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Lifting Ratios

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KeyserSophie · 08/03/2016 05:20

Can anyone point me in the direction of a list of "good" lifting ratios for women for the major moves (back squat, front squat, deadlift, bench press, strict press etc)?

e.g. I've seen it cited that 1.5 x bodyweight is considered a "good" back squat ratio.

I'm not trying to get in the Olympics, but would be interested to have a benchmark.

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Thefitfatty · 08/03/2016 05:26

Have you looked at bodybuilding.com? While it's a bit more geared towards those wanting to compete (which I don't), I find it a great site for info on lifting.

KeyserSophie · 08/03/2016 23:31

Thanks- I'll take a look!

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Frescoed · 12/03/2016 12:03

This site has some useful strength standards:www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/SquatStandardsKg.html
Not sure how universal these would be, but I've found them a handy place to start.

KeyserSophie · 12/03/2016 13:05

thank you

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nbee84 · 12/03/2016 17:32

Great website Frescoed Smile

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