Lady Lifters - Tell me what you lift.

byrdamy

I agree you guys are impressive! Most of my machine work I do not know the weight because the trainer puts the pin in, I think he is trying to deter me from obessing over amount of weight and focus on control, form, and reps.

I want to obsess over the weight. I will answer what I know

Bench Press: 95 max, 30lbs norm
Bicep Curl: 25-30lb barbell
Shoulder Press: machine maybe 50lb, DB 15lb
Lateral Raises: 10lb hate hate hate these byfar my weakest muscle
Skull Crushers: BB-35lb CR-45lb
Tricep Pulldowns: 45lb
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: 70
Barbell Row: never done these
Incline Dumbbell Flyes: never done these
Upright Row: 20lbs
Shoulder Shrug: Never do these
Seated Cable Row: never done these
Squats: Never weighted these or done them on machine
Standing Calf Raises: Don't do these often enough
Deadlift: 115 (only done this once)
Leg Press: not sure how much

lrdavenport23

Wow! Ladies these are definitely some impressive numbers! Looks like I have a lot of work to do. Thanks for sharing!

amnski

bump...maybe I will start a separate lifting program...have to modify for home though...no access to the gym

kittyfrost

5lbs at the moment...ha. I'm just starting, this is good so far. No program, just alternating upper/lower body days 4 times a week. I'll probably move up to 10lbs soon.

LorinaLynn

I mostly do machines, so I'm sure my numbers would be lower doing free weights. I do three sets of eight.

Bench Press: 130 on a very good day, if I do this first. Usually at least 110.
Bicep Curl: 40-50 (total)
Shoulder Press: 50-60
Lateral Raises: 30-40 (total)
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: 95
Seated Cable Row: 75
Leg Press: 230 usually... I have done up to 260, but my *kitten* hurt too much the next day. Call me a sissy, but I don't like pain.

girlnumber57

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turningstar

I've been doing n.r.o.l.w. for 3 weeks now, and never lifted before that in my life. I usually workout at home, and only have a few weights, so im sorta maxed out on some things, like deadlifts.

Deadlifts-68lb- I have to find some more things to attach to my bar to add weight. Its actually pretty funny to see.:-)
Barbell squats-65lb
Step ups-20 lb dumbbells- need more weights
shoulder presses-15 lb dumbbells
lunge-20lb dumbbells
Variation of seated row-55lb
Variation of lat pulldown-20lb bar

CountDown321

Ive been doing starting strength for about 6 or 7 weeks, and have done a small de-load during that time. The numbers below are my 1RM and all barbell exercise weights.

Bench Press: 80 lb
Shoulder Press: 60lb
Tricep Pulldowns: 45lb
Barbell Row: (Penlay Row) 85lb
Squats: 125 lb
Deadlift: 165 lb
Farmer's Walk: 50 lb for 30 second reps

sewerchick93

I generally do 3 sets of 10 reps
Bench Press: 30
Bicep Curl: 25
Shoulder Press: 20
Lateral Raises: 20
Skull Crushers:don't do
Tricep Pulldowns: 30
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown:60
Barbell Row: 25
Incline Dumbbell Flyes:dont do
Upright Row:20
Shoulder Shrug:dont do
Seated Cable Row: 50
Squats: 115
Standing Calf Raises:25
Deadlift:dont do
Leg Press:230

amysj303

I am also doing Stronglifts 5x5 (5 reps, 5 sets)

Squats: 85 lbs
Bench: 60 lbs
Pendlay Row: 55 lbs
Overhead Press: 45 lbs
Deadlifts: 115 lbs (only 1 set of 5 reps)

I did the Jamie Eason Livefit Trainer before this, I have been doing this since mid-April, and I was trying to eat more to support muscle growth but now it's bikini season so I might be doing something different for the summer and try bulking again in the fall.

CountDown321

I am also doing Stronglifts 5x5 (5 reps, 5 sets)

Squats: 85 lbs
Bench: 60 lbs
Pendlay Row: 55 lbs
Overhead Press: 45 lbs
Deadlifts: 115 lbs (only 1 set of 5 reps)

I did the Jamie Eason Livefit Trainer before this, I have been doing this since mid-April, and I was trying to eat more to support muscle growth but now it's bikini season so I might be doing something different for the summer and try bulking again in the fall.

Im doing Starting Strength on milf calorie deficit and doing fine. Certainly YMMV, however as long as you add weight every time until you've failed a couple times at the same weight you should continue to progress without having to eat for bulking up.

justdoit_steph

I follow one of Mark Rippitoe Workout Schedules which is 3 sets of 5 reps...

Squats - 135lbs
Bench Press - 85lbs
Dead Lift - 155lbs
Military Press - 70lbs
Bent Rows - 70lbs

I want to add that I do this on a Smith Machine only because that is all I have available at my FREE gym.

Just_Dot

I also do the Stronglifts 5x5...well, I switched to it after 5 months of NROLFW, and now I'm taking a break from lifting for the summer to cut and then I'll pick back up with lifting and bulking in the fall. Bio, the 5x5 numbers are recent and the other stuff is from New Rules.

Bench Press: 70 lbs
Bicep Curl: don't do
Overhead Press: 55 lbs
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: 80
Barbell row: 70
Seated Cable Row: 85
Squats: 100
Deadlift: 100


Good luck! Lifting kicks *kitten*.

marathon64

bump-you ladies rock!

chantya

So much info thanks ladies!

carrie_eggo

I am just coming back after a month and a half of sitting on my *kitten* and not lifting, so it's not as good as before:

Bench Press: 75lbs
Bicep Curl: 15 or 20 if I do them
Military Press: 50 lbs
Dumbbell Row: 25lbs
Squats: was 110lbs x 8 until I took a "break" now, 75lbs
Deadlift: was 135 lbs, now 95lbs

I also do split squats and reverse lunges (from deficit) with 15-20 lb dumbbells.

markyp33

I thought I would write in on behalf of my wife as she is not on MFP. She started lifting some three years ago just after we got married. Her weights and reps have remained fairly constant as follows:-

Washing basket 50kg twice a week
Dirty dishes 1kg twice a day
Ironing board 3kg as required
Lawn mower 30kg every Sunday
Car washing bucket 10kg Saturdaymornings
Window clean ladder 8kg fortnightly
Saucepans 2kg on demand
Vacuum cleaner 8kg daily

I have tried in earnest to increase her reps but everyone has their short comings.........

babycook

In October the first time I did leg presses I did them at 55 lbs. Now I'm at 315. I love leg day because it's the one day I can go really high on the weights. I feel strong on leg day.

Edestiny7

This is phase 2 of our physique challenge workout, in addition to several others not listed here. I have been lifting weights on and off for several years. Consistently for the past year.

Bench Press: 45 lbs. for 1 set of 12, 50 lbs. for 1 set of 10, 55 lbs. for 1 set of 8, 60 lbs. for 1 set of 6
Bicep Curl:12.5 lbs. for 3 sets of 12
Seated DB Military Press: 12.5 lbs. for 1 set of 12, 15 lbs. for 1 set of 10, 17.5 lbs. for 1 set of 8, 20 lbs. for set of 6
Lateral Raises: 4.4 lbs. for 1 set each of 12, 10, 8, 6
Skull Crushers:
Tricep Pulldowns: 20 lbs. for 3 sets of 12
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: 50 lbs. for 1 set of 12, 62.5 lbs. for 1 set of 10, 75 lb.s for 1 set of 8, 81.25 lbs. for 1 set of 6
Barbell Row:
Incline Dumbbell Flyes:
Upright Row: 30 lbs. for 1 set of 12, 35 lbs. for 1 set of 10, 40 lbs. for 1 set of 8, 50 lbs. for 1 set of 6
Shoulder Shrug:
Seated Cable Row: 50 lbs. for 1 set of 12, 62.5 lbs. for 1 set of 10, 75 lb.s for 1 set of 8, 81.25 lbs. for 1 set of 6
Squats: 55 lbs. for 1 set of 12, 65 lbs. for 1 set of 10, 75 lbs. for 1 set of 8, 85 lbs. for 1 set of 6
Seated Calf Raises: 55 lbs. for 4 sets of 20
Romanian Deadlift: 55 lbs. for 1 set of 12, 65 lbs. for 1 set of 10, 75 lbs. for 1 set of 8, 85 lbs. for 1 set of 6
Leg Press:

spazofthedead

Stronglifts since January. On a bit of a break until I start a more intermediate, lower-set program. My numbers will probably go down after my break, but this is what they are at the moment:

Bench Press: 85lbs
Shoulder Press: 70lbs
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: 110lbs
Barbell Row: 90lbs
Squats: 170lbs
Deadlift: 200lbs
Leg Press: 275lbs

I don't do a lot of the accessory lifts that were originally posted so I just cut them out. :P

Kristinemomof3

I was on the Lean Phase of Chalean Extreme up until Saturday when I had a SCAD heart attack. It may or may not have been due to lifting. I will never know. I was only lifting 20 lbs at the heaviest. I will go to cardiac rehab and go from there.

jenniejengin

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tuffytuffy1

Bench Press: 110 pounds, 6 reps
Bicep Curl: 15 pound dumbbells, 10 reps
Shoulder Press: not sure
Lateral Raises: 20 pounds, 10 reps
Skull Crushers: 15 pound dumbbells, 10 reps
Tricep Pulldowns: not sure
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: not sure
Barbell Row: I do dumbbell rows, 20 pound dumbbells 10 reps
Incline Dumbbell Flyes: 20 pound dumbbells, 10 reps
Upright Row: not sure
Shoulder Shrug: don't do
Seated Cable Row: not sure
Squats: 20 pound dumbbells, 15 reps
Standing Calf Raises: don't do
Deadlift: not sure
Leg Press: about 180 pounds? I think there are 4 plates on the machine, each weighing 45 pounds, 10 or 15 reps, can't remember

hesn92

I will tell you... only if you promise not to laugh... I just started. And I'm really weak. Lol.

These are all my 10 rep max's (roughly lol) All in pounds and all with barbells. These are the only exercises I do.

Squats: 50
Bench press: 35
Bent over rows: 40
Overhead press: 25
Stiff-legged deadlifts: 65
Bicep curls: 30
Calf raises: 85

I do 2 sets of each for 8 reps, and I increase it by one rep each week until I hit 12 reps then I start over again at 8 with a heavier weight. Or that's the plan. I found this routine on bodybuilding.com. I can give you the link if you want.

marathon64

I was on the Lean Phase of Chalean Extreme up until Saturday when I had a SCAD heart attack. It may or may not have been due to lifting. I will never know. I was only lifting 20 lbs at the heaviest. I will go to cardiac rehab and go from there.

Holy **** are you serious? That is horrible! I wish you swift healing!!! Can I ask if you had any coronary issues previous to this!!?? Are you home? Be well!!!!

AlayshaJ

These are not my one rep max. Its set of 4x8 or 3x10. Depending

Bench Press: 55ish?
Bicep Curl: 20
Shoulder Press: 35
Lateral Raises: 10
Skull Crushers: 35
Tricep Pulldowns: 50
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: 55
Barbell Row: 40
Incline Dumbbell Flyes: 15?
Upright Row: 35
Shoulder Shrug: I dont remember
Seated Cable Row: 65
Squats: 95
Standing Calf Raises: 45
Deadlift: Just learned these. 50
Leg Press: 125

FrugalMomsRock75

bump.

sharonloraine

5'7" 150lbs 50 years old


Leg Curls 3-8 80
Leg Extension 3-8 110
Nautilus Preacher Curl 3-8 65
Triceps Extension 3-8 45
Shoulder Press 3-8 85
Lat Pulldown 3 -10 80
Abdominal Crunches 3-8 110
Vertical Chest 6-8 60
Rear Delt/pec fly seated 3-8 60
Hip Abduction, Machine, Seated 3-8 160
Hip Adduction 3-8 110
Triceps Pull-down 3-8 80

Kristinemomof3

I was on the Lean Phase of Chalean Extreme up until Saturday when I had a SCAD heart attack. It may or may not have been due to lifting. I will never know. I was only lifting 20 lbs at the heaviest. I will go to cardiac rehab and go from there.

Holy **** are you serious? That is horrible! I wish you swift healing!!! Can I ask if you had any coronary issues previous to this!!?? Are you home? Be well!!!!

Nope, no issues before, have always worked out, but 2 months ago just started lifting heavier. I am home, slowly recovering. I had two stents put in and a bunch of meds to now take.

Cait_Sidhe

I'm doing NROL4W. I'm about to start stage 4.

Bench Press:2 25 lb dumbbells (working my way up).
Bicep Curl:

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Shoulder Press: 2 25 lb dumbbells
Lateral Raises:

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Skull Crushers:

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Tricep Pulldowns:

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Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: 110 lb
Barbell Row: depends on what the exercise is, there's different types. I'm gonna go with 70 lb.
Incline Dumbbell Flyes:

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Upright Row:

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Shoulder Shrug:

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Seated Cable Row: 110 lb
Squats: 115 lb
Standing Calf Raises:

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Deadlift: 115 lb
Leg Press:

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I suspect most of these are machines, I don't do those.