300lb squat after 8 months

[mikieson]

Havent been going heavy on squats for months now. Normally only do 5 sets x10 135lbs anymore. BUT trying to get back to heavy. It actually felt better then it normally did. I seem to always tweak my back so easily with 300lbs. Was just happy and thought I would share.
This was my squat routine tonight...I know its only one set, but you think the form is "ok?" It seems really hard to get my bum down farther even squatting with no weight at all. Just my crappy body..
135lb 2sets x10
225lbs 2sets x6
300lbs 1set x6
225lbs 2sets x10
135lbs 1set x10
Only videoed my 300lb set..

[Bando]

I'm pretty sure we've seen you go much lower than that. Tells me it's too much weight right now.

Why are you lifting to "friends?"

[mikieson]

I'm pretty sure we've seen you go much lower than that. Tells me it's too much weight right now.

Why are you lifting to "friends?"

Thats the first time I videoed doing 300lbs though. Im going heavy again so I have to get into form again. Of course I will do 135lb easier. I have always struggled with 300lbs and over. Its really hard to keep good form for me as my body dont want to bend like that and come back up lol...PLUS with all that weight my dumb gout was hurting a little and starting to even cramp on me..hahaha...So I was having to get R done or be in pain.

AND again...I workout while WATCHING Friends not listening to Friends music..lol..I dont listen to any music as Im hyped up enough. I dont want to jump out of my skin...hahalol

[DeathtoToasters]

AND again...I workout while WATCHING Friends not listening to Friends music..lol..I dont listen to any music as Im hyped up enough. I dont want to jump out of my skin...hahalol

I SOOOOOOOOOOOO want to neg you for this comment..... :P

[Karl_Hungus]

I'm pretty sure we've seen you go much lower than that. Tells me it's too much weight right now.

Why are you lifting to "friends?"

Yeah, we'd have to see a lighter set to be sure. A minor stance correction might enable him to go lower. A lot of people run into flexibility issues if they squat with too narrow of a stance.

[mikieson]

I SOOOOOOOOOOOO want to neg you for this comment..... :P

lol...im sorry im a FRIENDS fanatic for sure..Have been for years.. I watch it every day sometimes 2hrs a day. Its just awesome!!..please dont neg me. I watch if for the hot chicks..hahahalol

[mikieson]

Yeah, we'd have to see a lighter set to be sure. A minor stance correction might enable him to go lower. A lot of people run into flexibility issues if they squat with too narrow of a stance.

Yea 135 and 225lbs is easy. Its when I get to 300lbs and over that is tricky. I stand with my feet about 2ft apart or close to it with toes pointing out just slightly. Is that about right with limited ROM?

OH and sorry for the bad lighting. The light up top was messing up the video somewhat.

[Karl_Hungus]

Yea 135 and 225lbs is easy. Its when I get to 300lbs and over that is tricky. I stand with my feet about 2ft apart or close to it with toes pointing out just slightly. Is that about right with limited ROM?

OH and sorry for the bad lighting. The light up top was messing up the video somewhat.

Yeah, you might try experimenting with different stances....some people do better with narrow, and some wider. If you have problems with 300+ only, it could be the weight is too heavy. If you have depth problems with lighter weights, it could be a flexibility issue, in which case trying a wider stance (with knees pushed out) might help. In any case, good luck with the heavy weights!

[mikieson]

Yeah, you might try experimenting with different stances....some people do better with narrow, and some wider. If you have problems with 300+ only, it could be the weight is too heavy. If you have depth problems with lighter weights, it could be a flexibility issue, in which case trying a wider stance (with knees pushed out) might help. In any case, good luck with the heavy weights!

Thanks...Will do better next Monday. Gonna really push for it!!!

EDIT...Im actually going to see if my oldest son will stand behind me and help kind of guide me while im squatting next time. Like you see lots of other spotters doing. Will see if that helps some.

[Nikonguy]

I'm guessing your form looks a lot better @ 275.

[BrotherWolf]

take off those idiotic gloves !

But it's cold in there.....

[bodyhard]

You need to drop the weight, get your form down pat, I can see you doing 300lbs much better really soon, but why rush it?

Also get rid of the pussy pad man!

[mikieson]

You need to drop the weight, get your form down pat, I can see you doing 300lbs much better really soon, but why rush it?

Also get rid of the pussy pad man!

Hey BH...Not really rushing it. Ive squatted 400lbs in the past and Ive done 300lbs for years. Just getting back to lifting heavy. I will make sure I get my bum lower and more right position next week. I think im going to get a little wider stance next time..

I like the pad though sorry..

[yakabebe]

I wouldnt be toooo hard on him - good effort. Maybe a bit deeper and maybe a bit more upright.

I am jealous of anyone who can get under a bar and then...get both hands to the bar.. I get under and get one hand and the other is stuck about 12-13 inches out the front and I simply lack the flexibility to get the other hand there.......

Hence...I use a device that attaches to the bar and has bars running perpendicular to the bar. works ok then
Similar to this

I like this pic of what we should strive for in a squat

[musicianman]

You're about 20˚*above where you should be, but that's been mentioned. I don't know how low you normally go, but you should make another video with 225 so that we can critique it.

[mikieson]

I wouldnt be toooo hard on him - good effort. Maybe a bit deeper and maybe a bit more upright.

I am jealous of anyone who can get under a bar and then...get both hands to the bar.. I get under and get one hand and the other is stuck about 12-13 inches out the front and I simply lack the flexibility to get the other hand there.......

Hence...I use a device that attaches to the bar and has bars running perpendicular to the bar. works ok then
Similar to this

I like this pic of what we should strive for in a squat

That is what I KNOW the it should look like. I bet that would make it easier as well. PLUS put less stress on my back. Thats a good pic. Thanks. SOrry to hear about your ROM problems. It does suck.

[plumher]

I'm guessing your form looks a lot better @225.

fixed


and.....no wonder you're red. working out to Friends? cmon Mikie, you're killion me!!

[mikieson]

fixed


and.....no wonder you're red. working out to Friends? cmon Mikie, you're killion me!!

What should I workout to? Bassmasters? New Yankee Workshop? Xanadu?

[BrotherWolf]

What should I workout to? Bassmasters? New Yankee Workshop? Xanadu?

This

[mikieson]

This

I would end up pulling my hair out...wait..my head is shaved..I would end up pulling out my chest hair..LOL..

[BrotherWolf]

I would end up pulling my hair out...wait..my head is shaved..I would end up pulling out my chest hair..LOL..

That's the whole point...

[mikieson]

OK this is 135lbs I just did this morning to get a form check. Keep in mind that im TRYING to straighten up on the back and squat a little deeper. I have my feet farther apart to help out but still just cant feel comfortable straightening up anymore. I feel like im gonna fall backwards. AND trust me I have bad balance and will fall..lol..OH and enjoy the music with my THUG moves at the end.. lol YO!! word to ya motha..

[jdtemple]

Honestly, you gotta go lower than that.

I recommend you find the right weight for you to be able to do this:



Then, work your way up from there.

It also may just be a flexibility issue. Get serious about increasing your flexibility (I'm doing the same thing right now) and it will help tremendously.

I have seen better results using lighter weight and full range of motion rather than trying to impress anyone with numbers. Both of us work out in our own homes; nobody is watching. You only have to impress yourself.

[snoack]

Honestly, you gotta go lower than that.

I recommend you find the right weight for you to be able to do this:



Then, work your way up from there.

It also may just be a flexibility issue. Get serious about increasing your flexibility (I'm doing the same thing right now) and it will help tremendously.

I have seen better results using lighter weight and full range of motion rather than trying to impress anyone with numbers. Both of us work out in our own homes; nobody is watching. You only have to impress yourself.

the bolded part^^^

over the last couple months I've lost a lot because I just haven't had as much time to dedicate to the stretching/yoga routine I was doing earlier this year, mostly due to not having the time because of my son's baseball schedule.

[gkrane]

Mikie you are a real personable guy so all I can do is just chuckle. It doesnt look like you even got the 135 to parallel. I know for a fact you are a really strong guy so it leads me to believe you are being resistant to the advice which is given.

[snoack]

Mikie you are a real personable guy so all I can do is just chuckle. It doesnt look like you even got the 135 to parallel. I know for a fact you are a really strong guy so it leads me to believe you are being resistant to the advice which is given.

could be a mental block as well. I've struggled with lifts previously at different weight ranges that I should have had no issues with. He's probably just thinking about it too much.

[Bigshelbeachbum]

you need to get lower

[timross13]

I have the exact same problem as Mikie does. I can't go ATG even with no weights. When I have to warm up a pitcher (I am a baseball coach), I can't squat down, it kills my knees and I have no balance. I spread my feet apart, feet pointing out, weight back on my heels, but can't get all the way down with my squats. Some folks just do not have the ROM to do a proper squat.

[GreenWave1]

Good to see you working hard Mikie. Like the others said, you want to work on going lower. At least to parallel.

[mikieson]

I have the exact same problem as Mikie does. I can't go ATG even with no weights. When I have to warm up a pitcher (I am a baseball coach), I can't squat down, it kills my knees and I have no balance. I spread my feet apart, feet pointing out, weight back on my heels, but can't get all the way down with my squats. Some folks just do not have the ROM to do a proper squat.

Right here is the true answer guys. I have tried a hundred times to squat just with body weight and can not for the life of me do anything like the pictures and videos I have seen. I just dont have that ability.

14 years of construction 20+ homes built,20+garages,several additions,thousands of miles of concrete,digging ect ect. have taken their toll on me. My boss was so cheap that he never bought what was needed to do the jobs with ease. SO I was always the "ONE" to do all the s&*( work. Crawling on my knees scrapping floors for carpet,tile ect instead of buying a pole scrapper. It ruined my knees pretty bad. I mean I cant even squat down in walmart to look at the games and dvds on the lower shelves.

Its all I can do just to squat as well as I am. BUT I will try even harder next week. I dont ignore tips and tricks at all...I try. I post back. I either do it right or not. Im trying here people. Just give me a chance. And if thats my form on squatting hey, at least im doing them. AND it must work some cause my legs have always been sore still after all these years of doing them.