How strong are all of you
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WD
Cathlete
Well, I usually avoid a lot of talk about weight because it takes a lot of time and I always feel like it may be discouraging to others that have not been working out as long. It is an attainable goal and I look at is something to work toward when I see someone who uses higher weights than I do. I usually use 75 lbs on S&H leg workouts with 80# db for the plie squats as they dont have to go over my head. I go heavier if I use the Bowflex for the squats with the attachment. Again I will say we are all individual and I have seen pics of others that use lower weights with awesome physiques. My low leg weight with a barbell is 45# on endurance workouts. It moves up with different workouts.
Diane Sue
http://wd.1ww.us
Diane Sue
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Fit_mommy
Cathlete
I have never attempted the exercise with anything more than 30 pounds because my equipment maxes out at 15# DB's right now so I have no idea how strong I truly am....I rarely even use 30 # though because my legs bulk fast and I don't want that so I usually stay pretty light with my leg work anyway...
WD
Cathlete
Thank you Anne. I think the main reason I don't bulk alot with heavy weight is because I do a lot of cardio.
Diane Sue
http://wd.1ww.us
Diane Sue
http://wd.1ww.us
WD
Cathlete
Thank you. I always feel like there are new goals to reach. For me Cardio has been a goal lately. Now I am working back into heavy weights. Maybe I can move up who knows?? I have been doing this many years and look for new ways to get results.
Diane Sue
http://wd.1ww.us
Diane Sue
http://wd.1ww.us
pink_fortitude
Banned
Mogambo, I just watched Open Water with my DH last night, so your picture is totally freaking me out!!!
Missy
(I still think that it is a lovely picture, though! )
Missy
(I still think that it is a lovely picture, though!
)
SRP
Cathlete
Right now for regular squats - on all tapes - I do 50 lbs. I can do 60 if I plan ahead and strap my ankle weights around my waist.
Plie squats - depends on my mood. Sometimes I do the 50lb with barbell, other times, I do 30 lbs with dumbbells.
Lunges - 30 lbs.
Leg presses - usually 30 lbs.
I want to go heavier, but I guess I need a weight vest or something.
Plie squats - depends on my mood. Sometimes I do the 50lb with barbell, other times, I do 30 lbs with dumbbells.
Lunges - 30 lbs.
Leg presses - usually 30 lbs.
I want to go heavier, but I guess I need a weight vest or something.
Timber99
Cathlete
Me strong like bull :+
I use about what Cathe uses on most exercises. Sometimes I go a bit heavier and sometimes a bit lighter, depending on the exercise. I notice that I tend to be lighter on chest and back adn that if I match her on back, I feel some strain later in the day or the next day. I am almost at about my limit on most for the weights that I now have in my home. So, that leaves me about about 30 lbs. for squats and deadrows, 25 for lunges, 25 - 30 for biceps & triceps and 20 - 25 for shoudlers on my barbell and dumbbells anywhere from 3 - 20 pounds. I find that when I am doing straight lifts without all of the "fancy" moves (like low ends, etc.), I can lift heavier.
It's totally a personal thing.
Christine
I use about what Cathe uses on most exercises. Sometimes I go a bit heavier and sometimes a bit lighter, depending on the exercise. I notice that I tend to be lighter on chest and back adn that if I match her on back, I feel some strain later in the day or the next day. I am almost at about my limit on most for the weights that I now have in my home. So, that leaves me about about 30 lbs. for squats and deadrows, 25 for lunges, 25 - 30 for biceps & triceps and 20 - 25 for shoudlers on my barbell and dumbbells anywhere from 3 - 20 pounds. I find that when I am doing straight lifts without all of the "fancy" moves (like low ends, etc.), I can lift heavier.
It's totally a personal thing.
Christine
toastythemosty
Cathlete
My chest is the weakest part of my body and that is o.k. by me as I have been benching with 50# lately. I can go higher, but I can't keep up with the higher reps with Cathe. I don't want my chest to look too muscular and to lose the twins as well. However, I can do squats with 90#, but only about 12 times, in the proper seated form. Plie squats I like to use about 60#. I like to do walking lunges with 30#. I do lat pulldowns with 70# now in 6 sets of 8. Curls with 50# now...hope I can always maintain that for now....55# is my targeted goal for curls. I use 30# barbell over head for seated tricep presses.
My goal is to continue widening my upperbody. Get stronger arms and to continue strengthening my core area. Lower body: tight/lifted butt and muscular legs. So far I have gained 1/2 inches in my thighs.
Charlotte~~
However, I can do squats with 90#, but only about 12 times, in the proper seated form. Plie squats I like to use about 60#. I like to do walking lunges with 30#. I do lat pulldowns with 70# now in 6 sets of 8. Curls with 50# now...hope I can always maintain that for now....55# is my targeted goal for curls. I use 30# barbell over head for seated tricep presses. My goal is to continue widening my upperbody. Get stronger arms and to continue strengthening my core area. Lower body: tight/lifted butt and muscular legs. So far I have gained 1/2 inches in my thighs.
Charlotte~~