How sore are you after a typical heavy squat workout?

[powerlifterjay]

If its done periodically like your talking about it will shock new growth. But depending on how heavy you are in your training your reps will vary when you do this. For instance Before i go into the off season bench work, i hit in Comp High 500's. But when the heavy training is over i can barely rep 405 for 8 or so. But after training with just 3 set sof 405 to failure for my first 4 to 5 weeks in the off season by the end of my 4 th week i am hitting it for 12 reps or so. BUt if i were to try repping 405 say 4 weeks before i go off season i may get it for 10. Last year i trained really heavy through the summer, and when i was done for awhile i hit 585 in comp but could barely rep 405 for 6, 4 weeks later i was at 9. Reps are my gauge to know when i am ready to go on a heavy training cycle. As sson as the meet is done i take a 400 something pick reps and what ever i do them for after comp, i need 5 more reps before my body is ready to compete again. Reps are not bad! Just not all the time.

 

[BigArnie]

Jay, makes sense what you're saying. Coming from someone with your level of strength, I'd be stupid not to take your advice.

Brianmincher, the contest took place yesterday 17/2 so I'm still in a state of pain as I'm sitting here typing this. It feels like my body will probably be sore for most of next week. This is why I'm saying that this type of thing, done once in a while, HAS to be beneficial.

Arnie

 

[Cubanito17]

For some reason on friday I didn't do a heavy squat workout I was doing low box squats 6X2 60% and I don't know why, but up to today my glutes and hams are hurting so bad. This was the first time I really did low box squats on a 7 inch box and damn are my glutes hurting. It hurts worse when I'm sitting down and have to stand up.