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When people say they lift heavy, how heavy do they mean?

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CharlotteSometimes1 · 24/11/2023 17:48

I’ve seen it written a few times and I’m curious to know what kind of weight is considered heavy. I do strength training and am probably somewhere in the middle of my class in terms of strength, there are definitely women lifting much heavier (and lighter)than I am. I’m just in it for fitness.

Deadlift 70kg, Hip Thrust 100 kg, Squats 80kg, Bench 30kg, Push Press 22.5 kg

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CompanyisComing · 24/11/2023 17:51

https://strengthlevel.com/strength-standards/hip-thrust/lb#:~:text=The%20average%20Hip%20Thrust%20weight,compared%20to%20the%20general%20population.

I find this website quite useful for measuring myself against the average. I got a single arm deadlift (plates loaded onto a farmers carry strap) of 65kg and felt like the strongest woman on the planet, it was a challenge my gym were holding for the month to win a t-shirt of all things 🫣

Hip Thrust Standards for Men and Women (lb) - Strength Level

Tables of Hip Thrust strength standards for men and women. Find out how strong you are compared to other lifters at your bodyweight.

https://strengthlevel.com/strength-standards/hip-thrust/lb#:~:text=The%20average%20Hip%20Thrust%20weight,compared%20to%20the%20general%20population.