# 195. Strength Training Questions Women Ask Most (How to Lift Heavier and Progress Safely)

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Podcast: [Strong Is a Mindset](https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-is-a-mindset-5572120)
Published: 2026-03-18T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://carriehollandmd.com/strength-training-questions-women-ask-most/
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## Resource

Strength training doesn't have to be complicated. But it can feel confusing when you're trying to figure it out on your own. Questions like how heavy you should be lifting, how to structure your workouts, or how to work toward a pull-up come up all the time. And in this episode, I answer some of the most common strength training questions I hear from my clients and coaching community so you can train with more clarity and confidence. Listen in this week to learn how to progress when the next dumbbell feels too heavy, how to know if the weight you're lifting is challenging enough, and how to protect your joints while still getting stronger. I'll also explain why soreness isn't required for progress, how long your workouts actually need to be, and how to structure your strength training across the week so it fits into real life. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/195 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/carriehollandmd https://www.instagram.com/carriehollandmd/

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