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The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...
According to data from Strength Level, the ‘average squat weight for a female lifter is 73kg’. But this only applies to a 1RM (one-rep max – the maximum weight you can lift for one rep).
Make sure your squat rack has safety features like the spotter's arms. You also want it to have the option to adjust the height of the rack for multiple users of different heights.