20 Rep Squats

[DDRplayer]

So I came across the 20 rep squat routine and read so much about it. I thought I'd give it a try starting Friday because I just did a workout today and need to rest. I found this version and I wanted to know what your thoughts of it are. Also, anyone who has done this routine, what are your thoughts? Was it really a "Balls breaker, widow maker, etc." Routine? Did you make insane progress? I'm just trying to get as much information from it before I start. Here's my version...

Squat 1x20
Pullover 1x20
Bench 3x10
BB Bow 3x10
Clean/Push Press 5x3 (Monday/Friday)
Deads 1x15 (Wednesday)
(3 rounds of bodyweight chin-ups, dips, and sit-ups.
Everything is taken to failure and 1 min rest is taken between exercises.)

[SneakySpider]

Yeah it sucks and it's mentally tough, but I don't like it at all to be honest

[LiveToEat]

So I came across the 20 rep squat routine and read so much about it. I thought I'd give it a try starting Friday because I just did a workout today and need to rest. I found this version and I wanted to know what your thoughts of it are. Also, anyone who has done this routine, what are your thoughts? Was it really a "Balls breaker, widow maker, etc." Routine? Did you make insane progress? I'm just trying to get as much information from it before I start. Here's my version...

Squat 1x20
Pullover 1x20
Bench 3x10
BB Bow 3x10
Clean/Push Press 5x3 (Monday/Friday)
Deads 1x15 (Wednesday)
(3 rounds of bodyweight chin-ups, dips, and sit-ups.
Everything is taken to failure and 1 min rest is taken between exercises.)

I love high rep squats, but only one set? And the rest of the workout I don't feel is even decent. I do like the incorporation of cleans and push press

[DDRplayer]

Yeah it sucks and it's mentally tough, but I don't like it at all to be honest

Why didn't you like it? Was it too hard? Too boring? Elaborate more.

I love high rep squats, but only one set? And the rest of the workout I don't feel is even decent. I do like the incorporation of cleans and push press

More than 1 set of 20 reps? Dude you are a monster haha! But serious, why don't you feel like it's decent? It's all compound lifts along with body weight workouts.

[SneakySpider]

Why didn't you like it? Was it too hard? To boring? Elaborate more.

Stabilizers will crap out before your legs actually get a significant amount of work, particularly the inner abs that brace your spine. It's hard no doubt, but it doesn't actually hit the wheels as hard as people seem to think. Rest paused squats are far better.

[muscletraps]

It's a great routine and it will definately pack on mass and increase your squat if you do it right.

I only did it for 4 weeks, did not follow the instructions and didn't drink enough milk or eat enough, and I still put on 20lbs on my squat and I've could've put on more if I stuck with it. But I didn't have a spotter and the squats kept getting harder so I was worried I would fail, so I stopped.

So follow the instructions, drink the gallon of milk a day, and you will definately gain a lot of mass and strength, especially your legs.

[DDRplayer]

Here's the original routine.

Behind-the-Neck Press: 3x12
Squat: 1x20
Pull-Overs: 1x20
Bench Press: 3x12
Bent-over Rows: 3x15
Stiff-legged Deadlift: 1x15

[DDRplayer]

It's a great routine and it will definately pack on mass and increase your squat if you do it right.

I only did it for 4 weeks, did not follow the instructions and didn't drink enough milk or eat enough, and I still put on 20lbs on my squat and I've could've put on more if I stuck with it. But I didn't have a spotter and the squats kept getting harder so I was worried I would fail, so I stopped.

So follow the instructions, drink the gallon of milk a day, and you will definately gain a lot of mass and strength, especially your legs.

Cool thanks man.

[Austere]

Never tried it. It sounds a bit gimmicky to me, especially given the common knowledge that low reps are best for building strength.

I made pretty good gains from Wendler 5/3/1, but then again I only squat 325, so someone else can probably give you a better opinion.

[DDRplayer]

Thanks for the tips, I'm still gonna try it. It's only 6 weeks so it's not a big deal. Will post updates

[embulldogs99]

i used to do high rep squats but I did 3-5 sets of them lol.

they burn the **** out of your legs and your lower back tightens up but they will help your progress.

[Dgwear]

i added the 20 rep breathing squats ss with pull over to my legs day and then proceeded to do a regular leg day. sort of feels like the intercostals are kind of sore so i guess i like it.

[Marc936]

20 rep squats, its a love hate thing.

great workout, but hate it while doing it.

[phillyfreak7]

I did 20 rep squats after doing a couple heavier sets. I haven't done them in months though. I think the last week I did 20 rep squats it looked like this;

260 1x8
275 1x5
300 1x5
225 1x20

You have to be very mentally tough in order to get through it. The first 10 are a piece of cake. 11-15 you're really starting to feel it. 16, 17, and 18 you'll want to give up. You really gotta push yourself to not give a f*** how tough it is and just push as f'ing hard as you can.

I went from 185 1x20 to 225 1x20. I added 5 lbs to it every week.

[MilkBender]

Never tried it. It sounds a bit gimmicky to me, especially given the common knowledge that low reps are best for building strength.

I made pretty good gains from Wendler 5/3/1, but then again I only squat 325, so someone else can probably give you a better opinion.

You take your 5-rep max and decrease 90lbs, so by the end of the 6 weeks you should be squatting your old 5-rep max for 20 reps