Legs not strong?

[the_beast76]

I'm not sure if it's just cuz I'm new on going heavy with my legs or what but I can bench and deadlift more than I can squat. I just recently started working out two months ago but Idk my legs are still really weak. Not sure what's going on. Bleh I feel like an idiot lol

[Tonking]

No worries. Lifting is a learning process.

Mind posting your current routine?

[CaptLemeow]

are you using full rom on bench? Alot of people can deadlift more than they squat. What does your training split look like, how often do you squat/bench/deadlift, what are your numbers for bench/squat/deadlift etc. need more info

[the_beast76]

I'm doing Rippetoes routine modified by babylover right now on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. I can squat 155x5, bench 185x5, and deadlift 290x5.. I'm not sure what's wrong really.. I have weird numbers and I just feel weak as hell.


And yes I use full rom on bench, Lifted above my eyes, lowered till it touches my nipple line on chest, then back up

[-Lucifer]

The squat is a very complex movement. Work on technique first.

[the_beast76]

The squat is a very complex movement. Work on technique first.

I've got the form down on all my base lifts, I just don't know why I keep having trouble moving up steadily in squats more than anything else. My legs are bigger than upper body so I guess I'm just blatantly weaker

[magician27]

I've got the form down on all my base lifts, I just don't know why I keep having trouble moving up steadily in squats more than anything else. My legs are bigger than upper body so I guess I'm just blatantly weaker

if you are going on full range of motion , pushing through your heels, just increase your training volume on legs. try something like 8 sets of 3 reps 2 times a week.

[Tonking]

I'm with magician; if you're lagging in something, give it some more attention.

Lifting / bodybuilding is all about sculpting your body. Saying "This is good, this needs to be bigger or stronger. I'm going to catch up on this and then gain on everything again" pretty much to whatever proportion you like..