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Overview
Many women believe they can't get strong, they shouldn't train hard "like the guys," and they should opt for the pretty, pink, three-pound weights to avoid bulking up. As a result, instead of setting quantifiable and objective goals centered around performance, many women say, "I want to get rid of cellulite on my legs," or "I want to get rid of this," while pinching fat on the back of their arms. While having broad goals like these are fine, focusing on quantifiable and performance-oriented goals on various exercises is the fastest way to meet general aesthetic goals. With this in mind, read on for some recommended strength benchmarks for women.
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Overview
Many women believe they can't get strong, they shouldn't train hard "like the guys," and they should opt for the pretty, pink, three-pound weights to avoid bulking up. As a result, instead of setting quantifiable and objective goals centered around performance, many women say, "I want to get rid of cellulite on my legs," or "I want to get rid of this," while pinching fat on the back of their arms. While having broad goals like these are fine, focusing on quantifiable and performance-oriented goals on various exercises is the fastest way to meet general aesthetic goals. With this in mind, read on for some recommended strength benchmarks for women.
Image Credit: Adobe Stock/Boggy
Overview
Many women believe they can’t get strong, they shouldn’t train hard “like the guys,” and they should opt for the pretty, pink, three-pound weights to avoid bulking up. As a result, instead of setting quantifiable and objective goals centered around performance, many women say, “I want to get rid of cellulite on my legs,” or “I want to get rid of this,” while pinching fat on the back of their arms. While having broad goals like these are fine, focusing on quantifiable and performance-oriented goals on various exercises is the fastest way to meet general aesthetic goals. With this in mind, read on for some recommended strength benchmarks for women.
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1. Bench Press 75 Percent of Your Body Weight
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2. Do a Standing Barbell Press at 60 Percent of Your Body Weight
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3. Perform 10 Standard Push-Ups
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4. Complete One Body-Weight Chin-Up
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5. Deadlift 150 Percent of Your Body Weight
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6. Barbell Squat 125 Percent of Your Body Weight
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7. Complete 10 Barbell Hip Thrusts at 1.5 Times Your Body Weight
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8. Hold a Plank for Two Minutes
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9. Clear a 20-Inch Box Jump
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How Do YOU Measure Up?
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