Women: How much do you lift?
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Took the words right outta my mouth!!!I do dead lifts with a bar 50 lbs on it. Bicep and Triceps 15 lbs. I don't really like to use heavy weights because I just want to tone.
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Did you know muscle "tone" is just visible muscle?
Toned=muscle... And for the record, women don't have the naturally occurring testosterone necessary to build "bulky" man muscles.0 -
Squat 3X5 or 5X5 at 140 (low-bar, parallel)
Bench 3X5 at 73
Deadlift 1X3 or 5 at 165
Overhead press 5X5 at 60
Row 3x5 at 80
I'm glad this thread popped up - I've been feeling like I haven't been progressing in my weight loss, but I'm lifting pretty well so it made me feel better to post something positive.
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Ok so I just started last week and I do 20lbs squat, overhead press, and deadlift, using a weighted barbell doing 5 x 5. Once I can do 40lbs safely I want to move over to the squat rack. I've tried using the squat rack and the bar is too heavy for me to lift.0
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Been lifting for 5 weeks with 5x5 strong lifts
squat 110 lb
deadlift 88lb
back row 77lb
bench press 33lb
I have really poor upper body strength......0 -
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I lifted weights all through high school, but haven't touched a barbell in 11 years. Started back this summer, and after 6 weeks of heavy lifting (oh how I've missed it!), I maxed out at:
DL - 215
Squat - 155 (never been good at squats, even though I have very strong legs/glutes)
BP - 1300 -
I do dead lifts with a bar 50 lbs on it. Bicep and Triceps 15 lbs. I don't really like to use heavy weights because I just want to tone.
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heavy weights is how you tone. technically- even though 'toned' is just kind of a made up word by the fitness industry to trick women- for god only knows what reason.
learn to do the heavy weights- the compound lifts- I'm a bellydancer. trust me... I'm plenty 'toned' and I'm pulling some quality weights. doooooo eeeeeeeeeeettttttttttttttttttt
lift ALL the things!
so another thought- anyone working over head squats- I transitioned to front squats (or rather alternating between front and back) and I'm seriously considering bringing over heads in... I have good enough mobility for it. I feel like it's more of a neat lift to do rather than a fundamental one- but meh- I like doing challenging things. Anyone else tapping into those?0 -
Bench 5x5 @ 65lbs
Squat 5x5 @ 80lbs
Deadlift 5x5 @ 115lbs
Pendlay Row 5x 5 @ 80lbs
OHPress is a shameful 45lbs... I just can't add to these yet lol0 -
Squat-255
Deadlift-275
Bench-150
No gloves, chalk only, no straps, wraps with maxes
You're profile pic is super inspiring !!
4th week into this new life style :
military press : 40lbs
squat : 70lbs
deadlift : 60lbs
bench press : 50 lbs....3 sets 8 - 10 reps .....you all got me inspired to step it up !!0 -
Squat-255
Deadlift-275
Bench-150
No gloves, chalk only, no straps, wraps with maxes
You're profile pic is super inspiring !!
4th week into this new life style :
military press : 40lbs
squat : 70lbs
deadlift : 60lbs
bench press : 50 lbs....3 sets 8 - 10 reps .....you all got me inspired to step it up !!
thank you sweetie
And thanks for the FR too!
Keep doing EXACTLY what your doing, and you'll be hittin' triples in no time! :drinker:0 -
that's what we are here for!!!
just keep going- it's okay to drop some reps for weight's sake. doing sets of 1 is totally a thing. Mine didn't get better till after I started getting well into the 200s. like I said a few posts ago- I thought I was going to stall hard core on 185.
Also- have you all tried alternate grips? I have a for **** straight grip- and I can't really switch alternate grips- I'm unfortunately (due to a wrist injury) pretty much locked into L over hand and R under hand for a alternate grip- but it has made a big different- my straight grip is for chit. LOL
Tried the mixed grip today after deloading a little for form issues, and I must say that was the ticket, it helped tremendously. Thanks
I definitely will keep going slow and steady with my head up. :drinker:0 -
I've been at it for about a month or so now.
Squat 110 lbs
DL: 105 lbs
Bench: 65 (actually did it the first time yesterday)
Leg press: hit a new PR last week of 300. I was pretty pumped.0 -
that's what we are here for!!!
just keep going- it's okay to drop some reps for weight's sake. doing sets of 1 is totally a thing. Mine didn't get better till after I started getting well into the 200s. like I said a few posts ago- I thought I was going to stall hard core on 185.
Also- have you all tried alternate grips? I have a for **** straight grip- and I can't really switch alternate grips- I'm unfortunately (due to a wrist injury) pretty much locked into L over hand and R under hand for a alternate grip- but it has made a big different- my straight grip is for chit. LOL
Tried the mixed grip today after deloading a little for form issues, and I must say that was the ticket, it helped tremendously. Thanks
I definitely will keep going slow and steady with my head up. :drinker:
YAY YAY YAY YAY
I really was fighting it - and I was like- meh I didn't think it would do anything- but now I even grab the 25 lb bar to demonstrate- I grab alternate grip.
good- let's see how the next month goes for you- I bet you will see a huge difference!!!0 -
DL - 75kg
Squat - 47.5kg - deloaded from 55 - 45 on Monday
OHP - 25kg (rubbish at this)
Bench - 35kg
Clean - 35 kg
This is after 9 weeks - started my squat with a broom handle with 2.5kg plates 0 -
DL - 185 lbs
Squat - don't do anymore due to crappy knees - more body weight for squats specifically
Leg Press - 360 lbs
Bench - 95 lbs
> need to do moreeeeeeeee0 -
DL - 185 lbs
Squat - don't do anymore due to crappy knees - more body weight for squats specifically
Leg Press - 360 lbs
Bench - 95 lbs
> need to do moreeeeeeeee
you are not the first person to tell me this- I don't really grasp how you can't squat a weight because of knees- but you can leg press almost 400 lbs.... that statement cannot reconcile themselves in my brain. the mechanics of a leg press are way more unnatural than a squat- so I'm not sure how that works.
I know a guy who's a trainer- very fit and very knowledgeable- said the same thing- I almost dropped my jaw on the dirty gym floor to hear him say that... I just don't understand it.
edit- not saying this to be nasty or mean- merely I actually literally don't understand it. it baffles me.0 -
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you are not the first person to tell me this- I don't really grasp how you can't squat a weight because of knees- but you can leg press almost 400 lbs.... that statement cannot reconcile themselves in my brain. the mechanics of a leg press are way more unnatural than a squat- so I'm not sure how that works.
I know a guy who's a trainer- very fit and very knowledgeable- said the same thing- I almost dropped my jaw on the dirty gym floor to hear him say that... I just don't understand it.
edit- not saying this to be nasty or mean- merely I actually literally don't understand it. it baffles me.
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JoRocca, I think most people do not do the leg press properly, thus claim huge numbers on the thing. I actually HATE the leg press because of this reason... and it is an unnatural position. Might as well categorize it with the smith machine IMO.
ETA- Sorry, I messed up the quote. I only wanted to quote your comment, not the other.0 -
Weight lift 6 times a week.... Squats, shoulder presses, lateral pulldown, skull crushers, lunges, etc...0
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JoRocca, I think most people do not do the leg press properly, thus claim huge numbers on the thing. I actually HATE the leg press because of this reason... and it is an unnatural position. Might as well categorize it with the smith machine IMO.
ETA- Sorry, I messed up the quote. I only wanted to quote your comment, not the other.
no worries
it's just [ quote ] QUOTE STUFF and then bracket / quote bracket.. I never use the quote button any more- I just CTL C and CTL V then type the quote part- pretty sure that makes me the laziest- extra working person I know. it's stilly.
interesting- I'd like to do more research on it- I like the sled press- that one doesn't bother me- it makes more sense (you are physically sitting up right and you push yourself away - the foot plate form stays in place- so totally opposite of the leg press. I do like that- it's not CRAZY different- but I feel like it's a way more normal way of moving the weight- I prefer it over leg press-
i'll have to do research on it- I haven't yet- only just heard people say what you've said about it.0 -
JoRocca, I think most people do not do the leg press properly, thus claim huge numbers on the thing. I actually HATE the leg press because of this reason... and it is an unnatural position. Might as well categorize it with the smith machine IMO.
ETA- Sorry, I messed up the quote. I only wanted to quote your comment, not the other.
no worries
it's just [ quote ] QUOTE STUFF and then bracket / quote bracket.. I never use the quote button any more- I just CTL C and CTL V then type the quote part- pretty sure that makes me the laziest- extra working person I know. it's stilly.
interesting- I'd like to do more research on it- I like the sled press- that one doesn't bother me- it makes more sense (you are physically sitting up right and you push yourself away - the foot plate form stays in place- so totally opposite of the leg press. I do like that- it's not CRAZY different- but I feel like it's a way more normal way of moving the weight- I prefer it over leg press-
i'll have to do research on it- I haven't yet- only just heard people say what you've said about it.
I actually never use the forums anymore (except this thread, because of, well, long dumb story)... I get so furious with the ignorance and lack of interest in true knowledge that I would end up pissy and frustrated when I would try to help people.
I stick to the compound lifts, and mostly dumbbells. I believe in building up those stabilizer muscles and using a bunch of machines wont do that!
They also wont help me win big at competitions
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lol
well if you are going to be in a thread- this is a good one I suppose.
I am on them all the time- my job is eitehr REALLY boring or really busy- so in the really boring times- forums. YAY.
And YAY for big compound lifts
what type of competitions do you do?0 -
Powerlifting... But to be honest, its all been training up until next month when I compete in my first meet.0
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JoRocca, I think most people do not do the leg press properly, thus claim huge numbers on the thing. I actually HATE the leg press because of this reason... and it is an unnatural position. Might as well categorize it with the smith machine IMO.
ETA- Sorry, I messed up the quote. I only wanted to quote your comment, not the other.
no worries
it's just [ quote ] QUOTE STUFF and then bracket / quote bracket.. I never use the quote button any more- I just CTL C and CTL V then type the quote part- pretty sure that makes me the laziest- extra working person I know. it's stilly.
interesting- I'd like to do more research on it- I like the sled press- that one doesn't bother me- it makes more sense (you are physically sitting up right and you push yourself away - the foot plate form stays in place- so totally opposite of the leg press. I do like that- it's not CRAZY different- but I feel like it's a way more normal way of moving the weight- I prefer it over leg press-
i'll have to do research on it- I haven't yet- only just heard people say what you've said about it.
I actually never use the forums anymore (except this thread, because of, well, long dumb story)... I get so furious with the ignorance and lack of interest in true knowledge that I would end up pissy and frustrated when I would try to help people.
I stick to the compound lifts, and mostly dumbbells. I believe in building up those stabilizer muscles and using a bunch of machines wont do that!
They also wont help me win big at competitions
Most people want quick easy answers. This site is no different than anywhere else. I'll give basic advice but won't get into a pissing match with anyone because it just doesn't matter. I know what I do, what works for me and what level of competition I've been at and won't argue with anyone's bro science because internet opinions are generally worthless.
Summary, I agree 0 -
YAY. I do mini internal ones through internet forums and stuff- I love power lifting. good stuff!!!
Well I hope you do really well- I'll be interested to know how it goes for you!0 -
JoRocca, I think most people do not do the leg press properly, thus claim huge numbers on the thing. I actually HATE the leg press because of this reason... and it is an unnatural position. Might as well categorize it with the smith machine IMO.
ETA- Sorry, I messed up the quote. I only wanted to quote your comment, not the other.
no worries
it's just [ quote ] QUOTE STUFF and then bracket / quote bracket.. I never use the quote button any more- I just CTL C and CTL V then type the quote part- pretty sure that makes me the laziest- extra working person I know. it's stilly.
interesting- I'd like to do more research on it- I like the sled press- that one doesn't bother me- it makes more sense (you are physically sitting up right and you push yourself away - the foot plate form stays in place- so totally opposite of the leg press. I do like that- it's not CRAZY different- but I feel like it's a way more normal way of moving the weight- I prefer it over leg press-
i'll have to do research on it- I haven't yet- only just heard people say what you've said about it.
I actually never use the forums anymore (except this thread, because of, well, long dumb story)... I get so furious with the ignorance and lack of interest in true knowledge that I would end up pissy and frustrated when I would try to help people.
I stick to the compound lifts, and mostly dumbbells. I believe in building up those stabilizer muscles and using a bunch of machines wont do that!
They also wont help me win big at competitions
Most people want quick easy answers. This site is no different than anywhere else. I'll give basic advice but won't get into a pissing match with anyone because it just doesn't matter. I know what I do, what works for me and what level of competition I've been at and won't argue with anyone's bro science because internet opinions are generally worthless.
Summary, I agree
Most peoples egos are bigger than their desire to change... or do things the right way.0 -
Woot Woot for the strong women!!!
I started lifting at the end of May this year. Love it. LOVE.
Bench: 165 Lbs (can I get a What?) x 1
Dead Lift: 185lbs
Bent over Row: 120lbs
OHP:90lbs
Lat pull downs: 90lbs
Hip Thrust: 145 ( just started these last week...love them so far!)
I cannot do heavy squats....and will not do seated press either....my patellar tendon pops to the side in protest. Very Frustrating. I found the hip thrusts, but they just don't feel as bad *kitten* as squatting super heavy....I do step ups and HIIT for legs as well as leg ext and ham curls....but really dislike the machines!0 -
I just started going to the gym with my husband this week... I am lifting with him (first time this week). I have to learn to get my form correct so I've just been working with the 45lb bar, no weights added :sad: maybe I'll get there some day. Monday we did squats, dead lifts and calf raises and today we worked on arms (I don't remember what the name of the different things we did). I'm a noobs....0
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Bench: 165 Lbs (can I get a What?) x 1
Wow, nice work!0 -
I just started going to the gym with my husband this week... I am lifting with him (first time this week). I have to learn to get my form correct so I've just been working with the 45lb bar, no weights added :sad: maybe I'll get there some day. Monday we did squats, dead lifts and calf raises and today we worked on arms (I don't remember what the name of the different things we did). I'm a noobs....
My trainer made me start with a PVC pipe three months ago - we all start somewhere. You made it to the dark side - the hard part is over - prepare to fall in love with lifting! 0 -
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