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kutedaisy
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Hi! I've just started lifting weights and was curious what everyone else is lifting. What would be goal to reach.
30yr female
Leg press-70lb
Leg extension/curl-40lb
Bicep curl/Tricep push-30lb
Chest press/row-15lb(I try going higher but shoulder ache too bad!)
lat pull down-15-25lb
Thanks in advance
30yr female
Leg press-70lb
Leg extension/curl-40lb
Bicep curl/Tricep push-30lb
Chest press/row-15lb(I try going higher but shoulder ache too bad!)
lat pull down-15-25lb
Thanks in advance
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Don't be caught up in what other people are doing. It's good you've started lifting some weights and that you're monitoring your efforts. Regular strength training pays off with so many benefits, including improvements in your numbers on a regular basis. Keep up the great work!0
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what he said. ^^^ With that said, i'm 48 and started out with numbers like yours and kept pushing forward, and i power lift now. i lift in the hundreds of pounds range, something i never in my wildest dreams thought i could do. It all depends on what you like and what you wanna do.
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Base your strength on the main 3 lifts, bench, squat and deadlift.
My current short term goals are 265lb bench, 320lb squat and 440lb deadlift
Very long term goals are 320lb bench, 420lb squat and 540lb deadlift0 -
Hi! I've just started lifting weights and was curious what everyone else is lifting. What would be goal to reach.
30yr female
Leg press-70lb
Leg extension/curl-40lb
Bicep curl/Tricep push-30lb
Chest press/row-15lb(I try going higher but shoulder ache too bad!)
lat pull down-15-25lb
Thanks in advance
I would get rid of the machines and start with dumbells/barbells, i wasted a year doing some of those exercises, if you stick with weights you will move onto free weights anyhow, might as well start now
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Hi! I've just started lifting weights and was curious what everyone else is lifting. What would be goal to reach.
30yr female
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Thanks in advance
Benchpress 1x your body weight
Deadlift 2x your body weight
Squat 1.5-2x your body weight
Overhead press .75x your body weight0 -
I’m 49 years old. I max on squat, overhead press and deadlift about once a quarter.
My current max is squat = 1.25 bodyweight, overhead press = .90 bodyweight, and deadlift = 1.95 bodyweight.
My goals with a target date of my 50th birthday are squat = 1.75 bodyweight, overhead press = 1.10 bodyweight, and deadlift = 2.25 bodyweight. But part of that will involve a goal to cut 15 lbs of body fat.
I think it is fine to have goals and be challenged. But short of elite lifters, it can be damaging to compare yourself to others. We’re not training, sleeping, eating to compete, and we all have our constraints. Just challenge yourself and be happy with any and all improvements you see.0 -
Agreed. Your goal should be more than you lifted last week, last month, last cycle, whatever schedule you're on. Basically, you're goal should be to progress. Don't put an end number on it.0 -
Agreed. Your goal should be more than you lifted last week, last month, last cycle, whatever schedule you're on. Basically, you're goal should be to progress. Don't put an end number on it.
I don’t disagree with this so much as there is a point where you’re strong enough and should consider other health and fitness modalities (endurance, cardiovascular, mobility, balance, speed, agility, etc.)
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Hi! I've just started lifting weights and was curious what everyone else is lifting. What would be goal to reach.
30yr female
Leg press-70lb
Leg extension/curl-40lb
Bicep curl/Tricep push-30lb
Chest press/row-15lb(I try going higher but shoulder ache too bad!)
lat pull down-15-25lb
Thanks in advance
Your bicep curl is really good. Is that 30lbs dumbbells in each hand?0 -
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Hi! I've just started lifting weights and was curious what everyone else is lifting. What would be goal to reach.
30yr female
Leg press-70lb
Leg extension/curl-40lb
Bicep curl/Tricep push-30lb
Chest press/row-15lb(I try going higher but shoulder ache too bad!)
lat pull down-15-25lb
Thanks in advance
I would get rid of the machines and start with dumbells/barbells, i wasted a year doing some of those exercises, if you stick with weights you will move onto free weights anyhow, might as well start now
I agree with this. Machines serve their purpose occasionally, but if you really want to improve and see gains move to the free weights. The difference is huge! Keep track of your weights and reps on both for a while and then compare.
And, that's the only comparison you should do: with yourself. Although that link provided above by dalhectar is interesting...0 -
I agree don't set it like a fixed goal. Surprise yourself and do more each time. Today I lifted the following:
hip thrust 205 lbs x 10 and 185 lbs x 20
deadlift 185 lbs x 10 reps
lat pulldowns 40 x 36 reps
dumbbell bent over row 48 reps x 20 lbs
straight arm pulldow 36 reps x 50 lbs
barbell curl 48 reps x 15 lbs
In June I'm turning 38, but a woman at the gym today asked me if I was 25. Haha! LOL I wish!0 -
Right now my goal is 4/3/2/1 and I'm very far from it
4/3/2/1 would be:
Deadlifting 405
Squatting 315
Benching 225
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Like a few others have said, aim for gradual increases in the weight, with the smaller the increment the better.
I'm a 20 year old male, and these are my stats for a few of those exercises.
Leg press 50 reps (90 lbs)
Lat Pulldown 9 reps (70 pounds)
Chest press machine 2 reps (90 lbs) or 10 reps (70 lbs)0 -
I appreciate all your support and comments. I understand it shouldn't be a number. I was just seeing if I was weak/average/strong for a woman my age. I'm just looking to tone up not build muscle mass. I like my hourglass figure just want it tighter. lol0
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I appreciate all your support and comments. I understand it shouldn't be a number. I was just seeing if I was weak/average/strong for a woman my age. I'm just looking to tone up not build muscle mass. I like my hourglass figure just want it tighter . lol
Lift more than the last time and you'll get that
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I agree don't set it like a fixed goal. Surprise yourself and do more each time. Today I lifted the following:
hip thrust 205 lbs x 10 and 185 lbs x 20
deadlift 185 lbs x 10 reps
lat pulldowns 40 x 36 reps
dumbbell bent over row 48 reps x 20 lbs
straight arm pulldow 36 reps x 50 lbs
barbell curl 48 reps x 15 lbs
In June I'm turning 38, but a woman at the gym today asked me if I was 25. Haha! LOL I wish!
I totally agree! This year I decided to not put pound goals on my lifts. I feel like it will hold me back.
Last year I started finding my one rep max on several big lifts. This time last year I could squat 145 lbs for 6-10 reps. Now that's my warm up. Last week I hit my one rep max of 235 lbs. Last year I was just learning how to deadlift. Today I hit a new one rep of 205 lbs. Last month I leg pressed 568 lbs (on the plate loaded, linear leg press) for 2 reps.
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sarahrbraun wrote: »I agree don't set it like a fixed goal. Surprise yourself and do more each time. Today I lifted the following:
hip thrust 205 lbs x 10 and 185 lbs x 20
deadlift 185 lbs x 10 reps
lat pulldowns 40 x 36 reps
dumbbell bent over row 48 reps x 20 lbs
straight arm pulldow 36 reps x 50 lbs
barbell curl 48 reps x 15 lbs
In June I'm turning 38, but a woman at the gym today asked me if I was 25. Haha! LOL I wish!
I totally agree! This year I decided to not put pound goals on my lifts. I feel like it will hold me back.
Last year I started finding my one rep max on several big lifts. This time last year I could squat 145 lbs for 6-10 reps. Now that's my warm up. Last week I hit my one rep max of 235 lbs. Last year I was just learning how to deadlift. Today I hit a new one rep of 205 lbs. Last month I leg pressed 568 lbs (on the plate loaded, linear leg press) for 2 reps.
THIS!!
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Machines are hard to really gauge strength. I've used machines at some hotels where I could easily press the whole stack of about 250 lbs. The gym at my work, I struggle with 100 lbs. When doing tricep pressdowns at my gym, the middle stations are much lighter than the outside ones. That is why many people recommend freeweights, instead. They are much more consistent, but as long as you use the same machine all the time, you can simply follow your own gains and be proud of your increases.0
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30yr female
Leg press-70lb
Leg extension/curl-40lb
Bicep curl/Tricep push-30lb
Chest press/row-15lb(I try going higher but shoulder ache too bad!)
lat pull down-15-25lb
42 year old male here.
Here are my numbers:
Leg press-180lb (-my leg muscles are strong enough to lift more, but my knees can't handle more weight)
Leg curl-90lb
Bicep curl-70lb
Chest press-100lb
lat pull down-100lb
My take on your goals-I agree with the poster who said just try to do a little more each time. As you can, I agree with that.
My feelings on the machines vs. free weights-depends on your goals. If you're going to do serious lifting, yeah, you'll want to move to free weights.
I'm sure others may disagree.
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I think you are correct that the varying nature of how machines are designed make it difficult to properly assess strength. While a lot of people will say that you can lift more weight with a machine, I can dumbbell curl almost as much weight with one arm as I can bicep curl with both arms on the machine I use.Machines are hard to really gauge strength. I've used machines at some hotels where I could easily press the whole stack of about 250 lbs. The gym at my work, I struggle with 100 lbs. When doing tricep pressdowns at my gym, the middle stations are much lighter than the outside ones. That is why many people recommend freeweights, instead. They are much more consistent, but as long as you use the same machine all the time, you can simply follow your own gains and be proud of your increases.
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Improve yourself. Don't try to compete with other people.0
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Ok I want to say what I can do :
39F
- Leg press - 100 lbs x 20, 15, 15
- Leg curl - 90 lbs x 20, 15, 15
- Band hip thrusts - purple band, 5x25 reps; shoulder and foot elevated hip thrusts, 5x25; single leg bridges, 5x25 per side
- Cable glute kickbacks - 35 lbs x 20, 15, 15
(Squats, lunges and one legged RDLs are crap, 15 lbs x 2x20)
(I'm working around injuries, so judge if you want, but you'll be a jerk)0 -
Google "Stronglifts 5x5" and give that program a shot.
Remember, your only competition is in the mirror.0 -
You realized that 'toning' is accomplished by gaining muscle and losing fat, right?I appreciate all your support and comments. I understand it shouldn't be a number. I was just seeing if I was weak/average/strong for a woman my age. I'm just looking to tone up not build muscle mass. I like my hourglass figure just want it tighter. lol0 -
You realized that 'toning' is accomplished by gaining muscle and losing fat, right?I appreciate all your support and comments. I understand it shouldn't be a number. I was just seeing if I was weak/average/strong for a woman my age. I'm just looking to tone up not build muscle mass. I like my hourglass figure just want it tighter. lol
LOL I thought toning means something with sound not lifting.
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Pick up a barbell. Those exercises aren't optimal.0
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Bret Contreras has a post on his site about female strength levels. His chart is based on what he has observed as averages among his trainees at various levels: https://bretcontreras.wordpress.com/2010/12/16/female-strength-levels/ You might find it interesting to look at. Overall, though, I agree with focusing on your own progression and not worrying too much about what other people do.0
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