why can't i squat parallel?
I can go about to number 3 in picture (maybe not even, but very close to 3), with 285 lbs can rip 5 reps no problem. If I try to go to number 4, I can only do with 135 lbs (tried 185 lbs and didn't feel comfy so didn't finish).
WTF is wrong with me, do I need to be more flexible? work on hip flexors? or work on something else?
What should I do...should I just start at 135 lbs and start going parallel and work my way up or screw it and continue with 285 lbs going to about picture number 3?
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Thread: why can't i squat parallel ??
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10-22-2013, 11:09 PM #1
why can't i squat parallel ??
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10-22-2013, 11:32 PM #2
Well it ain't a flexibility problem if you can get to depth with lighter weight, you just need to drop the weight and carry on building up from there. Basically stop being a kunt and trying to use more weight than you can handle it's not doing anything good for you
Squat(w) - 227.5kg/500lbs
Bench - 150kg/330lbs
Deadlift - 240kg/528lbs
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10-23-2013, 12:31 AM #3
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10-23-2013, 12:54 AM #4
If you are weak in the lower part of the squat then your glutes/hams weak and I'd reccomend starting with back extensions and progressing to Glute Ham Raises if your gym has a GHR Machine. Good Mornings and stiff leg deadlift will help as well.
Anytime doing a back extension exercise, glute ham raise, squat, ect I would initiate the movement by squeezing the glutes tight which will cause activation throughout the movement.
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10-23-2013, 01:06 AM #5
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10-23-2013, 01:10 AM #6
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10-23-2013, 01:35 AM #7
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10-23-2013, 01:38 AM #8
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10-23-2013, 01:41 AM #9
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10-23-2013, 01:42 AM #10
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10-23-2013, 01:42 AM #11
Aunt a box squat could help you hit the depth required and then after u can nail it easily get rid of it
Lifts at 101 KG BW
Squat- 190 KG in comp
Bench- 125 KG in comp, 135kg unofficial
Deadlift 230 KG in comp
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10-23-2013, 01:44 AM #12
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10-23-2013, 03:26 AM #13
Box squats are useless if you are a raw lifter, AKA you do not squat in a squat suit. A much better choice is pause squats. Take about 60-70% of your training or 1RM weight and do 5-3 sec pauses in teh hold for 8-6 sets of 3. It takes away any stretch reflex you get and build tons of hamstring/PC strength.
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10-23-2013, 03:54 AM #14
Box squats depend on the type of squatter you are I would guess, and because most raw lifters have some foward knee motion and less sitting back maybe that's why they don't always seem to carry over so well. I've heard good carryover to the deadlift though due to the low hip height and moving the weight from a dead stop
Squat(w) - 227.5kg/500lbs
Bench - 150kg/330lbs
Deadlift - 240kg/528lbs
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10-23-2013, 03:58 AM #15
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10-23-2013, 05:32 AM #16
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10-23-2013, 08:23 AM #17
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10-23-2013, 08:38 AM #18
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10-23-2013, 09:00 AM #19
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Or yours is. Justin was obviously being sarcastic.
Or mine is and you were being sarcastic. **** it's hard to tell without /sarc/ added.
Anyways to the OP. Lower the weight to where you can do full ROM and build back up. The reason you can't go parallel with heavier weights is because you did not go parallel with the lighter weights. You made it to 135 pounds and it was getting too tough for you. You either purposely or accidentally went above parallel. You thought "I'm progressing on my squat so I'm doing something right!" Which couldn't be further from the truth. Yet you continued to add weight to the bar to fuel your ego.
**** I could 3/4 squat so much more than I can squat! I must be beast at squats!
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10-23-2013, 09:18 AM #20
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10-23-2013, 09:21 AM #21
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10-23-2013, 12:08 PM #22
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10-23-2013, 12:43 PM #23
You either have a lack of flexibility or a muscular imbalance that doesn't reveal itself until you use heavy weights and go deep enough.
You should take video of yourself squatting, see if your form is in check, have others look at it, and hopefully you or others can help fix the root issue.
Taping yourself squatting is the best thing to do to look for improvements.Chasing the pump
Barbell Squat- 470 1rm
Barbell Bench- 325 1rm
Weighted pullups- 100lbs 4-reps
178lbs, 12% body fat
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10-23-2013, 12:47 PM #24
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10-23-2013, 12:54 PM #25
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10-23-2013, 01:15 PM #26
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10-23-2013, 01:38 PM #27
OP here.
i don't think i have weak hammies/butt. i do do Romanian deadliftss. use 275 lbs as a working set. don't know much about romanian deadlifts since very few talk or even do them... but I think it's really good compared to my squats.
i do do cheat sets on bench on my heavy bench day... i'll stop 3-4 inches before chest with 245lbs. but it doesn't affect me. I can put 225 lbs on the bench and punch out 10 reps going down to chest no problem.
I asked because it's not the same story with my squat...I have to drop the weight in half to get a legit rep. I saw someone else on another forum say "yeah i use to do cheat sets on squat but i caught my self at 205 lbs, went down to 135 lbs and started doing real sets, didn't take long to get back to 205". guess i'll do the same.
don't mind doing my cheat sets on bench, can always drop 20lbs for real sets, and it improves my bench a lot and doesn't put that much stress. but my cheat squats aren't improving my real squats any.
word of advice, if you ever want to squat right don't copy what 9 out of 10 ppl in gym do
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10-23-2013, 02:02 PM #28
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10-23-2013, 03:04 PM #30
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