How much should i squat for reps

Knowing how heavy to squat is a minefield. What works for you won’t work for the next woman, and the right weight for you now probably won’t be the right weight for you in a few weeks, or even a few days.

That said, based on existing scientific research and expert recommendations, there are squat strength standards you can refer to, based on the most significant factor: your experience level.

What is a good squat weight kg woman

Below, we hit up strength and conditioning coach Andy Vincent to explain exactly how heavy a woman should lift when performing a barbellback squat, plus how and when to increase your squat weight.

What are squat strength standards for women?

According to data from Strength Level, the ‘average squat weight for a female lifter is 73kg’. But this only applies to a 1RM (one-rep max – the maximum weight you can lift for one rep).

Barbell squat for beginners

Here are the general guidelines relevant to each strength level, and each applying to a 1RM:

The below weights apply to a 60kg woman. If this isn’t you, adapt the weights to the correct bodyweight ratio. For exa

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