I'm 22 and weigh 155lbs. Consider myself a beginner... but when I was 19 I weight lifted for a year and stopped. Now that I've started again, I've been at it for 3 months almost.
For a set of 12, how much should I be expected to squat? What is poor, average, good and excellent for my weight (set of 12)?
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Thread: How much should I be squatting?
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02-08-2010, 01:26 PM #1
How much should I be squatting?
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02-08-2010, 01:28 PM #2
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02-08-2010, 01:34 PM #4
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02-08-2010, 01:40 PM #5
There is no good estimate for how much you should be squating....there is more factors then age, height and weight. Squat is based on a combination of muscles. Exm. Quads, hamstrings, abductors, lower back, exc. But the main factor in your squat is how strong your core is. Someone your size with a stronger core will probablly squat more as well as a weak core will not support much weight. Also flexibility and range of motion is a variable for squat ability. So I would not be overally concerned on amount...more concentration on getting your depth and getting stronger..dont compare yourself to others.
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02-08-2010, 01:43 PM #6
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02-08-2010, 01:44 PM #7
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Wow, really? You're going to be that anal? Ok....
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Bench: 275x1
Military Press: 175x1
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02-08-2010, 01:45 PM #8
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02-08-2010, 01:54 PM #9
Not trying to compare to others... but I workout at home and don't have a spotter when I squat. This goes without saying, I don't squat to failure... so I never really tried to test myself to the limit. I was just wondering if I was going heavy enough. I just finished my sets at 170lbs (4 x 12) without any difficulty really...
Hahaha thanks, calculator says I my max squat is 245lbs... is that bad, average, good, excellent...? (3 months training, 22 of age, 5'5'', 155lbs)
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02-08-2010, 01:54 PM #10
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02-08-2010, 02:32 PM #16
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02-08-2010, 02:54 PM #17
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02-08-2010, 03:11 PM #18
The amount you Squat also depends on what exactly constitutes a squat in your opinion. I tend to abide by the "ass-to-grass" method, using lighter weights. It's a much too common occurrence to see people tossing 315 on the bar, but only going down 45 degrees, or less in many instances. Don't be so concerned about the weight your doing...just experiment (light weights first, obviously) until you find something that works.
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