How much can you squat??

[mr.nitro]

im working with a newbie whos current max is about 100lbs,(when he started it was just the bar) but hes improving fast. terrible genetics, but hes dedicated.

 

[drm]

380 for 5 (supposedly that's 428 for one rep, but I've never tried so who knows). As far as gear goes, I wear a weight belt and I always do my best to go right to the floor.

I don't know if 500 (for at least a couple reps) is a realistic goal for the end of '08 (no PEDs) but I'm going to give it a whirl. I tend to progress reasonably quickly...

 

[deathdroprob]

105 kgs 8 reps

 

[Powerbuilder333]

The squat is my nemesis.
My all time best is 585x1 pre gear useage.
I cracked 500 a couple of different times last year while on cycle.
I have some video, but I doubt it's worth the effort to post.

 

[al420]

I would call BS but most of the posters in this thread are probably playing Warcraft right now....

Useless w/ out vids.

I saw a guy 'squatting' 485 last night. He looked like the kind of guy that would start a thread like this.... I go lower on a Push Press then he was on what he called a PL Squat.

Oly Depth w/ No Belt, No Wraps, No Spotter w/ pic of the wheeels or a vid would make this place much more interesting.

And BW vs. Squat weight means more than what you squat. So if your 250 and squatting 500 that is not so super cool.

 

[memberelite]

I would call BS but most of the posters in this thread are probably playing Warcraft right now....

Useless w/ out vids.

I saw a guy 'squatting' 485 last night. He looked like the kind of guy that would start a thread like this.... I go lower on a Push Press then he was on what he called a PL Squat.

Oly Depth w/ No Belt, No Wraps, No Spotter w/ pic of the wheeels or a vid would make this place much more interesting.

And BW vs. Squat weight means more than what you squat. So if your 250 and squatting 500 that is not so super cool.

Damn Al420 I was hoping you wouldn't bring up the BW vs Squat issue! I'm only 180 lbs over bodyweight which sucks.

Very interesting points on the "Oly Depth w/ No Belt, No Wraps, No Spotter..."
I don't think the pic of the wheels is necessary since many guys don't have really impressive legs but can still move some weight - I agree with the vid's though.

 

[Daran]

Don't be ashamed. Keep paying your dues and squating deep with good form and the weight will come. On your body and on the bar.

I used to do these so called 'half squats' with 185, now i'm going deep and it's way more difficult (obviously). I'll surpass 225 fast.

 

[Powerbuilder333]

In a happier world people wouldn't bring up bodyweight - they'd bring up range of motion measurements - lol.

 

[H_T_]

depth is key. if the bar is moving less than a foot, it's nothing. and those nylon man panties are lol funny.......

 

[b fold the truth]

most ever was 575 for 7 reps. Havent squatted since lol. Arthrittis at 28 is ridiculous, but what do ya do.

You do the best you can and be proud. Works for me