opinions please

jenncalicollins617
jenncalicollins617 Posts: 79 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Not sure if I'm pushing myself hard enough. I'm on week 12 of lifting & 6 months since stating gym. This is what I do & where I'm at....
4x aweek- weights. 3x aweek cardio
Squat- 215lbs
Deadlifts- 190lbs
Rows- 90lbs
OH press- 70lbs
Bench- 90lbs

I'm a 40+ female, 167lbs, 5'8"

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  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    jenncalicollins617 wrote: »
    Not sure if I'm pushing myself hard enough.

    I'd need to know what your overall goal is.
  • alyhuggan
    alyhuggan Posts: 717 Member
    A 215lb squat with a 190lb deadlift and 90lb bench doesn't really add up. Are you referring to Barbell Squats? If so film yourself and make sure you are going all the way to parallel as that is an unbelievable lift for 12 weeks!

    Your lifts seem reasonable for 12 weeks. As long as you are making progress body wise or strength wise you are fine!
  • jenncalicollins617
    jenncalicollins617 Posts: 79 Member
    I guess a little more specifics would help. Overall goals are, first to be healthier. I also want to be strong & look lean & have defined muscels. I started on a cut this past week because with everything I've read that seemed to be what was needed to acheive those results, eventually.

    I started doing the SL 5x5 12 weeks ago. My oldest son (who lifts) helps me & checks my form for me regularly, so I'm confident my form is great.
    I've followed the app 100%
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