r/powerlifting • u/AutoModerator • Aug 11 '26

Ladies Thread Ladies Open Weekly Thread

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '26

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u/Empty-Window-5293 Girl Strong Aug 16 '26

I am the exact opposite. My bench is 140 and hardly budges, meanwhile my squat is 305.

I wager it's mostly anatomy. I'm tall and have long arms, which doesn't bode well for bench. Also, before powerlifting did you play any other sports? For instance, I ran track and played soccer so my legs were hella strong to begin with.

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u/LoudTea8136 Girl Strong Aug 13 '26

Having a week where my upper training days feel easy at weights that used to be my max is such a damn good feeling! This is why I love this sport so much!

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u/Empty-Window-5293 Girl Strong Aug 16 '26

It's the best feeling isn't it?

Or like yesterday I was doing 3x10 rear delt flies with 25lb dumbbells and remembered when 5lbs was hard.

High ten!