>reach peak bulk, train as heavy as you can >cut down, train only for strength >reach same weight as before, now notably stronger >train in your current weight for a couple weeks to notice the difference best
>>Have to bulk to get better squat numbers
Alternatively stop thinking the only way to increase a number is to bulk. My squat progressed from 2x bw to 2.8x bw while my bw remained within ±5 lbs. Train hard,
and pay attention to your form fatass.
depends entirely on how you squat >high bar, near atg, not folding over
2pl8+ for reps with decent form and you will gracefully outlift 90% of gym goers despite this being a novice number >low bar depth frauding good morning fold overs
same number I guess but just looks off and is pointless if you can pull off the first one in stead and you are not going to step on a competition platform any time soon >half/quarter squatting
stop occupying gym equipment you don't deserve to use
>2pl8+ for reps
This is so easy to hit just a few months into a linear progression though. I think 315 is good. You will probably have to switch off of a novice program to hit it.
yes it is, if you actually care and is willing to develop your squat
still more rare to see a competently executed high bar squat at 2pl8+ than it is to see a 2pl8 bench
I gave up on low bar/parallel soon past 3pl8. It's really an ego lift, I think my 10reps atg 2pl8 is a bigger achievement than my 1RM low bar at 3.5pl8.
>2pl8+ for reps
This is so easy to hit just a few months into a linear progression though. I think 315 is good. You will probably have to switch off of a novice program to hit it.
There's a big difference between pulling 5 half assed body breaking reps at 2pl8 and 10 that look like a tutorial.
Fo real here in small gym ive never seen the big guys squat with barbell ever, and I outlift (1.5 plates, high bar, atg) their smith machine squat weight lmao
>>high bar, near atg, not folding over >2pl8+ for reps
I can easily do that plus I go ATG, beltless and stay upright it isn't very impressive. If you squat like that a 405 1RM at least is impressive
Everyone has to start somewhere but saying 2pl8 is good because it's better than most gymgoers is a pathetic cope. 2pl8s is shit. I see 130lb girls at my gym squat 275.
Is that your 1rm max or 5 reps max? I do 90kg for 3 sets of 5 reps, I will be going up to 95kg tomorrow and finally 2pl8 next week if I can bang out 95kg for 3 sets of 5 reps on the squat.
I didn't manage to do 90kg on the diddly for 5 reps straight though, had to take breaks and do it split up into 3reps then 2 then 3, hopefully I will get the clean 5 reps tomorrow.
I'm doing 6x2 Tuesdays and 6x1 Fridays
125 last Friday but I just have a feeling tonight. I ate like an animal today
If 5 gets to be a lot don't stress it you can keep adding with lower rep work
I can feel more of a burn if I do 5x5 so I think it's good, really makes my lower back sore as shit. Is there an upside to doing really low reps? I'm just following my beginner program which says 2 warm ups sets of 5 and 1 max set of 5 for deadlifts, don't know much about it.
Acceptable? 1.5xBW 1RM. But one should strive for more than acceptable. Anyone should be able to reach 2xBW 1RM, so that should be one's target.
t. 1.5xBW 3x5.
Nice.
I'm just under 200lbs and idk what my max is but I'll do 315 for 5. I've gone a little heavier but don't get the same depth, and it feels risky at that point.
2pl = 225
3pl = 315
4pl = 405
edit : update, back from gym.. did 335 for 3, but form probably sucked, felt heavy AF.
>hamstrings
Let me guess you squat to a high box and try to keep your shins vertical. You do max effort goodmornings and you read 30 year old Louie Simmons articles like they were the Torah.
When I was doing 5x5 rotations on squat/bench/deadlift I regularly did 3pl8. Any higher than that is just asking for injury, at least at my current fitness level. Now I'm somewhere in the 275-295 range depending on how I'm feeling that day.
3000 metric pounds
2x bw
bump
>Have to bulk to get better squat numbers
>Tfw 2x body weight keeps getting further away
>reach peak bulk, train as heavy as you can
>cut down, train only for strength
>reach same weight as before, now notably stronger
>train in your current weight for a couple weeks to notice the difference best
>>Have to bulk to get better squat numbers
Alternatively stop thinking the only way to increase a number is to bulk. My squat progressed from 2x bw to 2.8x bw while my bw remained within ±5 lbs. Train hard,
and pay attention to your form fatass.
Just eat through your sticking points bro
The real question isn't will you ever hit 2x body weight. The real question is why do you fear POWER?
you realize you have to cut too right?
some will shit themselves because of it, but it's dependent on your weight
depends entirely on how you squat
>high bar, near atg, not folding over
2pl8+ for reps with decent form and you will gracefully outlift 90% of gym goers despite this being a novice number
>low bar depth frauding good morning fold overs
same number I guess but just looks off and is pointless if you can pull off the first one in stead and you are not going to step on a competition platform any time soon
>half/quarter squatting
stop occupying gym equipment you don't deserve to use
>2pl8+ for reps
This is so easy to hit just a few months into a linear progression though. I think 315 is good. You will probably have to switch off of a novice program to hit it.
yes it is, if you actually care and is willing to develop your squat
still more rare to see a competently executed high bar squat at 2pl8+ than it is to see a 2pl8 bench
Yes it's easy but still rare to see it
I gave up on low bar/parallel soon past 3pl8. It's really an ego lift, I think my 10reps atg 2pl8 is a bigger achievement than my 1RM low bar at 3.5pl8.
There's a big difference between pulling 5 half assed body breaking reps at 2pl8 and 10 that look like a tutorial.
Fo real here in small gym ive never seen the big guys squat with barbell ever, and I outlift (1.5 plates, high bar, atg) their smith machine squat weight lmao
>>high bar, near atg, not folding over
>2pl8+ for reps
I can easily do that plus I go ATG, beltless and stay upright it isn't very impressive. If you squat like that a 405 1RM at least is impressive
What about front squats? I only do these now.
Everyone has to start somewhere but saying 2pl8 is good because it's better than most gymgoers is a pathetic cope. 2pl8s is shit. I see 130lb girls at my gym squat 275.
I'm almost at 2pl8 squat soon to be at 2pl8 diddly too.
If I feel good and sleep tonight, I might go wild and push for a 3pl8 diddly tomorrow morning. If not, next Friday
Is that your 1rm max or 5 reps max? I do 90kg for 3 sets of 5 reps, I will be going up to 95kg tomorrow and finally 2pl8 next week if I can bang out 95kg for 3 sets of 5 reps on the squat.
I didn't manage to do 90kg on the diddly for 5 reps straight though, had to take breaks and do it split up into 3reps then 2 then 3, hopefully I will get the clean 5 reps tomorrow.
I'm doing 6x2 Tuesdays and 6x1 Fridays
125 last Friday but I just have a feeling tonight. I ate like an animal today
If 5 gets to be a lot don't stress it you can keep adding with lower rep work
I can feel more of a burn if I do 5x5 so I think it's good, really makes my lower back sore as shit. Is there an upside to doing really low reps? I'm just following my beginner program which says 2 warm ups sets of 5 and 1 max set of 5 for deadlifts, don't know much about it.
I think it's easier to keep adding weight with low reps, but it depends what your goals are. I just want maximum weight as soon as possible
For me I think also, I wouldn't be able to do two sessions a week of 5 rep deadlifts so I get to do it more often
Really? It's not that bad though, you get used to it.
I just want to get in shape, lose weight and put some muscle on, get a bit stronger.
Check out dinosaur training Brooks kubik it's a great book about old time strength training
i do 4pl8 deadlift and 80kg Frontsquat
you should be able to squat 315lbs, and at least 275
my max was 320lb x 3 as a 220lb male. I feel like a failure but then I remember most of my gym doesnt even bother to squat
At least 4 plates is a respectable lift unless you're a female or some super skinny guy. Bar is lower then.
Acceptable? 1.5xBW 1RM. But one should strive for more than acceptable. Anyone should be able to reach 2xBW 1RM, so that should be one's target.
t. 1.5xBW 3x5.
I squat 2.5x bw for 3x6
>2x BW
How the frick will I squat 550lbs?
By not being a pussy?
Lose weight, fatass.
Shfifty shvive
300kg if male
Reachable natty in 5 years max if you just squat 5x12 once a week.
The one you're able to improve.
I think 1/2/3/4 for 5 reps is respectable, so if you can squat 3pl8 for 5 reps then that is good.
As a 225 lb man, I've done 315 for 10 reps and 425 for my 1rm
Nice.
I'm just under 200lbs and idk what my max is but I'll do 315 for 5. I've gone a little heavier but don't get the same depth, and it feels risky at that point.
2pl = 225
3pl = 315
4pl = 405
edit : update, back from gym.. did 335 for 3, but form probably sucked, felt heavy AF.
Anything more than 2pl8s is for gays who want big thighs and ass for other men to frick
>frick woman
>"wow anon, your ass is so hot"
who would've thought they like the biggest muscle on your body (gluteus maximus)
>sees a dude with strong legs
>thoughts immediately go to gay ass man sex
The frick is wrong with you dude?
Body weight squat 100 reps in one set
As a 190kg Squatter I would say I respect anyone who squats 100kg. After that its mostly just form and hamstring work.
>hamstring work
>for squats
>hamstrings
Let me guess you squat to a high box and try to keep your shins vertical. You do max effort goodmornings and you read 30 year old Louie Simmons articles like they were the Torah.
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When I was doing 5x5 rotations on squat/bench/deadlift I regularly did 3pl8. Any higher than that is just asking for injury, at least at my current fitness level. Now I'm somewhere in the 275-295 range depending on how I'm feeling that day.
Acceptable is anything from 405
Anything 3pl8 and up as long as it isn't some equipped powerlifting or quarter/half rep form bullshit. Obviously no giga fats either
I zercher squat 2 plate for 8-10 reps. Is this acceptable?
I don't do backsquats due to herniated discs.
200kg highbar is the minimum to not have an embarrassing squat. Unless you are a women, then maybe around 150kg.
Your 1RM+20kg