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How Much Weight Can the Average Woman Lift?

September 29, 2020 By Jess Billitz

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The stigmas around women and weightlifting are enough to keep many out of the gym and far away from the power rack.

But many women aren’t afraid to build a little muscle and pump some iron.

Some women even take weightlifting just as seriously as men and hold their own quite well in the gym. Seriously, have you seen Beth Phoenix, Ronda Rousey, and Becky Lynch?

So just how much can the average woman lift?

What about the World’s Strongest Woman?

Keep reading to find out.

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11 Best Weightlifting Belts for Women [2020 Reviews]

July 13, 2020 By Jess Billitz

As a woman who’s serious about gains, you know how hard it can be to find a decent weightlifting belt. That’s because most belts are clearly built for the male figure and crazy powerlifting sessions.

They’re insanely bulky, unbelievably rigid, and sometimes downright painful to wear.

Our #1 weightlifting belt for women is the Dark Iron Fitness Genuine Leather Pro Weight Lifting Belt, but there’s 10 more where that came from! Check out our top 11 belts for women below.

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13 Best CrossFit Workout Shoes for Women in 2020 [Reviews]

June 7, 2020 By Jess Billitz

All CrossFit athletes need shoes built to handle Olympic-style lifts, agility and speed exercises, and long hours at the gym. That means those old running shoes and retired weightlifting shoes just aren’t going to cut it.

Our top pick for your next WOD are the Nike Women’s Free Metcon 2 Amp Fitness Shoes because of their fit, roominess, and awesome support that can handle real, true cross-training.

But keep reading, because we’re about to go over the 13 best CrossFit-style shoes for women available right now.

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