How much increase between squat sets?

[Toddspell]

My last set of squats is 245lbsx6

To get there with 4 sets, I do:

warmup-no weight
1-135x8
2-185x8
3-225x6
4-245x6

Is this increase plan okay? Is 40 to 50 lb increase allright?

[BigKazWSM747]

yes, it is fine.

[2THICK]

Yes that looks good, the only thing I would say is that none of them should really be taxing. When I used to squat heavy, my warmups went:
135x10
225x6
315x5
365x3
405x8 first work set.

non of the other previous sets are taxing. I would just let my body feel the weight, and stretch the quads for the work. Hope this helps.

[nubreed]

Looks alright....I was on a similar progression myself but I prefer a slightly greater weight increment between sets (40-50 pounds).

Here's my current scheme:
12 x 135 (warmup)
10 x 225
8 x 275
6 x 315
8 x 275

[Tim]

What you are doing if perfectly ok. Different people prefer different things. I personally do not pyramid at all, as I prefer straight sets.

[nArKeD]

I do 1 warmup set at about 50% of my work set... focusing on speed and form. Then I jump into the work sets.

[blood vs. water]

Originally posted by nArKeD
I do 1 warmup set at about 50% of my work set... focusing on speed and form. Then I jump into the work sets.

bump,
warmup for me is usually about half the amount i use for reps.