Average/ “normal” starting point for powerlifting? Any Benefits?
So, I’m 37 yo female, (235lb) I’ve gotten back into the gym over the last 6 months but in all honesty I’ve only been truly consistent over the last 2 months or so. I’m trying to focus on body recomposition and trying my hardest to stay consistent moving forward.
Anyway, I was at the gym and saw a bar that was left set up and was curious as to whether or not I could lift it. I think it was maybe 220 lbs on it. I looked up safe ways to lift and the form or whatnot and I easily lifted it on my first try. I thought, cool. Did my workout and left the gym…
My next gym session, the first dl crossed my mind and
It kinda made me wonder how naturally strong I am. So this time on a whim I set up a bar and lifted 295lbs. I think I may have woken up a new interest. My question is, what is the average or safe starting weight for female deadlifting? Also, I’m not sure if there are any benefits to dl? Also, if I wanted to really get into it, where do I start? Are there programs or something?