Cory Gregory's Squat Every Day advice needed! Before-After Results

[guedezg7]

Hello everyone. Just to give you a little info about me. I just turned 24, have a height of 5'8 and I weight 120lbs. I've always been a hard gainer and have trouble gaining weight. Anyways, I found "Cory Gregory's Squat Every Day" and want to try it out, seeing as to I would like to make some gains and try to get rid of my chicken legs.

Do you guys think this would be a good program for me to try? If I eat a lot and follow the program, there's no reason why I should not make some decent noob gains?

I plan on starting the program on Monday and bought some Knee wraps and lifting belt. Will be posting an update after the 30 days if I go with the program.

Here is how I'm currently looking.


Thank you!

[Anthony21]

What's your previous training prior to this?

[JohnMariettePT]

Just be realistic with what you have done so far. I would most likely start with a fullbody program and track your calories first.

[guedezg7]

What's your previous training prior to this?

I played competitive soccer just never really lifted much. Some years ago I was going to start a program then got injured and that was that. I do have proper squat form though

[guedezg7]

Just be realistic with what you have done so far. I would most likely start with a fullbody program and track your calories first.[/QUOTE]

I was told I had 4% body fat about a year ago when I did a physical. It was some machine they used. Anyways I will do my best to count calories. I also plan on buying a mass gainer. Do you think that's a good idea?

[Anthony21]

Just be realistic with what you have done so far. I would most likely start with a fullbody program and track your calories first.

I was told I had 4% body fat about a year ago when I did a physical. It was some machine they used. Anyways I will do my best to count calories. I also plan on buying a mass gainer. Do you think that's a good idea?[/QUOTE]

You didn't have 4% body fat and for your overall health I hope you didn't.

[guedezg7]

Alright everyone getting a little hanged up on the 4% fat. I was just told that. I deleted it. Anyways, I just want advice and input from people who have done the program.

[Anthony21]

Alright everyone getting a little hanged up on the 4% fat. I was just told that. I deleted it. Anyways, I just want advice and input from people who have done the program.

Personally I wouldn't do it if you have no base of strength training. I'd look into something like Starting Strength to build a base first and foremost. Even something like 5x5 would be sufficient.

[guedezg7]

Personally I wouldn't do it if you have no base of strength training. I'd look into something like Starting Strength to build a base first and foremost. Even something like 5x5 would be sufficient.

Do you not recommend it due to inexperience and the risk of injury? I have the form for squats/Front squats and most exercises down. Just have never committed before to one reason or another.
Btw appreciate all the replies man.

[Anthony21]

Do you not recommend it due to inexperience and the risk of injury? I have the form for squats/Front squats and most exercises down. Just have never committed before to one reason or another.
Btw appreciate all the replies man.

Just my opinion that you should build a foundation first when it comes to strength training. In the end you're going to do what you want.

[DCSpartan]

Get a legit 225 squat first before you run gimmick programs like that.

There is no silver bullet that is going to make you go from a twig to muscular over night - its going to take years of effort, both in the gym and with diet.

[TheGymJim]

I agree with the above. I would focus on building a good, solid foundation.

With relatively low bodyfat and being not completely skinny, you've got an excellent base to build from, so you're in a good position. Get on a good novice program and stick to it, whilst eating in a moderate surplus and you'll do pretty well.

Read: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=174649021

You get the foundation right, and you won't need to worry about your legs. A well balanced program will sort that out for you.

I'm assuming you have access to proper equipment. How many days per week are you looking to train?

[guedezg7]

You get the foundation right, and you won't need to worry about your legs. A well balanced program will sort that out for you.

I'm assuming you have access to proper equipment. How many days per week are you looking to train?[/QUOTE]

"I don't have any specific set of days. Whatever will give me the best results is what I'll do and yes I have access to proper equipment. "

[TheGymJim]

You get the foundation right, and you won't need to worry about your legs. A well balanced program will sort that out for you.

I'm assuming you have access to proper equipment. How many days per week are you looking to train?

"I don't have any specific set of days. Whatever will give me the best results is what I'll do and yes I have access to proper equipment. "[/QUOTE]

The quotation marks are weird but okay lol

Well that's good. I think you've still got a whole load of "newbie gains" you can make at your current level before you stall, so a program like Fierce 5 ( https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=159678631 ) would work really well, especially as it has you doing a squat variation 3x per week, which fits in with your priorities.

[cosm0]

Get a legit 225 squat first before you run gimmick programs like that.

There is no silver bullet that is going to make you go from a twig to muscular over night - its going to take years of effort, both in the gym and with diet.

Is that a gimmick program to squat everyday? I havent looked at the program as he hasn't linked it but I thought there are ligitimate programs which include squatting everyday, bulgarian method or something its called isn't it?

[guedezg7]

So I ended up starting with the Squat Everyday program and love it. I decided to do something that I actually enjoy and have fun. Appreciate all the other suggestions though. Unfortunately, I will be starting the program again next week due to the stupid Hurricane that's going to hit FL.

I will still update you guys once I start back up and on my 30 results.

Thank you

[DCSpartan]

Is that a gimmick program to squat everyday? I havent looked at the program as he hasn't linked it but I thought there are ligitimate programs which include squatting everyday, bulgarian method or something its called isn't it?

Bulgarian method is completely different.

Some advanced lifters can run squat cycles and see benefits from squating 4-5 days a week, but not most lifters.

[DCSpartan]

So I ended up starting with the Squat Everyday program and love it. I decided to do something that I actually enjoy and have fun. Appreciate all the other suggestions though. Unfortunately, I will be starting the program again next week due to the stupid Hurricane that's going to hit FL.

I will still update you guys once I start back up and on my 30 results.

Thank you

Im certain squatting 95 pounds is a lot of fun.

[Jamier11]

Bulgarian method is completely different.

Some advanced lifters can run squat cycles and see benefits from squating 4-5 days a week, but not most lifters.

Can you explain why advanced lifters would see greater benefits than less advanced lifters?

[TheGymJim]

Not sure why people bother posting threads asking for advice when they've already decided what they're doing, regardless of the feedback they're given lol

[SuffolkPunch]

Can you explain why advanced lifters would see greater benefits than less advanced lifters?

2 possible reasons

First, more experienced lifters have a shorter SRA (stimulus-recovery-adaptation) cycle than less experienced lifters. Their stimulus has declined due to repeated bouts effect so they need to repeat it more often.

Secondly, more experienced lifters need higher cumulative workload. To fit this in over the course of a week, they'll need more sessions. Otherwise they end up doing 8-10 sets per session and due to fatigue, most of the those sets will be of poor quality.

[sooby]

if you enjoy it it is one thing but you don't need to run specialized squat programs when you're 120 lbs and looking to build muscle.

[guedezg7]

Just want to update you guys. I switched over to Fierce 5. Although I was enjoying this program, countless other people kept telling me that I would get the best results with it.

Appreciate the advice.