How MUCH do you SQUAT?

[SteamTrain]

Anyone try squatting with dumbbells? I always used a bar, but my lower back is pretty finicky. I tried using the db's last week, going deep and it felt pretty good. I did have to use straps though, otherwise my grip gave out before my legs did. I still prefer the bar, but it seemed like a decent alternative. Probably wouldn't have been as good if I just went to parallel.

 

[BrickGirl]

Smith Machine, Shoulder Width stance, ass to floor every single rep, 315x5. My husband has a real bad lower back and this really takes the stress off of it, he has no problems on the smith machine squats.

 

[Katry]

It was ages ago when I tried my pb, maybe 5 years. At that time my 1 rep max was about 225lbs. It's difficult, because we use kilograms here in Europe, in kilos it was 102,5.

Today I wouldn't even dream about those weights. I've had problems with my right thigh and haven't been able to squat lately. Last time I did sets, I think I had about 160lbs on the bar. I always squat ass to grass with feet not very much apart. I've noticed that the wider the stance the more easily my right thigh feels pain.

 

[Quadsweeps Sister]

I only squat 25 lbs

You?

I generally squat 225 most of the time & 285 on a good day. I have squatted 315 as a max effort. I love squats - SQUATS are GOOD...

 

[gingernuts]

I do squats all the way down-ass to the floor (well nearly)!.I haven't done a 1RM but usually pyramid up following a 12,10,8,6 rep system.My best for the last set of 6 reps is 198lbs last summer.At the moment I am lifting 171lbs for 6 reps.

I have been ill on and off this year with alcohol and depressive conditions. I lift when I can but my alcohol intake means I don't progress as much as I could be doing.

 

[spiderwoman]

Last Christmas after a lot of turkey and stuffing I felt very strong and squatted 220 x 6 on the smith machine and THAT is my PB. I am now doing 175 on the smith machine.

 

[androjunkie]

I think Anya should show some pics! I want to see how your legs look like, girl!

I second that. I really want to see a females legs that pushes 345lbs. Not trying to attack you just want to see what your legs look like.

 

[johndeere]

Nice work ladies! Can I say QUADZILLA!!! Ok I am corny, but seriously impressive stats. Would love to see you embarass frat boys who do 185 for a few not nearly parrellel. Keep up the good work.

Mike

 

[Mandinka2]

Smith Machine, Shoulder Width stance, ass to floor every single rep, 315x5. My husband has a real bad lower back and this really takes the stress off of it, he has no problems on the smith machine squats.

I'd love to see how you do that , i know Dorian squatted on a smith as well but i have no idea how you can keep the stress of the back without annihalating your knees.

 

[Big-Bald-One]

My wife did 225lbs x 3 reps yesterday, to parallel...