulky.
It's about building strength and feeling good, not necessarily looking a certain way.
Starting with lighter weights and learning the right way to lift can be a fun and empowering experience for women.
Jacqueline Fernandez addressed the misconception that women become bulky from lifting weights.
She cited Disha Patani as an example of a woman who lifts heavy weights but remains feminine and curvy.
Fitness expert Sadhna Singh explained that women have lower testosterone levels, making it difficult to build large muscle mass.
Heavy weight training for women enhances muscle density, posture, and metabolism, leading to a leaner look.
Building strength and building muscle size are different processes, with strength gains often from neuromuscular adaptations.
- Who
- Jacqueline Fernandez and Sadhna Singh
- What
- Debunking the myth that women gain bulky muscles from weightlifting
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To address a persistent misconception about women's fitness
- Key Figure
- Jacqueline Fernandez
- Topic
- Women and weightlifting
- Misconception Addressed
- Women will look bulky after lifting heavy weights
- Expert Opinion
- Sadhna Singh, Senior Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant
- Physiological Factor
- Women have lower testosterone levels than men