Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. According to data from Strength Level, the ‘average squat weight for a female lifter is 73kg’. But this only applies to a 1RM (one ...

As a trainer, it’s my job to support my clients and get them to do things they never thought they could do. One of the biggest challenges, especially with my clients who are women, is the barbell.

Jen Sinkler wraps her well-manicured fingers around a barbell, squats and grunts. She hoists 200 pounds of iron high above the ground, then drops it with a loud clang. She mops the sweat — and a ...

Strength training sparks endless debates, especially for women navigating fitness trends. Heavy weights—barbells, kettlebells, or dumbbells beyond the usual 5-pounders—often carry a reputation for ...

Most women have their own reasons for working out. No matter the reasons, they need to incorporate this essential exercise in their programme. The exercise is the squat routine. So what’s so good ...

Most women have their own reasons for working out. No matter the reasons, they need to incorporate this essential exercise in their programme. The exercise is the squat routine. So what’s so good ...

First things first - weightlifting does not make women bulky or put them at any greater risk of injury than men. Rather it can help women gain stronger and leaner muscles, while boosting both their ...

Choosing the right squat weight isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Strength levels vary widely from one woman to the next, and the amount you lift today may not be appropriate weeks – or even ...