How much can you guys squat?

Charlts

Nicely done dude, days like that happen just make sure you eat more next time. I've just had the same scenario with my missus as she wasn't feeling upto attempting her bench 1rm today. Just go back to basics and come back stronger next time.

I'm hoping for a new squat pb over the next couple of weeks as squats cycle heavier in the programme. I matched my previous heaviest deadlift off the blocks last week for an easy 6 reps and am 2.5kg off of bench and log goal so can't wait to have a go at squatting heavy, the way I've been going it'll be close to the double ton!

sheriffwoody

i haven't done legs or squats in about 3 weeks now i am going to kill my legs tomorrow aren't i? haha

kingslynnfc7

Yep. legs are gonna ache leg hell lol

Ive changed my routine rather than doing my usual 3/4 sets of 90kg. Ive been doing interval training. 10 sets of 10 reps , 60kg.

so 100 reps of 60kg lol, first session was last night and my legs are in bits today..

tazman007

I'm steadily progressing on my squats now as part of the stronglifts programme, having purchased some squat racks as advised earlier in the thread. Now at 51kg, another couple of weeks and I'll have reached my first target of my bodyweight at 61kg. Then I'll target the 1.5 x bodyweight as the next target. Got to say, the squat racks have made life a lot easier. Onwards and upwards.....

Charlts

Nicely done dude, keep your form solid and nail the movement, you'll be laughing as the weight increases.

sheriffwoody

can some of you guys give me some views on this - am i going low enough?  i always find myself "popping" up at the top of each rep, not sure why or if that is bad form etc.

reiteration

I'd say the form was fine - tho, I'm no real expert, and that you pissibly don't need to go that low - parallel should be fine, and of course if you find that too easy - put more weight on...

Charlts

Keep the depth and keep your chest big (puffed out) that shoud help stop you folding at the waist and focus on driving through your heels.

If you can next time you film one, do it from side on.

sheriffwoody

right, back off to the gym now - doing a back session for the first time in a few weeks.
deadlift pb is 160kg, so won't get anywhere near that tonight, but will aim for 120-140

Charlts

You never know mate, build up to it and see how you.