The Race to a Five-Plate Squat (and onward)

[Bibish]

1 rep max. 403 lbs (two of the plates were 20 kg not 45 lbs)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-BBH...ature=youtu.be

[MG5]

Got 405x3 pretty easily today. And it was my 6th set of squats. I've also had knee problems for the past 14 months. Can only imagine where I'd be if I never had any problems and didn't have to completely stop squats for 6 months. Getting back up there though.

[barmen1]

really, really not trying to be a d!ck here man. Your first squat was good and hit parallel, but the other two you were a little high.

I myself went back and restarted squatting from 225 because I noticed that around 365 I started getting higher and not going below parallel. So I'm not trying to say I'm some squat pro, just looking out for a fellow squatter

[arturogatti]

In on this thread.

5 plate squat is my primary goal over the coming months (years?).

Current PR is 440lbs from March although most I've hit recently is 405 at a lower bodyweight.

Will be max testing on Saturday with vids and take it from there.

[davidbzr]

Well, it says here I should post if I even think of squatting, so I even though I'm a total beginner compared to you guys, i'm gonna post.

I'm currently lifting 66 lb/30 kg. I'm from Venezuela so in here we count as kg which isn't pretty helpful since the smaller plate is 11 lb.

I'm gonna try 88 next week. Today i'm lifting so I'll update.

I'm currently doing the starting strength's routine and this is my second week (I started on Monday July 21) although I haven't been able to learn properly all the workouts (power clean and press). I was wondering if there is a place in this forum where I can post pics, weight, height, etc and get decent feedback about what I should be doing because I have some doubts. First: i'm not sure if i'm a "skinny fat" or not, second: I think I have a mild case of Gynecomastia though I'm not sure, third: I'm thinking if it'll be wise to do a willy+test cycle more ahead or now (?) or ever (?).

[arturogatti]

Well, it says here I should post if I even think of squatting, so I even though I'm a total beginner compared to you guys, i'm gonna post.

I'm currently lifting 66 lb/30 kg. I'm from Venezuela so in here we count as kg which isn't pretty helpful since the smaller plate is 11 lb.

I'm gonna try 88 next week. Today i'm lifting so I'll update.

I'm currently doing the starting strength's routine and this is my second week (I started on Monday July 21) although I haven't been able to learn properly all the workouts (power clean and press). I was wondering if there is a place in this forum where I can post pics, weight, height, etc and get decent feedback about what I should be doing because I have some doubts. First: i'm not sure if i'm a "skinny fat" or not, second: I think I have a mild case of Gynecomastia though I'm not sure, third: I'm thinking if it'll be wise to do a willy+test cycle more ahead or now (?) or ever (?).

Everyone starts somewhere and you should see some pretty rapid progress if you are doing starting strength. Your next step would be to make sure your nutrition is solid.

A good starting point is to read the sticky threads within each forum. Most of your questions can be answered there.

BTW, it's against forum rules to talk about what you mentioned in your last sentence.

[davidbzr]

Everyone starts somewhere and you should see some pretty rapid progress if you are doing starting strength. Your next step would be to make sure your nutrition is solid.

A good starting point is to read the sticky threads within each forum. Most of your questions can be answered there.

BTW, it's against forum rules to talk about what you mentioned in your last sentence.

Yes, I see that now, I read around the forum, I don't have time to read ALL of all the stickers of all the forums though but I read a lot.

I lifted today, still 30 kg/66.1 lb. I'm feeling a little bit of pain in my knee when I squat and I feel a pinch in the side of my hip. Is all this normal?

Thanks for the feedback Arturo, I'm trying to eat at least 2500 calories a day and I'll try the gallon of whole milk a day as explained in the book, I'm currently at 63 kg/138.8 lb and 5 ft 7'7 so I guess I should bulk a lot (?) Should I be eating more than that?

[arturogatti]

Yes, I see that now, I read around the forum, I don't have time to read ALL of all the stickers of all the forums though but I read a lot.

I lifted today, still 30 kg/66.1 lb. I'm feeling a little bit of pain in my knee when I squat and I feel a pinch in the side of my hip. Is all this normal?

Thanks for the feedback Arturo, I'm trying to eat at least 2500 calories a day and I'll try the gallon of whole milk a day as explained in the book, I'm currently at 63 kg/138.8 lb and 5 ft 7'7 so I guess I should bulk a lot (?) Should I be eating more than that?

As your new to lifting, you're probably not as flexible as you should be and you'll be getting used to the squatting form as well.

Look up Limber 11 on YouTube to increase your mobility. I do this before every training session and used to do the hip stretches every rest day as well. It'll take a few weeks to feel a difference. For anything specific, I'll search for the specific body part on Kelly Starett's YouTube channel.

Also, when you feel your squat form is good, record it from the side and watch it for yourself. If you still think it's good, post it here on the powerlifting forum. They generally give good advice and will pick up any obvious flaws in your technique.

For your diet, that should be enough but I'm no expert. You should weigh yourself every morning before eating or drinking to make sure you're gaining. You don't need to gain any more than 0.5kg per week. Any more than this will just be fat that you'll have to lose eventually. Nutrition forum is a good source of info for this.

Good luck with the squatting and keep me updated with your PRs in this thread!!

[arturogatti]

415lbs at 0:58 is the heaviest I've lifted for a few months.

Attempted at PR with 445lbs at 01:30 but spotter touched me on the way up. May or may not have had it it my own but gave me confidence for when I try it again.

[arturogatti]

360x7 rep PR last night. No vid due to camera fxck up.

[arturogatti]

390 for 6 last night. ****ty camera again. Looks like I'm racing myself to 5 plates.

[StefanMcFeeters]

Probably already been asked, but is this restricted to back squats? Are front squats allowed?

[idodiswavy]

Merry xmas guys. **** saw the thread tittle and thought to myself. What better way to stay and keep motivated than to join this! In for the progress as im squatting 115 on a 5x5 program. Leggo

[arturogatti]

Finally got 5 plates and more last Friday.

Skip to 0:30 in the vid.

[MooseMan93]

In on this thread. I hit a 200kg / 440lb squat earlier this year but a few lower back injuries have held me back. Ive also swapped to a high bar squat, which seems to take about 10-15kg off my lift, but I still hope to hit 5 plates this year. I'll try and get some footage up from my next squat workout.

[MooseMan93]

Squats are feeling good at the minute, reckon I'm right around my strongest ever, should be able to surpass my old numbers soon. Still messing around with little technique changes here and there, but nothing major.

[Aure]

still a long way out but pr is 275x1@155lbs.

[Paulos20]

Gonna shoot for a 315 Squat on Monday. Jus sayin...

[graphlex]

Finally got 5 plates and more last Friday.

Skip to 0:30 in the vid.

Impressive progress from the 8/5/14 video, brutha!

[KrazyEyezKillah]

Hoping to hit 5 plates by my birthday, May 1. Current PR is 445 in wraps, 420x1 in sleeves (though that was a while ago after 3 working sets, I'd assume I'm around 435 now).

[dmosley]

Last week Squatting felt extremely heavy so i only got 365 for a double but the closer i'll start posting vids

[jkhawaja12]

i'm in on this even though i have a long way to go considering my max is 235 for squat

[squatz4ndOatz]

Not sure if this thread is still going but I'm definitely in. Currently at 445lbs beltless.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDEc40oStaM

My goal is 500lbs by the end of the year.

[ItsTiME35]

Not sure if this thread is still going but I'm definitely in. Currently at 445lbs beltless.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDEc40oStaM

My goal is 500lbs by the end of the year.

damn bro.. lovely squat

[daawhitty]

damn bro.. lovely squat

It's
Sure is.. Mirin that form..

[daawhitty]

Hit a milestone today. BW squats 75kg X 5 or 165lb.
Looking forward to hitting a 5 rep on my 1rep 100kg Max in the next few months..

[Heather98]

Amazing stories for me not very sure on what to start with my journey starts today and cant wait to do the squats

[2L8forGrace]

I remember seeing this post what seems like ages ago and all I remember thinking at that time is what a pipe dream but a fun goal to shoot for one day. Would have posted this before but I really took a break from bb.com

Got this goal at 21 yrs & ~188lbs before I ran into back/hip problems which have led me being unable to squat/deadlift for around 7-8 months. Started my lifting journey as a 125-130lb at almost 17 years old who was able to squat around 115lbs coming off a knee injury so pretty much anything is possible.

I wasn't going to settle for 495 because I knew those extra 5 lbs would always bother me because lets be honest 495 is almost 500 anyway. Cheers to everyone else that's still pursuing this and best of luck!!

[LifterOfThings]

in on this, deffo gonna hit 5 plates this year here's last week's squat training, 185kg x 3 (407lbs)



Hit 160kg x 12 yesterday (352lbs) but didn't film it

[giorgi3092]

Your vids guys keep me motivated!