How much poundage are u guys squatting for reps? BB's not Powerlifters

[TheAssholeFomerlyKnownAsDBBT]

how many plates are you guys throwing on for reps- i am interested strictly in adding size to my quads-i could care less about how much i can squat or how strong i am

When you get to 4 plates, which I have, you know you're at another level from "the others"

 

[shortstack]

2 plates for a watm up, then i do 315 for 12 reaps, the 315 for 10 then 315 for 8 then a plate and a half for burnout

 

[shape]

2 plates for a watm up, then i do 315 for 12 reaps, the 315 for 10 then 315 for 8 then a plate and a half for burnout

is that your entire quad work-except for extensions or ?????

do you incorporate hacks, fronts or the sled ???????????

 

[J_Merkm]

well my self i use 460 for reps my max is about 550 but that is a parralel squat as a football player i dont go any lower, becuase its hard on the joints

 

[darwinmcduck]

I used to do 735 to the basement for 10 when hackin

I would suggest using lighter weights so you can be consistent and avoid injuries.

Those knees can only take so many miles on em before they give out. U cant call GM to find out the answer for these though.

Best of luck

 

[justinjones1963]

I am currently doing 315 for an easy 10 reps. My knees have bene huring me and I have no idea why.

Depth is important - we have big guys in the gym that pile on 5 on each side but only go down 10 inches - that is a total waste.

When I was in my younger years I was hitting 425 for reps. My partner and I would kick out 5 sets and then do negatives one week and the next week we would knock off 50 pounds after the 5th set and do down until we could only do the bar or until total failure. there were times we were on the ground and couldn't get up lol (and now I wonder why my knees hurt lol)

 

[hrlydvdson1]

bro, i am a competitive powerlifter. i am 6-1 255, 14%bf. i realize hypertrophy is not our ultimate goal but powerlifting has made me lots bigger. try some powerlifting exercises to jump start your squat training again. ie....zercher squats, good mornings etc.......hope my advice helps you.........

 

[ItalianMuscle27]

I cant squat anymore, I stick with lots of hacks and leg press. Squats have been too brutal on my back the past few years.. The heaviest I ever went though back in the day was like 455 for 6 reps. I couldnt even do that now though..

 

[rykertest]

I do agree that narrow allows a little more quad stimulation, but you cant go rock bottom on too narrow a stance.
I dont think that the quads relax at all below parallel, I get a much bigger pump when I go that far. I've done a lot of experimenting, and all the way down has definitely done the most for quad development
Heres an old video, 455 x 7, so you can see my form, its old and I've squatted heavier since, but you get the idea. I do lean a bit at the bottom though, but notice no belt or wraps
squat 455 x 7

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[viczeva]

You will not believe how much of a base you will build for squatting by doing the 20 sets of 20 reps routine for one month. You will need just the empty bar. You will not lose any strength, you will be stronger coming back than you have ever been.

im gonna try this this month, let u know how it went. pm me if u have naymore advice. thanx bro.
vic