Women: how much do you lift?

sarahrbraun

I have been doing strength work for 3.5 months now, and I was kinda wondering if I am lifting "heavy" or average.

back extension: 90-110#, 2 sets of 20
seated crunch: 30# 60-100 reps
hip adduction/abduction: 70-90# , 50-100 reps
lat pull down: 30#, about 40 reps
tricep press: 40#, about 40 reps
pec fly: 25#, 25 reps
biceps curl: 10-15#, 20 reps


I know I do other exercises, but I cannot remember them off the top of my head right now.

schwest76

I've been weight lifting for about three months and I usually do 3 sets of 6-10 a piece. Here's where I'm at now:

flat bench chest press- 85 pounds (this includes the bar)
bicep machine curl- 55
lat pulldown- 70-90
skull crushers(triceps)- 40
shoulders- 40

My husband has been doing weights forever and he said if I can only do 4 reps or less in a set than I am doing to much weight and will bulk up.

Hope that helps! It gives me great pleasure to see I can do more than some guys at the gym.

DopeItUp

I have been doing strength work for 3.5 months now, and I was kinda wondering if I am lifting "heavy" or average.

back extension: 90-110#, 2 sets of 20
seated crunch: 30# 60-100 reps
hip adduction/abduction: 70-90# , 50-100 reps
lat pull down: 30#, about 40 reps
tricep press: 40#, about 40 reps
pec fly: 25#, 25 reps
biceps curl: 10-15#, 20 reps


I know I do other exercises, but I cannot remember them off the top of my head right now.

That's probably pretty light considering the insane amount of reps you're doing. Try something like 3x8 or 5x5 or similar. It'll take less time and you'll get a better workout with better gains.

margojr4

Max weight as of this week..

squat rack - 190
bench press - 105
pull ups x2
chin ups x4
deadlift - 120
bent over row - 40 dbells
shoulder press - 20 dbells
bicep curl- 25 dbells or 60 zbar
skull crushers - 25 dbells or 50 zbar

2-3 sets, 8-12 reps

Every three weeks I try to up my weights with low reps. I will continue this process for many reasons.


As you can see from my photos, I have not bulked up. I have lost inches, body fat and I feel amazing!

:drinker:

sarahrbraun

I've been weight lifting for about three months and I usually do 3 sets of 6-10 a piece. Here's where I'm at now:

flat bench chest press- 85 pounds (this includes the bar)
bicep machine curl- 55
lat pulldown- 70-90
skull crushers(triceps)- 40
shoulders- 40

My husband has been doing weights forever and he said if I can only do 4 reps or less in a set than I am doing to much weight and will bulk up.

Hope that helps! It gives me great pleasure to see I can do more than some guys at the gym.

I had a situation friday where some guy before me did 12 reps of 110# ( maybe 130...not 100% sure) on the back extension. I jumped on and did 40 reps of 90#. His jaw dropped and he said " thanks for making me look bad!"

sarahrbraun

I have been doing strength work for 3.5 months now, and I was kinda wondering if I am lifting "heavy" or average.

back extension: 90-110#, 2 sets of 20
seated crunch: 30# 60-100 reps
hip adduction/abduction: 70-90# , 50-100 reps
lat pull down: 30#, about 40 reps
tricep press: 40#, about 40 reps
pec fly: 25#, 25 reps
biceps curl: 10-15#, 20 reps


I know I do other exercises, but I cannot remember them off the top of my head right now.

That's probably pretty light considering the insane amount of reps you're doing. Try something like 3x8 or 5x5 or similar. It'll take less time and you'll get a better workout with better gains.

I only do 20-30 minutes 3-4x a week. I'm not sure what I am aiming for, other than being toned. I want to save up to buy a few sessions with a trainer to set up a formal plan....