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<b><strong>How Much Weight Should You Be Able to Lift, Based On Your Age? </strong></b>

Social media claims the magic number is twice your bodyweight—is that accurate?

By Elliot O·Aug 18, 2026
<b><strong>How Much Weight Should You Be Able to Lift, Based On Your Age? </strong></b>

Originally reported by Women's Health Magazine.

Social media claims the magic number is twice your bodyweight—is that accurate?

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