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respectable weights - Apr. 16 2008 11:06:11
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kimith84
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Hi girlies
Just a quick question really to see if im on the right track
I'm 5'8 and 143lbs just wondering if you's think the amounts I'm lifting
sound ok - or i sound weak lol.
bench - 40kg 3 x 10
db shoulder press - 12.5kg per db
db curl - 12.5kg
one arm rows 15kg
lat pull 37.5 kg
weighted crunch 5 kg
I know you shouldnt compare yourself to others and
my lifts are increasing but I train on my own at home
so got nothing to use as a guide really.
cheers
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RE: respectable weights - Apr. 16 2008 11:09:24
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benching more than me when i first started 
well done
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RE: respectable weights - Apr. 16 2008 11:55:04
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You're right not to compare yourself against others. If you're happy with the results you're getting then be happy with the weights you're lifting. There will be a mixed bag of results on here as we have members who are just starting out and those who have been at it longer. Your long term goals will dictate what you should be aiming for.
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RE: respectable weights - Apr. 16 2008 12:09:09
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Nothing to be ashamed of with those weights!
I would also add that training with another person now and then does give you the motivation (and the physical support!) to push yourself to lift heavier!
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RE: respectable weights - Apr. 16 2008 12:14:26
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To me, weight we can lift doesn't mean nothing: technique & intensity is more important!
< Message edited by Malika -- Apr. 16 2008 12:16:15 >
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RE: respectable weights - Apr. 16 2008 13:55:54
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quote:
ORIGINAL: ChrissieG
Nothing to be ashamed of with those weights!
I would also add that training with another person now and then does give you the motivation (and the physical support!) to push yourself to lift heavier!
completley agree with this - partners had to save me from a barbell trapping me to the bench a couple of times.
unfortunatley none of my mates are into working out
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RE: respectable weights - Apr. 16 2008 16:10:49
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Your weights seem fair enough to me. Everyone is built different and on different programs. So its hard to compare yourself to others. If you are aching the next day or giving the odd grunt out in the gym im sure you are doing just fine.
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RE: respectable weights - Apr. 16 2008 16:30:47
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quote:
ORIGINAL: Malika
To me, weight we can lift doesn't mean nothing: technique & intensity is more important!
Most excellent point 
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RE: respectable weights - Apr. 16 2008 20:04:08
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I lift for one person and one person only ..... me 
As long as you are putting the effort in, ANY weight is respectable
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RE: respectable weights - Apr. 21 2008 12:20:33
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Your doin fine! Infact youre lifting more than some men do at my gym!
Good for you girl
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RE: respectable weights - Apr. 21 2008 17:50:17
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I work out alone as well so I can understand your need to compare yourself to someone. I actually lay around the same weights that you. Maybe slighty less sometimes too hehe, So I think you're doing well.
Maybe we should be viritual training buddies. hehehe
I read someone mentioned intesity during weight lifting. That's something I really struggle with. I can lift as heavy as I can, but I never break a sweat... Any tips on that?
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RE: respectable weights - Apr. 21 2008 18:03:08
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Elsa, I don't sweat much when doing weights in comparison to doing cardio. All the stopping and starting recovers the heart rate sufficiently to prevent this for me. As long as you know you're doing as much as you can then that is enough intensity.
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