I can squat more then I can deadlift?

[Doctorslim]

Well I always hear from people that your suppose to deadlift more then you can squat but that's not the case for me. I can squat 165 for 5 reps while I can only deadlift 135 for 5 reps. I know on my squats I don't go that low as my flexibility isn't too good. Could it be because of that? What else could it be because of? Thanks

[TBU720]

Well I always hear from people that your suppose to deadlift more then you can squat but that's not the case for me. I can squat 165 for 5 reps while I can only deadlift 135 for 5 reps. I know on my squats I don't go that low as my flexibility isn't too good. Could it be because of that? What else could it be because of? Thanks

It is exactly because of that. Anyone can quarter squat a billion pounds.

Stop doing bad squats. They're only going to make your problems worse

[Doctorslim]

It is exactly because of that. Anyone can quarter squat a billion pounds.

Stop doing bad squats. They're only going to make your problems worse

Well I physically can't go down any lower without screwing up my legs... I go as low as I can possibly go

[Joe2DovesGiotto]

I know on my squats I don't go that low as my flexibility isn't too good.

As part of your squat programming (which should be lighter), also start w/ a few reps of empty bar squats going into the hole (lowest position) and hold it. Sit there for 5-10 seconds. Increase the hold time each workout. Your flexibility and ability to get below parallel comfortably should improve quickly.

[TBU720]

Well I physically can't go down any lower without screwing up my legs... I go as low as I can possibly go

You are not a unique snowflake who shouldnt do squats. You fix the problem, then you squat properly.

MUSCLE IMBALANCES AND WEAKNESSES ARE WHAT SCREW UP YOUR BODY. Please read that at least 500 more times. Squatting improperly is only going to make your dumb problem worse and make you more likely to injure yourself. Fix the damn problem.

Sincey ou are 5'10" 125 lbs, I am 95% sure that your problem is skinny ass legs with extremely weak hamstrings and extremely tight hip flexors. Stretch these things daily and strengthen them by doing bodyweight squats. If you cant even do bodyweight squats then you need to be doing other exercises that stimulate all over the back of your legs, and your hips. You are only "inflexible" because the muscles used in a proper squat are probably so weak in your body that your muscular system will not let them activate

[Doctorslim]

You are not a unique snowflake who shouldnt do squats. You fix the problem, then you squat properly.

MUSCLE IMBALANCES AND WEAKNESSES ARE WHAT SCREW UP YOUR BODY. Please read that at least 500 more times. Squatting improperly is only going to make your dumb problem worse and make you more likely to injure yourself. Fix the damn problem.

Sincey ou are 5'10" 125 lbs, I am 95% sure that your problem is skinny ass legs with extremely weak hamstrings and extremely tight hip flexors. Stretch these things daily and strengthen them by doing bodyweight squats. If you cant even do bodyweight squats then you need to be doing other exercises that stimulate all over the back of your legs, and your hips. You are only "inflexible" because the muscles used in a proper squat are probably so weak in your body that your muscular system will not let them activate

Well I'm actually 133 now after about a month of weight lifting adn eating properly. My legs aren't even that skinny, but they are skinny. They aren't that weak as I've wrestled for 4 years but my hamstrings are as I've never really used them too much

[Doctorslim]

So I just did some bodyweight squats and I feel like when I go to where my legs are parallel, I start to lean forward instead of keeping my back straight which makes me feel quite a bit of stress in my lower back muscles

[IrishRugar]

Squat low op ass to the grass, Same I squat alot more then deadlift didnt like them wen I started lifting, cut skins hurt back so didnt do

Just increase weight as if any other exercise dont go packing on weight thinkin it has to be more
then squat. Different people are better at different lifts

Edit: (srs advice) if your having trouble going low, your probably lacking flexibility in ur ankles the test to find this is squat as low without any weight. Adjust ur ankles (YOU DONT HAV TO KEEP THEM STRAIGHT THIS IS A LIE I WAS ALSO THOUGHT) to a comfortable degree.

Let me know how it works out for you

[Blacklac]

So I just did some bodyweight squats and I feel like when I go to where my legs are parallel, I start to lean forward instead of keeping my back straight which makes me feel quite a bit of stress in my lower back muscles

Search for videos called "you think you can squat" by EliteFTS.

[ironwill2008]

So I just did some bodyweight squats and I feel like when I go to where my legs are parallel, I start to lean forward instead of keeping my back straight which makes me feel quite a bit of stress in my lower back muscles

Your flexibility needs improvement; here's how:



*Stretching for Squat flexibility:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=123273471

[Doctorslim]

Search for videos called "you think you can squat" by EliteFTS.

Already watched those but anyways I just recorded myself doing it and comparing it to the correct squat forms I see, it actually looks pretty solid. I'm noticing I do lose my balance when I do it with body weight on my way back up though

[TBU720]

Leaning forward is normal. When you squat, your ass moves backwards so you need to lean forwards to balance you center of gravity above your foot. If your torso stays vertical and you try to sit your ass backwards, youll fall on your ass.

However, try not to slouch over. Bending at the hips is what you need to do. Don't round your back.

[DCSpartan]

problem isnt flexibility problem is full squats are mentally and physically uncomfortable until you get used to them.