20 rep squats as a mass gaining technique?

[HoneyBadger50]

I've noticed every time I do workout planning in endurance phases 20 rep squats seem to be a go to. Each time I finish endurance phases I seem to add around 10-15lbs just because of the squats. Is it possible that 20 reps are the natty steroids?

 

[super-duty1]

I have made my best gains by doing dropped sets to failure on the smith machine a couple times a month.

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[HoneyBadger50]

I have made my best gains by doing dropped sets to failure on the smith machine a couple times a month.

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Really? Same for me, but I stick with barbell. Much easier on the knees and I add muscle to my core, lower back, and legs.

 

[super-duty1]

Not sure I would go to failure without a smith unless you had a couple spotters.

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[HoneyBadger50]

Not sure I would go to failure without a smith unless you had a couple spotters.

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I only have one spotter just in case, but at Golds Gym, or atleast the one I go to there are safety pins. So its all good.

 

[gjohnson5]

Not sure I would go to failure without a smith unless you had a couple spotters.

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No need for spotter if you're squatting in a rack or cage. Simply set the pins on the cage to where the bar won't drop any further then you sitting in the hole. Squat Racks usually have the bar that serves as a stop. Just squat inside the rack

 

[HoneyBadger50]

No need for spotter if you're squatting in a rack or cage. Simply set the pins on the cage to where the bar won't drop any further then you sitting in the hole. Squat Racks usually have the bar that serves as a stop. Just squat inside the rack

I use a spotter for support and forced reps. It works wonders to be honest.

 

[gjohnson5]

I use a spotter for support and forced reps. It works wonders to be honest.

Forced reps are ineffective. Not to mention training to failure is also ineffective. I think both tax you CNS too much and then requires much more recovery time. The gains you'll get with this won't make up for the energy expenditure and recovery you'll need using this

 

[HoneyBadger50]

Forced reps are ineffective. Not to mention training to failure is also ineffective. I think both tax you CNS too much and then requires much more recovery time. The gains you'll get with this won't make up for the energy expenditure and recovery you'll need using this

Incorrect, when I tax myself this much I get incredible anaerobic cardio, also I gain mass. I'm 15 and just by doing this physically demanding thing I'm now 6'1" and 254lbs. Just because it forces your muscles to tear and recover.

 

[NegroPops]

you are 15 and you are 6'1 254? damn nigga.. u big as hell.

I agree with you though.. forced reps is where its at. And I always go to failure on core lifts. I don't have a certain rep amount that I am shooting for. My first set I am going to pick a weight I can do 12-15 times and rep it until failure. Then add more weight and do the same thing.. and have some drop sets on the last sets.

But that is what works for me, and I have success lifting that way for years.. both when cutting and bulking. everyone is different.