Hey Ladies..How strong are you!!?

kirstyfairhead
kirstyfairhead Posts: 220 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm 4' 11", 39 years old and a newbie lifter.

I'm curious as to what weights you ladies out there are lifting and how long it took you to get there.

I'm in my 5th week, having never lifted more than a shopping bag, and this is where I'm at:

8 reps x 3 sets

Leg Press - 110lb
Dumbbell Row - 14lb
Diagonal Wood Chops (cable) - 20lb
Dumbbell Shoulder Press - 2 x 8lb
Lat Pulldown - 35lb

Have had a bit of help with form (bad back so wanted to make sure I was doing it right) and will be starting Squats and Deadlifts next week.

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  • meperry74
    meperry74 Posts: 21 Member
    I'm 5'6" and 39 years old, I began lifting 10 weeks ago and I am currently at:

    8 rep 2 sets

    90 lbs chest press
    100 lbs lat pull down
    151 lbs tricep push down
    400 lbs calf press
    320 lbs leg press

    I'm loving it!!
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    I'm 5'10", 28 years old, and been lifting just over 6 months:

    Sets are 5x5 with a barbell (except deadlift 1x5)

    Squat - 150
    Deadlift - 195
    OHP - 60
    Bench - 80
    Row - 70
    Lat Pulldown - 95
  • kmrichardson1
    kmrichardson1 Posts: 41 Member
    I've been lifting for 4 weeks and my sets are 5x5 with a barbell:
    Squat: 140
    Deadlift: 165
    OHP: 65
    Bench: 90
    Row: 85
  • murphy612
    murphy612 Posts: 734 Member
    As people start posting their weights I just wanted to make sure to remind you that everyone's strengths are different and it's important not to compare yourself to others. How much you lift and how much you progress are goals you set for yourself and not anyone else :-) I only say this because I started to get discouraged when I couldn't lift what other people did and since you're new I didn't want you to get discouraged either! My upper body is stronger than most women's but my lower body (especially squats) are less than most.

    Good luck and welcome to lifting, you'll love the results!!!
  • Jenny_Ren1
    Jenny_Ren1 Posts: 65 Member
    I'm 5'6", 33 and I'm a newbie as well. I started lifting 3 wks ago.

    I do 3 sets of 10-12 reps

    bench press 55
    dumb bell curl 20
    tricep push 25
    lat pulldown 62.5
    leg press 200

    I know I should be doing squats, but I'm just too fat!! I'm trying to work away some belly fat before I incorporate them. :happy:
  • strongestgirl10
    strongestgirl10 Posts: 26 Member
    Been lifting on and off for years. In May 2013, I did a 5k and was not training with weights too much. June 1st, 2013 I started a heavy lifting cycle. Here are my latest numbers

    Bench: 115lbs, 4 sets x 6 reps
    DL: 135lbs, 4 sets x 6 reps
    Oly Squat, 135lbs 4 sets x 6 reps

    Cheers :)

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