Ladies, here's a new trainee of mine, in case you haven't quite convinced yourself to start lifting yet and need some motivation. Squatting 135 lbs. for a set of 5. This is her 2nd set, 1st couple of reps are shallower than I like, but the last three are somewhat better. She's 15 lbs. away from a body weight squat, and she's got plenty of progress left in her. Fellas, if you're not squatting at least 135 lbs., then shame on you :D
The little bit of "flux" in her balance comes from squatting with heels elevated on weight plates. Her calves are inflexible, a problem were remedying now, hence the heel lift. Also encouraging her to get a pair of proper lifting shoes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV9LXKzSVmc
-Stacey