How much do you squat for reps?

[strider364]

315-10
405-7

 

[Deadz]

Back in the day of quarter squats I could handle 415 - and looking back I sure wish someone would have told me that I was NOT going down at all.

Last Friday did 305 for the needsize 5X5, tomorrow I'll be going for the 315 5X5
I've taken a very serious approach to squats this year, I've worked very hard on my form to the extent of practising at home with no weights until I found my groove.

To all the dudes hitting 405 for reps - I'll be beside you by 2004.

Good Thread Polish.

 

[louden_swain]

For me, higher reps (8-25) work better for building muscle, as lower reps (1-8) are better for building strength.

 

[PolishHammer1977]

Nice work Strider. I smell 450 soon for you.

Deadz, I did the same thing back in the day. I was taught by a trainer my freshman year to do 1/2 squats. It slowed my development. Now that I go ass to the floor, everything in my body is growing. And yes, you will be alongside us.


Jeremy,
I know I can push myself to go over 405 right now. I know I can do more. I will do more. It's just a matter of time. When my legs stop responding to the 225, 315, 405 shit, I will go up.


Loudin,
Key point. I'm gonna take that one to the illigitamite partner as well.

 

[needsize]

Did you have to pull out the bucket?

Never actually tossed my cookies but have come close. About 3 weeks ago I pushed it so far I ended up just laying on the floor for 10 minutes before I could get back up and finish.

My old training partner has an 800lb squat in competition

 

[DrBones]

LOL.. My squat is terrible compared to most.... No big deal tho.. I'll catch up
I've only been squatting since August or July... and I have some knee issues so if I get any wierd things happening with my knees, I usually back off the weight by 25 lbs and up it 5 lbs each week until they feel better...
235x5x5 is cake right now... I'm guessing my 1 rep max is in the range of 280???
I'm aiming for 315x5 in less than 6 months..
Got my fingers crossed

 

[louden_swain]

LOL.. My squat is terrible compared to most.... No big deal tho.. I'll catch up
I've only been squatting since August or July... and I have some knee issues so if I get any wierd things happening with my knees, I usually back off the weight by 25 lbs and up it 5 lbs each week until they feel better...
235x5x5 is cake right now... I'm guessing my 1 rep max is in the range of 280???
I'm aiming for 315x5 in less than 6 months..
Got my fingers crossed

You are working hard and thats the important thing!! Your gains will come through time!

 

[bignate73]

All ass to the floor with no belt, I've done:
445lbs x 5 reps
405 x 8 reps
315 x 20 reps

nice numbers

 

[needsize]

nice numbers

Thanks, the numbers are okay but there are just a means to an end, huge legs...

 

[BodybuildingUniverse]

my personal records are 225 for 36 and 315 for 20. I LOVE high rep squats...as hard as it gets! more mental than physical almost...