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

[shape]

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!*

no dispect as well gennar ----but i have to agree with this post-i do not view 400lbs as a monumental sqaut

 

[gamorrah]

In my 20's I did 315 for 8-12
at 37 I do 225 x 10, friggin hurts the thoracic

Seems like alot of squatters are on this thread, so I have a question?

If I have some back issues and want to get away from heavier squats.
Can I get the same level of stimulation doing dumbell lunges? say 65 lb dumbells for walking lunges? The leg press just does not do it for me.

 

[Dial_tone]

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.

I've been lifting at a 24-Hour Fitness in Cali since July. I've only seen one guy squat or bench 4 plates and both were a single.

 

[Lumberg]

In my 20's I did 315 for 8-12
at 37 I do 225 x 10, friggin hurts the thoracic

Seems like alot of squatters are on this thread, so I have a question?

If I have some back issues and want to get away from heavier squats.
Can I get the same level of stimulation doing dumbell lunges? say 65 lb dumbells for walking lunges? The leg press just does not do it for me.

Lunges are great, but when I do them (with 60s BTW as high as they go in my gym) I get most sore in my adductors, glutes, and them hammies. If my quads are sore it's down towards the knee.

I would do heavy DB squats. Or That one where you hold the bar between your legs.

 

[shape]

I've been lifting at a 24-Hour Fitness in Cali since July. I've only seen one guy squat or bench 4 plates and both were a single.

what time do you go to the gym????

 

[gamorrah]

Lunges are great, but when I do them (with 60s BTW as high as they go in my gym) I get most sore in my adductors, glutes, and them hammies. If my quads are sore it's down towards the knee.

I would do heavy DB squats. Or That one where you hold the bar between your legs.

Im not supposed to do the extensions due to some patella surgeries. I have never heard of the one betweens the legs that you are referring to.


btw nice avatar, the infamous "cat dance"

 

[carlsky]

I got 490 for 7 this morning. Cna't wait to try 495 next week!!!

 

[IRONBULL05]

350 for 6-8 deep reps on heavies
250 for 15-20 on Lt days

 

[Dial_tone]

what time do you go to the gym????

6-8pm

 

[needsize]

455 x 8, 465 x 6, ass to the floor, no belt or wraps were my best, and I have videos kicking around here of them.
I personally would like to see some videos to see some of the squats posted on here, as it is the internet and anyone can claim anything. And it doesnt even remotely come close to being called a squat, unless it is to parallel, but to the floor is even better. And saying that will give you a huge ass is an old wives tale, I squat very heavy all the way down, and have built some pretty huge quads out of it, and my ass is no where near too big. More often than not that thats an excuse to avoid the drop in working weight when you go all the way down