Girls - how heavy do you lift?

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  • gtwin
    gtwin Posts: 290 Member
    Squat - 1RM is 240 lbs
    Deadlift - 1RM 240 lbs
    Bench - 1RM 135 lbs

    I got burned out on lifting heavy, so I'm doing about half of that now.....just to change things up a bit. I'm more focused on running at the moment.
  • Justjoshin
    Justjoshin Posts: 999 Member
    I'm impressed with this thread. Way to go ladies, don't be scared of the iron.
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    My little 15 pound hand weights are about all I can handle!
  • caveats
    caveats Posts: 493 Member
    Squat: 95 lb.
    Dead: 95 lb.
    Bench: 55 lb.
    Pull-ups: negative 95 lbs. :ohwell:

    I lift about 2x week (3 if I'm really motivated) and I have a great gym, so I'm lucky there. Pretty happy I'm about to break into the triple digits on squats and deads after ~2 months, when I started with just the bars. :bigsmile:
  • skywa
    skywa Posts: 901 Member
    i dont know how to lift. i'd love to learn how. the most i use is the hand weights. and i only use 5-10lbs weights. usually do 20-40 reps 3 times.
  • glossybl3
    glossybl3 Posts: 24
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  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    I mainly do machines, and the barbell I may pick up in time, but right now I don't have a need for it.

    The weights vary so much with the machines.. I wouldn't even know what numbers to give you!
  • rita27ny
    rita27ny Posts: 820 Member
    wow u girls are really strong i can only lift my 15lb kettlebell and that is too heavy so decreasing to 10lb kettlebell :(
  • cheri0627
    cheri0627 Posts: 369 Member
    I consider myself pretty weak still.

    My last PRs, although some of these are a couple of months old now. I haven't tried to max on them recently. I really should.

    Clean and Jerk - 80lbs
    Snatch - 70lbs
    Back barbell squat - 130lbs
    Front barbell squat - 120lbs
    Overhead barbell squat - 80lbs (although that was the very first time I'd ever done those)
    Kettlebell swing - 45lbs


    It's been over 6 months since I last did my CrossFit Total, so I'm sure my deadlift and shoulder press are much higher than the (DL) 115lbs and (SP) 60lbs that I have recorded as my max....
  • thedreamhazer
    thedreamhazer Posts: 1,156 Member
    I've been following lifting plans since summer, and I am now using NROLFW. I'm on Stage 1, getting ready to start part 2.

    For sets of 12, my stats are as follows:
    Deadlift - 138 lbs (120 in plates + bar)
    Squats- 125 lbs
    Overhead Press- 58 lbs (40 in plates + bar)
    Row- 90 lbs
    Lat Pulldown- 90 lbs

    I haven't benched in a bit, but my last exercise was 80 lbs in dumbbells, 110 lbs on smith (no rack at my gym, unfortunately).

    I'm 5'8.5 and about 160 lbs, so these numbers have a lot of growing to do still.
  • deninevi
    deninevi Posts: 934 Member
    Bump for later.
  • kimeister
    kimeister Posts: 212
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  • michellebelle1
    michellebelle1 Posts: 34 Member
    I am just now getting back to heavy lifting, but last year my 1 rep max on the squat was 220 lbs, and 225 lbs for the dead lift. I hope I can get back there, and even add weight!
  • xtinalovexo
    xtinalovexo Posts: 1,376 Member
    sigh.

    i have a hard time lifting my daughter and she's 46lbs.
  • MisterDubs303
    MisterDubs303 Posts: 1,216 Member
    Just promoting the Body Building and Strength Training groups here on MFP if you aren't part of them yet. Just search in "Groups".
  • deninevi
    deninevi Posts: 934 Member
    My last stats are:

    Deadlift-165
    Squat-105
    Bent Over Row-85
    Bench Press-55
  • madisonsteelex
    madisonsteelex Posts: 295
    Hey guys. I literally just started lifting today. My dead lift is currently 55(embarrassing)
    I'm 5'2" and 135 lbs, how long should it take me to be able to lift my bodyweight?

    thanks!
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Hey guys. I literally just started lifting today. My dead lift is currently 55(embarrassing)
    I'm 5'2" and 135 lbs, how long should it take me to be able to lift my bodyweight?

    thanks!

    3 months?

    I started at 65lbs 2 months ago, I can now do 135 (which isn't body weight for me). But I'm also eating at a surplus which I think means I should progress faster than someone lifting at a deficit.
  • jarrettd
    jarrettd Posts: 872 Member
    I'm in Stage 1, Week 3 of NROLW. I'm 44 years old, 5'11", 150#. I've never lifted before, so I'm focusing on form for now, and adding weight S-L-O-W-L-Y.

    My #'s thus far:
    Squat: 75#
    Rows: 60#
    Stepups: 50#, 12" step
    Deadlift: 75#
    Shoulder press: 30#
    Wide grip lat pulldown: 70#
    Weighted lunge: 50#.

    I'm worried that I'm being too timid with my weight selection, but I'd rather be on the safe side. My goal is merely to do better this week than last week, every week.
  • Valtishia
    Valtishia Posts: 811 Member
    I gotta say ladies.. I am very impressed with your weights!!!

    I personally use the machines. I don't quite have the upper body strength going on yet, but I am working on it. The highest I go right now is 60lbs. My legs are the other hand seem to be beasts!! I am currently doing 255 lbs. My goal for my upper body is just to get stronger and stronger, but no numbers in mind. As for my legs, the machine goes to a max of 395... I don't know if I will ever get there, but I am gonna damn well try!! :)
  • cheri0627
    cheri0627 Posts: 369 Member
    I consider myself pretty weak still.

    My last PRs, although some of these are a couple of months old now. I haven't tried to max on them recently. I really should.

    Clean and Jerk - 80lbs
    Snatch - 70lbs
    Back barbell squat - 130lbs
    Front barbell squat - 120lbs
    Overhead barbell squat - 80lbs (although that was the very first time I'd ever done those)
    Kettlebell swing - 45lbs


    It's been over 6 months since I last did my CrossFit Total, so I'm sure my deadlift and shoulder press are much higher than the (DL) 115lbs and (SP) 60lbs that I have recorded as my max....

    We did CFT again tonight.

    Back squat 155# (failed at 165)
    shoulder press 80#
    dead lift 185# (failed at 195)
  • trelm249
    trelm249 Posts: 777 Member
    Y'all are doing a great job. Keep it up.
  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    Damn, you girls rock!
    I gotta say ladies.. I am very impressed with your weights!!!

    I personally use the machines. I don't quite have the upper body strength going on yet, but I am working on it. The highest I go right now is 60lbs. My legs are the other hand seem to be beasts!! I am currently doing 255 lbs. My goal for my upper body is just to get stronger and stronger, but no numbers in mind. As for my legs, the machine goes to a max of 395... I don't know if I will ever get there, but I am gonna damn well try!! :)
    One thing on this though, the weight you can push on a leg press is far greater than what you can squat (which naturally also includes your own body weight). If you are physically able and feel confident enough, I'd really recommend starting squatting with a barbell.
  • havalinaaa
    havalinaaa Posts: 333 Member
    As someone just starting with lifting, this thread is so inspiring! Thanks for sharing everyone.
  • missjoci
    missjoci Posts: 412 Member
    bump
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    Just out of curiousity, those of you who lift heavy, exactly how heavy? In different exercises like squats, deadlifts, bicep curls or whatever exercises you prefer :)

    I have no idea what my 1 rep max is for any of those. Honestly. :bigsmile:

    I can tell you what I am lifting for my 3 sets of around 8-10 reps though.

    Squat: 125 pounds
    Deads: 125 pounds
    Bicep Curls (done on an incline bench): 20 pounds

    And some others that I like that you didn't list, all of them are my weights during 3 sets of around 8-10 reps:

    Flat Bench Press: 85 pounds
    Lat Pull-downs: 70 pounds
    Leg Press: 220 pounds
    Shoulder Press: 75 pounds
    Overhead Tricep Extensions: 35 pounds
    Hammer Strength Lat Pulls: 45 pound plate per arm (90 total for the machine, I do both arms at the same time)

    And I also like to do 3 sets of military push-ups and diamond tricep push-ups (no knees for me...ever) and normally do around 25 or so per set.

    Maybe one day I will load up the weights and find out what my one rep max is for each of those. I just don't have reason to right now other than to brag that I can do "this many" pounds which isn't what I am aiming for anyway. :flowerforyou:
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    out of curiosity for those of you who deadlift do you use the bar and plates or do you use the bar that you stand inside of and lift?

    I use an Olympic bar loaded up with plates. I started out with the pre-loaded barbells, but decided after about 2 weeks to go to the rack and load up my own bar.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Stats: 5ft3 and 121 pounds

    1 rep max:
    Deads; 225 <--- Barbell and plates
    Squat: 175
    Bench: 95
    Cleans: 85

    Those are the only ones I really have numbers for xD
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
    Post happy LOL
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
    whoops
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