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

[genarr3]

Guys... look at the poll though. This board's viewership *easily* peaks at 350-450+ people (which probably translates into 1,000 or even 1,500 active accounts). Then consider this... You're probably much less likely to vote in a poll like this (or even open the thread) if 135 is kicking your ass. Taking that all into consideration, the fact that only 21 guys have votes (at this time) that they do 315 (3 wheels/side) or more is pretty remarkable.

I'd think that in any serious gym (read: no leg warmers, geriatric patients or tennis wives) that at least 10% of the male, acvite members could get 3 wheels up for one rep with reasonably good form. In a hard-core gym, I bet that number spikes up to 35% or more.

I'd say even less then 10%. Which is why I want photo's or videos. Too much bullshit here.

 

[genarr3]

After going back through the thread, i haven't seen any numbers that look too far out of whack. If you weigh 215-225 you should be able to get at least a couple reps with 405. The highest i have seen here was Carl saying that he could get 455 for 7-8. I'm not doubting that he can, i'm just saying that that was about the best anyone has posted. I have said this in the past and will openly admit to it, my squat is not my best lift and i rarely go past 315 anymore because at 31 my back isn't what it used to be. I put a tape to my quads this morning and was suprised to find that i'm only carrying 25" wheels (around the largest part). But with a 28" inseam, they look bigger than most.

LOL - "If you weigh 215 - 225 you should be able to do 405 at least a couple of reps" Have you spent much time in gym? Have you been under a bar with 405 on it? It takes at least a few years of squating to work you way up to those kind of weights with proper form. At that weight class only the dedicated few that work more then beach muscles can do it. Most just spend their time bench pressing, arm and back work with an occasional leg day. I spend alot of time on the A board because I'm a moderator here, but truth is half the people here should be spending their time on the training board. I see this due to the emphasis put on drugs, when it should be put on proper training.

I've been weight training a long long time, and worked out at many gyms and spent too much time at powerlifting meets to buy this. It's not a common thing to see people in the squat rack period let alone properly repping 405.
This kind of talk makes me laugh. And it disrespects all those that CAN do it.

 

[shape]

LOL - "If you weigh 215 - 225 you should be able to do 405 at least a couple of reps" Have you spent much time in gym? Have you been under a bar with 405 on it? It takes at least a few years of squating to work you way up to those kind of weights with proper form. At that weight class only the dedicated few that work more then beach muscles can do it. Most just spend their time bench pressing, arm and back work with an occasional leg day. I spend alot of time on the A board because I'm a moderator here, but truth is half the people here should be spending their time on the training board. I see this due to the emphasis put on drugs, when it should be put on proper training.

I've been weight training a long long time, and worked out at many gyms and spent too much time at powerlifting meets to buy this. It's not a common thing to see people in the squat rack period let alone properly repping 405.
This kind of talk makes me laugh. And it disrespects all those that CAN do it.

genarr --just to clarify my case-i am 35 years old been lifting since 14 years of age i am 5'7" 231 pounds at right now about 13%-have 19' arms cold 48" chest- 34 waist --heres my problem right now 26' quads-look tiny compared to upper body-that is why i am asking advice on adding quad size-as you can see in every one of my threads -i could give a fuck less about weight and have no one to impress with numbers- and really if anyone on this thread is bragging about unrealistic numbers -who really cares-that is there problem-i am still just looking for sound advice period-let everyone talk shit about their lifts that is something in there head-again who gives a fuck

 

[genarr3]

genarr --just to clarify my case-i am 35 years old been lifting since 14 years of age i am 5'7" 231 pounds at right now about 13%-have 19' arms cold 48" chest- 34 waist --heres my problem right now 26' quads-look tiny compared to upper body-that is why i am asking advice on adding quad size-as you can see in every one of my threads -i could give a fuck less about weight and have no one to impress with numbers- and really if anyone on this thread is bragging about unrealistic numbers -who really cares-that is there problem-i am still just looking for sound advice period-let everyone talk shit about their lifts that is something in there head-again who gives a fuck

In that case I respect your position. If I were you I'd ask this question on the training board. There are a lot of very knowledgeable people there that could help you a great deal.

 

[shape]

In that case I respect your position. If I were you I'd ask this question on the training board. There are a lot of very knowledgeable people there that could help you a great deal.

thanks alot- i will give a shot


BTW-is there any way of cutting and pasting this entire thread into the training forum???

 

[genarr3]

thanks alot- i will give a shot


BTW-is there any way of cutting and pasting this entire thread into the training forum???

If you want me to I'll copy the entire thread there. But IMO you'll get too many comments on other posts made here and never get your question answered. It's up to you. If it were me I'd just copy and paste your first post.

 

[shape]

If you want me to I'll copy the entire thread there. But IMO you'll get too many comments on other posts made here and never get your question answered. It's up to you. If it were me I'd just copy and paste your first post.

thanks for the advice-i will do so

 

[BionicBC]

are we calling a legit squat ass parralell to knees -not above not below-anything below that your working your ass not quads

bullshit look at all the great squatters-Goggins, Platz-They didnt get that way from going parallell-they go DEEP!!!! Thats still working youre quads, even though youre hitting your glutes too.
Bionic

 

[shape]

bullshit look at all the great squatters-Goggins, Platz-They didnt get that way from going parallell-they go DEEP!!!! Thats still working youre quads, even though youre hitting your glutes too.
Bionic

not to sound gay but did ever see how enormous Platzs ass was-wonder why??????-i would not want an ass like that

 

[SuperDawgy]

LOL - "If you weigh 215 - 225 you should be able to do 405 at least a couple of reps" Have you spent much time in gym? Have you been under a bar with 405 on it? It takes at least a few years of squating to work you way up to those kind of weights with proper form. At that weight class only the dedicated few that work more then beach muscles can do it. Most just spend their time bench pressing, arm and back work with an occasional leg day. I spend alot of time on the A board because I'm a moderator here, but truth is half the people here should be spending their time on the training board. I see this due to the emphasis put on drugs, when it should be put on proper training.

I've been weight training a long long time, and worked out at many gyms and spent too much time at powerlifting meets to buy this. It's not a common thing to see people in the squat rack period let alone properly repping 405.
This kind of talk makes me laugh. And it disrespects all those that CAN do it.

Speaking of disrespect. Your entire post stinks of it...for me and for the vast majority of the guys that have spent time posting on this thread that can and DO use the weights that they have claimed. Have i ever had 405 on my back? The answer is yes, and much more! How much time have i spent in a gym? Counting the 5 years that i worked in one...14. What i don't understand is how you can automatically call bullshit on pretty much everyone here? What basis are you making your call on? Obviously your "life experience" has made you the ultimate authority of what people across the country are capable of lifting. I train at a gym that has a heavy emphasis on powerlifting, and 405 is a common squat for many of the regulars. I don't know what kind of gym you are a member of Gen, nor do i really care...but when you make blanket accusations ,make sure you have a leg to stand on.

*btw...i just got off the phone with the strength coach at a local high school. His football team has 5 KIDS that have recorded squats over 450 this year...here's the kicker, 4 were under 200lbs. Oh yeah, it's a AAA school!*