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How much weight should a woman be able to squat, depending on age?

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Age doesn't matter as much as training experience, body composition, and technique when ...

If you can do this many squats after 60, your leg strength is stronger than 90% of your peers

A certified trainer reveals how many squats after 60 signal strong legs — and how to improve your score fast with simple ...
Women's Health

This is how heavy a woman should squat, really

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). Here are the ...
Women's Health

This is how heavy a woman should aim to squat

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 ...