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Women Cannot Bulk From Weightlifting Due to Testosterone Gap Doctor Claims

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published July 9, 2026 · Diary of a CEO · Women’s Fitness Expert: What You NEED To Know About Dieting & Exercise | Dr. Stephanie Estima
Women Cannot Bulk From Weightlifting Due to Testosterone Gap Doctor Claims
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Women’s Fitness Expert: What You NEED To Know About Dieting & Exercise | Dr. Stephanie Estima

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"It is the equivalent of saying, well, if you drive to the store to get some groceries, that you are going to be on par with Lewis Hamilton and you're going to be a Formula One driver. Right. It's just almost impossible for— I'm going to say 97 to 98% of women don't have the hormonal environment to bulk."

Dr. Estima directly challenged the widespread fear among women that lifting heavy weights will make them bulky, stating that 97-98% of women lack sufficient testosterone to build significant muscle mass. She compared the fear to thinking casual driving would make someone a Formula One racer, calling it a physiological impossibility that prevents women from strength training.

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Women’s Fitness Expert: What You NEED To Know About Dieting & Exercise | Dr. Stephanie Estima
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