Calculating how much you just lifted

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kassiebby1124
kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
edited January 7 in Fitness and Exercise
Well hi. I've been lifting for a while, but I'm not sure how to measure how MUCH I've lifted. I don't know if I include the weight of the bar (they weigh 45lbs) in addition to the weights added, or the plates alone. I've been including the weight of the bar as well as the plates I used.

Example:
2 25lb plates= 50 lbs

2 25lbs plates + 45lb bar= 95lbs <---This is what I do.

Which is the proper weight lifted?

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  • ubermensch13
    ubermensch13 Posts: 824 Member
    include the bar, you lifted it as well.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Well hi. I've been lifting for a while, but I'm not sure how to measure how MUCH I've lifted. I don't know if I include the weight of the bar (they weigh 45lbs) in addition to the weights added, or the plates alone. I've been including the weight of the bar as well as the plates I used.

    Example:
    2 25lb plates= 50 lbs

    2 25lbs plates + 45lb bar= 90lbs <---This is what I do.

    Which is the proper weight lifted?

    Actually, 2 25lb plates and a 45 lb bar is 95 lbs =p

    But yes, the bar totally counts!
  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
    Well hi. I've been lifting for a while, but I'm not sure how to measure how MUCH I've lifted. I don't know if I include the weight of the bar (they weigh 45lbs) in addition to the weights added, or the plates alone. I've been including the weight of the bar as well as the plates I used.

    Example:
    2 25lb plates= 50 lbs

    2 25lbs plates + 45lb bar= 90lbs <---This is what I do.

    Which is the proper weight lifted?

    Actually, 2 25lb plates and a 45 lb bar is 95 lbs =p

    But yes, the bar totally counts!
    xD I'm bad at math. Thank you.

    And thank you everyone else (: I've been lifting a lot more than I thought <3
  • xF7x
    xF7x Posts: 143
    I add everything, including the bar...

    NOW IN A SEPARATE note...

    I am contemplating for "measuring" purposes what is the total weight lifted per muscle group

    then the total weight lifted on any given workout...

    then for intensity purposes... the weight divided by time.... total weight/mins = intensity factor

    Given the premise that the more intense the "better" results... not a proven theory... just something to have a reference and see how it works..
  • vanguardfitness
    vanguardfitness Posts: 720 Member
    The bar and the plates. If you're doing squats, don't include your body weight.
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