Lifting heavy?

jenslife82

I see it posted all the time in the message boards about girls lifting heavy. What does that mean? How heavy (in lbs) is that? I lift crates and boxes all the time where I work anywhere from 35-65lbs that seems heavy to me lol. I'm very interested in strength training because I still have more than 100lbs to lose. Seriously hoping to not need surgery for excess skin when it's all said and done.

Determinednoob

85% or more of your 1 rep max.

check this is you want to lift http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/686963-large-collection-of-info-for-beginners

jenslife82

Thank you. That's very helpful!

Awkward30

Heavy is relative. However many reps you do, the last ones should be tough. And in the beginning there should be fast progression as you make a lot of neuromuscular adaptations.

If you need a plan, the book 'new rules of lifting for women' was my starting point (and a lot of others around here)