Women: How much do you lift?
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Keep your head down and move forward. Sometimes the growth is slower than you'd like.
success requires a plan... and then the time to ride it out. Most people simply lack the patience to succeed to be honest.0 -
Zerchers? They are a favourite of mine.
yeah I don't DO either of them really.. because they are awkward. but I'm aware of them and dole them out as needed... problem with a zercher is you still gotta get it UP on you arms. and with no rack that's harder. My friend does like a 200 lb zercher (or can) and there is no way she's lifting that flat off the floor. hence the jefferson recommenation- but if she can get it up there- then definitly- totally an option.
DB pistol squats- also an option when you get saucy
Have you thought about doing them off cinder blocks or something similar? When I first started, I had no rack and had all the same limitations as you're having. IIRC, I was able to elevate the bar with blocks to do zerchers. At least that way if you fail, it's easier to dump than with other variations.0 -
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.0
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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.
Just out of curiosity - who have you seen in this thread that you would consider more than "toned".0 -
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I currently do dead lifts, squats, dead lift row, upright rows, hack squats (machine) and bench press 3 days a week.
I do five sets of five reps. My current weights are as follows:
DL - 155 lbs
Squat - 185 lbs
DLR - 115 lbs
UR - 80 lbs
HS - 310 lbs
BP - 90 lbs
For reference, I am 6' and weigh 197 lbs.0 -
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Squat 3x10 70lbs bar
Deadlift 3x10 95lbs bar
Lunges 3x10 50lbs bar
Calf raises 3x20 50lbs bar
Seated leg press 3x10 165lbs
Goodmornings 3x10 45lbs bar
this was yesterdays leg day.
i only started heavy weight training 6days/week and doing insanity 3x/week along with a light workout that day just over a month ago and i'm seeing serious improvements0 -
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 -
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 -
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.0 -
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
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