Why should you lift heavy things is the name of a post I recently found.   It address the question that every woman asks - Will I get bulky and  look like a man?.  That and other questions are addressed in this article, which It seems that is NOT an opinion but a review of several scientific papers.

Interestingly it is not just lifting but also lowering the weight what will make you stronger.   Food for thought!!   Read the article by clicking here.