Has anyone hit the big 3-0-0?

[Worcestershire]

Squats, that is.

I recently hit 200, which I am still fuh-reaking out about. I didn't hit a 1-plate squat til January, so I'm hoping I still have some sort of gains left in me.

I know it's a long way to 300, probably a lot longer than it took to get to 200, so I'm wondering--are any ladies there? And how long did it take you?

[oregonchick76]

Wait - you went from 135 to 200 since January? That's pretty amazing. You got full depth?

300# squat is unlikely to be reached for most women - it is considered elite for a 199 lb woman.
http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLi...Standards.html

[Worcestershire]

Wait - you went from 135 to 200 since January? That's pretty amazing. You got full depth?

300# squat is unlikely to be reached for most women - it is considered elite for a 199 lb woman.

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It was A2G, or as close as I can get. High bar/belted, if it matters. I started with an Oly coach in January, though, so he gets credit (he works me pretty hard).

Good to know. I'll aim for 100kg first (220) and move from there. I don't know about 300 but I think 250 might be in the realm of possibility for me, some day.

[itsagoodday]

Congrats on 200! I think Birdiefu and Beatha both compete in powerlifting with 300+ squats, and yes that would be considered quite elite. It's also worth noting that most women who are squatting in the 250+ range are squatting with knee wraps, so there's that to consider as well.

[thehobbes]

Far far from it, stuck at 245 for now. If I ever hit a 300 squat I'm going to screenshot it and send it out as my Christmas card pic, srs.

[LyssieDoll88]

Dang it!!! came in here expecting to tell my story of weight loss and overcoming the food monsters!!!

ya got me! haha

I WISH I hit that 300!! Much harder to hit that 300 than it was to eat my way past it!

Was stuck at 215 becore surgery on squats ass to grass. I get to go back to the gym next week slowly... I'm literally itching to get back to those beautiful weights...I'm like a kid in a candy store walking on the treadmill watching everyone pumping and grunting!

[oregonchick76]

It was A2G, or as close as I can get. High bar/belted, if it matters. I started with an Oly coach in January, though, so he gets credit (he works me pretty hard).

Good to know. I'll aim for 100kg first (220) and move from there. I don't know about 300 but I think 250 might be in the realm of possibility for me, some day.

After considering my response, I felt bad for sounding negative or discouraging. I think 300 is an elite goal but for someone who is training specifically for that type of lifting it is of course in the realm of possibility. I'll be excited to hear how you progress!

[itsagoodday]

Far far from it, stuck at 245 for now. If I ever hit a 300 squat I'm going to screenshot it and send it out as my Christmas card pic, srs.

If you squat 300 wearing something like reindeer antlers, I'd even send it out as my Christmas card

[megdaig]

Far far from it, stuck at 245 for now. If I ever hit a 300 squat I'm going to screenshot it and send it out as my Christmas card pic, srs.

Yeah, I'm till on spread Hilarious!!

[Worcestershire]

Congrats on 200! I think Birdiefu and Beatha both compete in powerlifting with 300+ squats, and yes that would be considered quite elite. It's also worth noting that most women who are squatting in the 250+ range are squatting with knee wraps, so there's that to consider as well.

Thanks! Good to hear that a couple ladies have gotten there. I know knee wraps will come eventually--I'm just about the only person at my gym that doesn't use them. I'm guessing I'll be all about that tendinitis life soon, though. Yippee.

After considering my response, I felt bad for sounding negative or discouraging. I think 300 is an elite goal but for someone who is training specifically for that type of lifting it is of course in the realm of possibility. I'll be excited to hear how you progress!

No harm no foul I figure I'll aim for the moon, and even if I miss I'll land among the stars (or at least the mid 200s, ha).

[Britanica]

That is amazing you can do 200. I haven't known a women personally to push past 140 haha
Best of luck on reaching 300, if you do it, that would be amazing

[TSBey]

Nice!, Dont know many women who can do this

[cirion0000]

I think too many people (both genders alike) focus too much on what they can't do and not on what they can do. Continue to do better, and screw "genetic limits". Even though there are some incredible world records for both genders set, I still am not convinced anyone has ever reached their true genetic potential.

[birdiefu]

Thanks! Good to hear that a couple ladies have gotten there. I know knee wraps will come eventually--I'm just about the only person at my gym that doesn't use them. I'm guessing I'll be all about that tendinitis life soon, though. Yippee.

A 300 lb squat is likely attainable for someone of your stats who is uninjured, focusing on strength and form in 1RM, and has the patience to take years (if necessary) to get there. Those exr stats are IMO a bit low and targeted more for "regular" gymgoers who don't focus purely on strength gains. Look up some of the raw powerlifting class standards per weight class for a better idea.

Going from 135 to 225 is relatively *much* faster than getting to the 315 range. At some point, you will have to understand that putting 5 lbs on your PR in a year is going to be a celebration, lol.

As for wraps, I would not look at them as something to use for knee health. Wraps generally are used in order to utliize that rebound effect to be able to move more weight. I squat heavy wrapless/sleeveless pretty much all the time, and only add wraps in when I am close to a meet that uses wraps. If you have funky knees, knee sleeves would be more appropriate.

Good luck, it's a fun road!