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Originally Posted by navane
Hrm...I'm not even sure what is considered lower or higher weight for women. For example, among many things, I use 15lb barbells for chest press (more if on the machine), 40lb seated row and 60lb lat pull down. I do 2 sets of 16 reps along with cardio, crunches, stretching, etc, etc. I often see women in there with the 5lb weights and I wonder what it's accomplishing.....though, I don't know if 15lbs is really anything to brag about either. 
.....Kelly  |
With the amount of reps you're doing, I would consider those lower weights.
As far as the amount of weight people are using - for some people, if that's the only way they can use correct form and pace in lifting (i.e. not bouncing the weights up and down like a mad person), then that's fine. If, however, they're just bouncing the weights all around, and there's no resistance or effort, then they probably should be trying slightly heavier weights.
Then again, it all depends on how you feel (or, if you're working with a licensed, experienced personal trainer, what they think you should be doing).