What you consider cheating, is probably normal. For instance, Madcow posted the following on this subject:
http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=366601
Thanks man! I am currently doing the 3x5 program. Would you recommend incorporating these pause reps into the program or at a latter time?
Additionally, do you think my back is arched enough? It seems like my upper back could be a little more upright. Thoughts?
Thanks for the input.
Hello All,
I am learning how to squat below parallel. Going this deep is new to me and I would appreciate any comments and/or criticism to help improve my form. Thanks.
http://media.putfile.com/Squat-100x5
EDIT: Kind of takes a while to load.
Ok, I ordered the book and it should be here soon. I also looked over the links provided above and I my last reservation about the 3x5 is only 1 working set of deadlifts. If I have any shining star in my lifting repertoire it would be deads.
Can anyone shed any light as to whether 1 working...
Ok, I am not new to squats and have been doing them for 2 years now. However, did I do them often in the past? No, only once a week for maybe 3-4 sets. Do I possibly have poor form and squatting 3x a week makes this more of a problem...probably.
So, based on your post and the information...
Thanks again guys. Trust me, I not going to give up totally. I am looking to make some adjustments.
However, I am aware of my current level of fitness and something just does not feel right in my legs. While stretching after the workout did help, I woke up the next day with these aching in...
Ok, lets say I do go with the 3x5, is this the version that has you squatting 3x a week (like Cynical mentioned) or the 2x a week that Cougar posted above?
Thanks for all of your help.