are you squatting 30lbs total with a barbell and doing step ups with 30 lb DB Each Hand

or something different than that.[/quote]
Thanks for the hints Lisa! I squatted with the barbell with an additional 30 lbs so a total of about 75...step ups are with 15 lb DBs in each hand

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I actually got up and went to the gym at 5 this morning...
deadlifts: 65 lbs including barbell 10X3
DB shoulder presses: 15 lb DB each hand 10X3
wide grip pull down: 60 lbs 10X3
lunges: 15 lb DB each hand 10X3
swiss ball crunches: arms over head 12X3
My question today is: I want to increase my weigth for lunges and step ups, but, the weights are becoming hard to grip...what do you all suggest?