Women, how much do you lift?

RoseTheWarrior

JoRocka wrote: »

RoseTheWarrior wrote: »

I'm with the wimpy side here. I've been doing SL 5 x 5 for almost 2 months and my squat is at 65 lbs. If I go higher I just fall forward. I have degenerative disc disease, arthritis in my spine, and possibly bulging discs. I don't know if I should even be doing squats now. I was hoping maybe switching to smith machine might be better but from reading the above posts, it seems I'm just screwed and should probably go back to sitting on the couch. If I sound grouchy, I am. It makes me angry that I can't seem to do what everyone else can do

You're fine right where you are- do not compare yourself- you keep on making the body you have better.

For what its' worth I sit next to men at my gym and watch them bench what I can't even squat- and I want to be embarrassed and ashamed- but the problem is- this is the body I have- I gotta make it work. comparing it to some big barrel chested man won't get my bench or my squat up.

It just makes me sad- take joy and pride in the fact you're doing work and making progress- it may be slow- but its' still progress. Be okay with that. I promise you- everyone else is okay with it too.

But... I'm a warrior! I need to work my muscles to wield the big sword

sistrsprkl

All 5x5

Squat: 135
Bench: 75
Overhead Press: 55
Deadlift: 175
Row: 90

christch

Front squat 50 kg 110lb not allowed to do back squats as can't load back
Deadlift 75 kg 165 lb
Bench 37.5 kg 82.5lb
Leg extensions 20 kg 44lb single leg
Leg curl 20kg 44 lb single leg
Shoulder Press 20kg 44lb
Lat pull down 40kg 88lb
Bicep curl 9 kg 19.8lb
Single Arm row 12kg 26.4lb
Seated Row 40kg 88lb

Find some lifts easier than others - long arms and legs don't always make for easy lifting.
One day I hope to be able to lift heavy too and maybe get into 500 lb club.

christch

Oops posted twice

ltworide

Front Squats: 3RM@135 lbs.
Deadlifts: 1RM@260 lbs
Military press: 1RM@70 lbs
Bicep Curl: no idea, don't do them
Lat pulldown: Very rarely do these, last time I did I think was 5x10-12 reps@120 lbs.
Chest press on swiss ball with Dumbbells: 6x3 using 45 lb Dumbbells
Leg curl: no idea, don't do them
Swiss ball single leg curl using 25 lb resistance band: 3x10-15/side
Leg extension: no idea, don't do them.

lavender101

I've just started, so I'm a little light for where I'd like to be eventually, but:

Squat: 100 for 1 rep, 70 for sets of 8
Bicep curl: 20lb for 3 sets of 10
Leg Press: 200 for sets of 8
Leg Curl: 40 for 3 sets of 8

Working my way up! My goal for 2016 is to squat my body weight (currently around 140ish)

mustb60

Just a beginner here. Inspiring and awesome lifting post!!