10 Things Only Girls Who Lift Understand

5. ...But Suddenly Wanting to Ask for Help from that Cute Trainer

"Hey, so I feel like I have a lot of tension in my shoulders. Could you check my form? Also, what are you doing later?"

6. Constantly Trying to Get Your Friends to Lift With You

"No, you will not bulk up and look like a man. Do I look like a man to you?"

7. Wanting to Happy Dance When You Nail That Last Rep

Don't mind me, I'm just going to bust out my Beyonc? moves for a second—because I'm a total badass!

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8. Making Weird Grunting Noises

Wow, that actually did make that deadlift easier. But did I really just do that?!

9. Wanting to Spray Air Freshener in the Weight Room

Welp, I'm one of the only girls here—again—and it smells like straight-up man stank in here.

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10. Wondering If Those Guys Actually Plan on Lifting a Weight

They do two reps and then talk about fantasy football for 12 minutes. P.S.: I need that bench.

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