Notes about this video: Download the exercise sheet with ‘ideal’ numbers here: lauratry.com/strength-tests/ 1. I’d have liked to have done these tests several weeks ago, when I did my cardio tests and blood analysis, and before I started my new exercise programme but it was tricky to get it all organised. I’m on week 9 of my new exercise programme and eating plan, and have gained some strength in that time, so even though these results aren’t where I started a few months back, I’m still at the beginning of my weight training journey, and it gives me a starting point so I can retest in 12 months. 2. Before starting these tests I did the dynamic warmup I use before I exercise. If you’re going to do these tests, and plan to retest, try and keep as much the same as possible, including the warmup for consistency and accurate results. 3. In the podcast, Andy Galpin mentioned a speed test, but then also said that most people don’t need to measure this as it’s usually only done for athletes, so I left it out of this video. 4. On the surface of these tests, it’s easy to get the ego involved “how well can I do” “how strong am I?” but doing these tests takes to ego away, and focuses on how to get the body in balance and good health. 5. So often being strong is attached to how we look, which is great, but more importantly is how to body handles itself - being strong enough to do tasks and have enough muscle mass and bone density to look after us as we get older - this is especially important for women who can lose an incredible amount of muscle and bone density due to a reduction in hormones; oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. 6. The podcast also includes some other tests; anaerobic capacity, Vo2 Max and Steady Endurance. I didn’t include them in this video, but have included them on the downloadable exercise sheet.
Shamefully admitting, I watched this video lounging on the couch, with cat, while eating dark chocolate. (I had just eaten lunch and was digesting.) Anyway, I LOVE the testing ideas and have been considering joining a gym this summer to get a baseline for my 50+ body. It's been years since I've lifted weights, but I think it's time to be more intentional with resistance training and body movement exercise. Thank you so much for this excellent and inspiring summary!!! You are always motivating! P.S. Love the Polka Dots! You ROCK LT!!!
Your situation sounds total bliss! From what the experts are saying weight lifting is where it's at. Thank you for your on going support Susan, I love getting your comments 🥰
@Laura Try, you are very welcome! I'm glad you enjoy my comments, as I enjoy your videos. It feels like well-timed and mutually beneficial positive exchanges!!! I love that. Thank you for your additional comment. I have been working my way to that conclusion about weight-lifting as well. Although, pretty reluctantly because I don't want the gym fees. However, I've been devising a hybrid approach that might include starting at the gym to get good coaching and building back the habit, followed by creating a home gym with some outdoor equipment (since I'd rather be outdoors). I see myself using the trees for pull-ups and pumping iron in their shade. Of course, this might only work for part of the year where I live, but it could be BLISS! Anyway, thanks for the inspirational nudge! All the best!!! 😀
The squat analysis was really interesting and seeing an expert see all those minor details really is eye-opening. It's definitely one thing I'm also working on.
I went to the gym today (thanks to this video) to test my 1RM in bench press, shoulder press and bent over row. I just barely made the "goal" for what I am supposed to reach based on my age, but I did 💪On Tuesday I will do 1RM test for squat and deadlift. This is very interesting!
Thank you ever so much for this one. I listened to the Andy Galpin / Andrew Hubberman podcast a few months ago about these tests. It was really interesting and I said I would do them, but I really needed to listen again to make notes about them all. Thank you for doing that and also demonstrating all of them. It's a lot more useful than the descriptions in the original podcast.
Another great topic Laura. I started light weights about 1 1/2 years ago and then began learning to row in a boat with 4 or 8 other rowers. This has been a huge challenge for me but very rewarding so far. I have spent the past year learning to squat, and I didn’t think I would ever get comfortable at it, but slowly I see improvement. Deadlifting, hanging on a bar, leg lifting machine are great for rowing I’m told, so I’m incorporating these in my workouts. Having a goal like rowing has helped me to keep focused. Your video came at a perfect time.
This is awesome, I’ve just embarked on a menopause-crushing strength training journey after years of endurance running .... it’s taking me quite out of my comfort zone but on the plus side, I have a great deal of room for improvement 😂.
Im getting back into lifting weights from hurting my back in 2020 (slipped a disc - do not recommend) and I'm finally feeling strong again. Keen to see how I manage on some of these!! Thank you for sharing the alternatives to the 1 rep max Laura and looking forward to seeing your progress!
Such a cool video, Laura! Thanks for sharing! I've tried a few of these tests and did okay, but very interested to try some of the others to test my fitness. Trying the push up test now...wish me luck!
You're much stronger than the average girl at my local gym! I think this test is more applicable to people who have been weight training for at least 1.5-2 years.
LT you are one of the nicest people on UA-cam. Love your videos as always. By the way, you should record audio books I would happily listen to you speak for hours 😊
Hey Mark, I'm finding it quite easy to be motivated right now - the new exercise, meal plan and supplements (from the blood test) are really making a big difference. Before that though, I totally would have agreed.
@@LauraTryUK Yeah, I'm glad you're doing a lot better. I just watched your blood test video, think I'm going to have to watch it again another day. There was a lot of information In that video. It was very interesting but a lot to take in. I'm glad you feel motivated. I'm struggling with my training at the moment, it's taking me 4 days to recover. Just feel so achy and fatigued. I think got certain vitamin deficiencies to be honest. I know last time I did blood test at doctors I was low in vitamin D. Hope this new way of approaching your diet n training will help you improve to an adequate form of athleticism. Good on ya Laura looking forward to what you going do over the summer. 🤸🏋️🏃
@@markwilliamson9140 Just a quick tip that I think anyone can do - have you tried creatine (5g a day) and amino acid drink during/after a heavy training session? I am finding that is helping me a lot! Plus 10g of glutamine a day for muscle recovery. Highly recommend that combo. I can send what I use if that's helpful.
@@LauraTryUK Thanks i will try that combination out. I did take a recovery powder a long time ago now, I forgot what it was called, but it did help. But I haven't done that for a while. I'm just having this vegan protein shake at the moment, thought I'd try it out. But I usually train before I have my main meal. So I replenish with with whatever I cook. I'm cooking salmon tonight so hopefully that will help me a bit, cuz I get stuff joints as well.
There's a good quote from a power lifter in regards to squatting and deadlifting 1RM. "If you dont do it for competition dont bother." You only have 1 spine.
I appreciate that you had standards for both men and women, as well as recognized that there are many different kinds of bodies and a lack of symmetry doesn't indicate poor health.
I am absolutely loving this series of test you're doing. I think I've found a new favourite new tuber. I'm 46 a veggie/ fish occasional fish eater who loves to train weights/ running / mobility...However for many reasons I've been a bit slack lately but watching these videos is really inspiring me to pull my finger out. Its so nice to find someone I can relate to my 1 rep max sqat and deadlift is similar to you and I'm looking forward to doing the other test. Its good to see you doing a happy dance when you get a high score 😂 that would be me also . Great work Laura ❤
My FFMI is 18.2 according to my Inbody scan. How are you tackling your nutrition to get this number up? Sounds like you may need to eat in a surplus to put on some mass. That could be a whole video!
18.2 is great Jess! I have a new meal plan which I spoke a little about in my blood test video, but plan to make a separate video about it. Basically, I'm 1.9 grams of protein per kg pf bodyweight.
brilliant video Laura! i made some long essay of all my notes on every exercise galpin mentioned in that episode, i wish id just watched this video haha
Thanks for the download. I'm looking forward to trying these. Another test I like is the get down and get up off the floor with minimal (or no) use of my hands. I enjoy making a game out of how many ways I can try to do that. P.S. I have as much luck saying dyanamomememeter as I do saying cinaminamanon. 🙂
I am so happy you downloaded it Ken! And you must have been reading my mind - or you saw my watch history? I've got a fun video planned soon to do with that exercise.
I had not heard about FFMI until today and it got me interested. Calculating it from the fat free body mass my scale gives me yields a FFMI of 18.4 (so quite good for a female) but at the same time the scale shows a body fat percentage of 30%. So overall the scale reflects what would have also been my guess: I am strong and okay-ish fit but also enjoy food just a little bit too much :D :D
Vertical jump seems like there's some assumption of skill, or technique. It looked like you could have jumped higher with a deeper squat. Or is that not allowed? Cool to see all of your tests!
aha, yes, it's something I was meant to say in the video or the pinned comment, having a high muscle mass and/or body fat would have an affect on this test. Well spotted. It was something that was mentioned in the podcast though.
@@LauraTryUK That's a good idea. I will be self testing at the beginning and then after I think I am ready for a retest. At our local YMCA they have something called eGym that I have beginning results, those test criteria are nothing like what you have here. What is the best avenue to share results, I downloaded your pdf spreadsheet that I will use.
Laura, I’m not sure whether something like this is on your play list or how much research you’ve done….. (check out cereal killers - 2013 Donal o’Neill- it’s a great documentary and that will give you further names to Follow- Tim noakes etc) but I’d do a strict Keto experiment for 3 months- they get loads of views whilst making people understand this diet fully. Bloods before and after etc! I’m afraid that without drastic action like this, no matter how ‘healthy’ someone thinks they are nutrition and exercise wise, things go south! I can’t tell you what the Keto diet did for me at age 41… it’s been incredible (1st week aside)
@@LauraTryUK I have downloaded the sheet... I already have a dynamononometer, after I saw something years ago that said it was a better test of health/fitness than lots of other things. Will try grip, 3-5 rep squat and plank. Was also looking at the crossfit baseline as a good marker. (plus bench, deadlift and press)
You look absolutely stunning in this video! Also I look forward to your videos every time! Plus your accent is so pleasing to my ears! You make me question my sexuality! 😆 Kidding! 😂😂😂😂😂 you had me laughing out loud when you said “that was really cringy”
@@LauraTryUK my pleasure! However, I was so inspired after the video, I went to the gym and got a bit carried away … and feeling it today! So it’s all your fault 😆… no pain no gain, right?!? 😉
The vertical jump standards is nonsense. I was in a national sports program in high school for badminton, were jumping is important. I had a 65 cm vertical on a special measuring apparatus and that was the best result. Granted we didn't use our arms to generate momentum, but still. There is no way average joe that doesn't train for it will have a 61cm vertical, especially with that style of measuring. Just saying, you did great and I bet your results are above average on most of the tests.
great video, shame about the AG1 advert, just eat some real food and get outside and exercise, the green powder is expensive and unnecessary, it is sad to see so many channels with otherwise great content and advice now promoting it.
Hey, that is very common as the pull up is a relatively advanced exercise requiring some serious back strength! I would suggest doing negatives and isometric holds! I was in the same boat a couple months ago - I couldn’t even do one! On my channel there’s a video about my journey if you‘re interested! You are all gonna crush it, I‘m sure! ☺️
Notes about this video:
Download the exercise sheet with ‘ideal’ numbers here: lauratry.com/strength-tests/
1. I’d have liked to have done these tests several weeks ago, when I did my cardio tests and blood analysis, and before I started my new exercise programme but it was tricky to get it all organised.
I’m on week 9 of my new exercise programme and eating plan, and have gained some strength in that time, so even though these results aren’t where I started a few months back, I’m still at the beginning of my weight training journey, and it gives me a starting point so I can retest in 12 months.
2. Before starting these tests I did the dynamic warmup I use before I exercise.
If you’re going to do these tests, and plan to retest, try and keep as much the same as possible, including the warmup for consistency and accurate results.
3. In the podcast, Andy Galpin mentioned a speed test, but then also said that most people don’t need to measure this as it’s usually only done for athletes, so I left it out of this video.
4. On the surface of these tests, it’s easy to get the ego involved “how well can I do” “how strong am I?” but doing these tests takes to ego away, and focuses on how to get the body in balance and good health.
5. So often being strong is attached to how we look, which is great, but more importantly is how to body handles itself - being strong enough to do tasks and have enough muscle mass and bone density to look after us as we get older - this is especially important for women who can lose an incredible amount of muscle and bone density due to a reduction in hormones; oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone.
6. The podcast also includes some other tests; anaerobic capacity, Vo2 Max and Steady Endurance. I didn’t include them in this video, but have included them on the downloadable exercise sheet.
You put yourself out there and are so genuine! Keep trying, keep learning, and keep sharing with us!!! You’re awesome Laura!!!
thank you for the lovely comment. Cool username! •
Shamefully admitting, I watched this video lounging on the couch, with cat, while eating dark chocolate. (I had just eaten lunch and was digesting.)
Anyway, I LOVE the testing ideas and have been considering joining a gym this summer to get a baseline for my 50+ body. It's been years since I've lifted weights, but I think it's time to be more intentional with resistance training and body movement exercise.
Thank you so much for this excellent and inspiring summary!!! You are always motivating! P.S. Love the Polka Dots! You ROCK LT!!!
Dark chocolate is quite healthy! I had coconut yuzu lemon ice-cream while sprawling in belly down! 😂
Your situation sounds total bliss!
From what the experts are saying weight lifting is where it's at.
Thank you for your on going support Susan, I love getting your comments 🥰
@Laura Try, you are very welcome! I'm glad you enjoy my comments, as I enjoy your videos. It feels like well-timed and mutually beneficial positive exchanges!!! I love that.
Thank you for your additional comment. I have been working my way to that conclusion about weight-lifting as well. Although, pretty reluctantly because I don't want the gym fees. However, I've been devising a hybrid approach that might include starting at the gym to get good coaching and building back the habit, followed by creating a home gym with some outdoor equipment (since I'd rather be outdoors). I see myself using the trees for pull-ups and pumping iron in their shade. Of course, this might only work for part of the year where I live, but it could be BLISS!
Anyway, thanks for the inspirational nudge! All the best!!! 😀
Your skin looks super clear and bright in this video. Your definitely being more mindful of being healthy and fit than the average person
I'm excited for the flexibility test! And I had no idea grip strength was so important
I didn’t realise about grip strength either but it makes sense, and there are many studies about it.
Flexibility testing up next 👍
The squat analysis was really interesting and seeing an expert see all those minor details really is eye-opening. It's definitely one thing I'm also working on.
I went to the gym today (thanks to this video) to test my 1RM in bench press, shoulder press and bent over row. I just barely made the "goal" for what I am supposed to reach based on my age, but I did 💪On Tuesday I will do 1RM test for squat and deadlift. This is very interesting!
Thank you ever so much for this one. I listened to the Andy Galpin / Andrew Hubberman podcast a few months ago about these tests. It was really interesting and I said I would do them, but I really needed to listen again to make notes about them all. Thank you for doing that and also demonstrating all of them. It's a lot more useful than the descriptions in the original podcast.
Another great topic Laura.
I started light weights about 1 1/2 years ago and then began learning to row in a boat with 4 or 8 other rowers. This has been a huge challenge for me but very rewarding so far.
I have spent the past year learning to squat, and I didn’t think I would ever get comfortable at it, but slowly I see improvement. Deadlifting, hanging on a bar, leg lifting machine are great for rowing I’m told, so I’m incorporating these in my workouts. Having a goal like rowing has helped me to keep focused. Your video came at a perfect time.
This is awesome, I’ve just embarked on a menopause-crushing strength training journey after years of endurance running .... it’s taking me quite out of my comfort zone but on the plus side, I have a great deal of room for improvement 😂.
I _love_ the term 'menopause-crushing strength training journey" - this is AWESOME! It made me laugh too.
Well done you! this is really great!
Follow your bliss. You are a beautiful human and your community enjoys growing through your experiences.
You’re strong LT! 💪🏼
Im getting back into lifting weights from hurting my back in 2020 (slipped a disc - do not recommend) and I'm finally feeling strong again. Keen to see how I manage on some of these!! Thank you for sharing the alternatives to the 1 rep max Laura and looking forward to seeing your progress!
It’s great to hear you have recovered from your injury Veronica.
Great work that you’re going to try some of the tests 💪
So happy to wake up and see a new video from you!
Your topics are so well thoughtout. With so many exercise channels this is the best I have seen in terms of assessing ones ability.
Such a cool video, Laura! Thanks for sharing! I've tried a few of these tests and did okay, but very interested to try some of the others to test my fitness. Trying the push up test now...wish me luck!
Good content Laura, hooked on your videos at the moment, keep them coming :)
Great job Laura, I'll certainly be trying these too, it was a great podcast, very inspirational.
You're much stronger than the average girl at my local gym! I think this test is more applicable to people who have been weight training for at least 1.5-2 years.
LT you are one of the nicest people on UA-cam. Love your videos as always. By the way, you should record audio books I would happily listen to you speak for hours 😊
It's hard when you get in your forties in it Laura. Takes more motivation to get going. 🤸
Hey Mark, I'm finding it quite easy to be motivated right now - the new exercise, meal plan and supplements (from the blood test) are really making a big difference. Before that though, I totally would have agreed.
@@LauraTryUK Yeah, I'm glad you're doing a lot better. I just watched your blood test video, think I'm going to have to watch it again another day. There was a lot of information In that video. It was very interesting but a lot to take in. I'm glad you feel motivated. I'm struggling with my training at the moment, it's taking me 4 days to recover. Just feel so achy and fatigued. I think got certain vitamin deficiencies to be honest. I know last time I did blood test at doctors I was low in vitamin D. Hope this new way of approaching your diet n training will help you improve to an adequate form of athleticism. Good on ya Laura looking forward to what you going do over the summer. 🤸🏋️🏃
@@markwilliamson9140 Just a quick tip that I think anyone can do - have you tried creatine (5g a day) and amino acid drink during/after a heavy training session? I am finding that is helping me a lot! Plus 10g of glutamine a day for muscle recovery. Highly recommend that combo. I can send what I use if that's helpful.
@@LauraTryUK Thanks i will try that combination out. I did take a recovery powder a long time ago now, I forgot what it was called, but it did help. But I haven't done that for a while. I'm just having this vegan protein shake at the moment, thought I'd try it out. But I usually train before I have my main meal. So I replenish with with whatever I cook. I'm cooking salmon tonight so hopefully that will help me a bit, cuz I get stuff joints as well.
yes been waiting for this!!
I hope you like it!
I enjoyed that podcast so much - was so keen to see what results I could get.
There's a good quote from a power lifter in regards to squatting and deadlifting 1RM. "If you dont do it for competition dont bother." You only have 1 spine.
I appreciate that you had standards for both men and women, as well as recognized that there are many different kinds of bodies and a lack of symmetry doesn't indicate poor health.
Thank you for your comment at 11:00 we just watch and appreciate you, no judgment or criticism! You are awesome!
I am absolutely loving this series of test you're doing. I think I've found a new favourite new tuber. I'm 46 a veggie/ fish occasional fish eater who loves to train weights/ running / mobility...However for many reasons I've been a bit slack lately but watching these videos is really inspiring me to pull my finger out. Its so nice to find someone I can relate to my 1 rep max sqat and deadlift is similar to you and I'm looking forward to doing the other test. Its good to see you doing a happy dance when you get a high score 😂 that would be me also . Great work Laura ❤
Oo i want to try the grip strength one! I’m so curious about that. A 2 min hang is great!!
My FFMI is 18.2 according to my Inbody scan. How are you tackling your nutrition to get this number up? Sounds like you may need to eat in a surplus to put on some mass. That could be a whole video!
18.2 is great Jess!
I have a new meal plan which I spoke a little about in my blood test video, but plan to make a separate video about it.
Basically, I'm 1.9 grams of protein per kg pf bodyweight.
All your videos are so helpful and informative xxx
brilliant video Laura! i made some long essay of all my notes on every exercise galpin mentioned in that episode, i wish id just watched this video haha
You are inspiring Laura, thank you ❤
You are getting very strong! Great deadlift! Congrats!
Thanks for the download. I'm looking forward to trying these.
Another test I like is the get down and get up off the floor with minimal (or no) use of my hands. I enjoy making a game out of how many ways I can try to do that.
P.S. I have as much luck saying dyanamomememeter as I do saying cinaminamanon. 🙂
I am so happy you downloaded it Ken!
And you must have been reading my mind - or you saw my watch history?
I've got a fun video planned soon to do with that exercise.
@@LauraTryUK Fantastic! I'm looking forward to your video.
Love you Laura❤ u the best keep doing what you want to do
I had not heard about FFMI until today and it got me interested. Calculating it from the fat free body mass my scale gives me yields a FFMI of 18.4 (so quite good for a female) but at the same time the scale shows a body fat percentage of 30%.
So overall the scale reflects what would have also been my guess: I am strong and okay-ish fit but also enjoy food just a little bit too much :D :D
18 is great news! Well done! 💪
It’s great you/we/I can get this info from home scales with ease.
Out of interest, what scales do you use?
I love it when you say, "Are you ready for the juicy stuff." Lol 🤣
Vertical jump seems like there's some assumption of skill, or technique. It looked like you could have jumped higher with a deeper squat. Or is that not allowed?
Cool to see all of your tests!
Really good video thanks.
Thanks Monty, I am pleased you liked it.
Your videos are awesome! Much appreciated!
Brilliant video! 🤩
excellent thank you 🙏🏽
Laura’s videos make her seem very normal till you remember the 1000 burpees challenge she did. Absolute savage.
I love this. I'm heading to the park now with my kids and dog so I can time myself hanging on the monkey bars :)
The hang test is surely very dependent on your weight? Same with the plank.
aha, yes, it's something I was meant to say in the video or the pinned comment, having a high muscle mass and/or body fat would have an affect on this test. Well spotted.
It was something that was mentioned in the podcast though.
Could you try a squat to a front jump to try and get more lift? Or is it supposed to be just a standing jump?
Very informative 🌟
Excellent, now I have test criteria, Thanks LT ! :)
You think you’ll share your results Bryan?
@@LauraTryUK That's a good idea. I will be self testing at the beginning and then after I think I am ready for a retest. At our local YMCA they have something called eGym that I have beginning results, those test criteria are nothing like what you have here. What is the best avenue to share results, I downloaded your pdf spreadsheet that I will use.
If you feel like it, put some of results in here? But only if you want to of course. I am so happy you are going to try some of the tests.
Cheers Laura
cheers Stephen 👊
When I choose a gym one of my top priorities is that it has to have a sauna. My gym now has started reducing the time the sauna is open though :/
Awesome video, really interesting too
cheers Mark, I am pleased you liked it.
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Laura, I’m not sure whether something like this is on your play list or how much research you’ve done….. (check out cereal killers - 2013 Donal o’Neill- it’s a great documentary and that will give you further names to
Follow- Tim noakes etc) but I’d do a strict Keto experiment for 3 months- they get loads of views whilst making people understand this diet fully. Bloods before and after etc! I’m afraid that without drastic action like this, no matter how ‘healthy’ someone thinks they are nutrition and exercise wise, things go south! I can’t tell you what the Keto diet did for me at age 41… it’s been incredible (1st week aside)
Love your videos! You are my favorite UA-camr Laura!
You are so kind, thank yoooooou!
Great info….thanks
Do a video on the levels patch
scheduled for a few weeks time. Learning some interesting things.
I think I'm going to be scoring as 'not ideal' on all of these! Got to start somewhere I suppose! 🤣
Got to start somewhere 💪
But you may also surprise yourself. Are you tempted to give any of them a go Andy?
@@LauraTryUK I have downloaded the sheet... I already have a dynamononometer, after I saw something years ago that said it was a better test of health/fitness than lots of other things. Will try grip, 3-5 rep squat and plank. Was also looking at the crossfit baseline as a good marker. (plus bench, deadlift and press)
You look absolutely stunning in this video! Also I look forward to your videos every time! Plus your accent is so pleasing to my ears! You make me question my sexuality! 😆 Kidding!
😂😂😂😂😂 you had me laughing out loud when you said “that was really cringy”
This comment is brilliant 🤣 It really did make me laugh.
Thank you!
Good stuff
Squad academy had videos about the shift of the hips.
Well done, LT! 💪
cheers Karl 🙏🏼
@@LauraTryUK my pleasure! However, I was so inspired after the video, I went to the gym and got a bit carried away … and feeling it today! So it’s all your fault 😆… no pain no gain, right?!? 😉
Welcome back
Great video, and well done you're a pretty fit strong gal, keep up the good work 💪💪👌
Thank you!
This is so interesting! 🎉🎉🎉
I'm pleased you think so Rebecka 👊
Excellente 🎶😎♥🎶
Hmmm, I thought this was going to be the red light video I've been waiting for 🤔
not yet Chris, I only just go that light - I have quite a few weeks of experiments first 🚨
@@LauraTryUK Ahh okay, I'll be more patient then 😂
Damn, great deadlift!
Cheers! I wasn't sure how that was going to go tbh.
The vertical jump standards is nonsense. I was in a national sports program in high school for badminton, were jumping is important. I had a 65 cm vertical on a special measuring apparatus and that was the best result. Granted we didn't use our arms to generate momentum, but still. There is no way average joe that doesn't train for it will have a 61cm vertical, especially with that style of measuring. Just saying, you did great and I bet your results are above average on most of the tests.
Same goes for the grip strength "ideals", especially for women.
great video, shame about the AG1 advert, just eat some real food and get outside and exercise, the green powder is expensive and unnecessary, it is sad to see so many channels with otherwise great content and advice now promoting it.
45kg in benchpress excluding the bar, right?!?!
Lifting that weight will blow out your back.
Sucked in by the AG1 hype....it's a con!
I cant even do 1 pullup lol
Neither can I!
I'm working on it - have been for 10 years 😂
@@LauraTryUK 0:57 looks like a pullup to me?
Hey, that is very common as the pull up is a relatively advanced exercise requiring some serious back strength! I would suggest doing negatives and isometric holds! I was in the same boat a couple months ago - I couldn’t even do one! On my channel there’s a video about my journey if you‘re interested! You are all gonna crush it, I‘m sure! ☺️
I was using a band (takes about 40-80lbs of weight)
Has anyone ever told you you look like Doris Day??! 😍 I mean if you ever need a sideline… 😂❤️
Never! But it is a compliment, thank you!
Do I look like her even when I pull my funny weightlifting faces? 🤪
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