bozodos Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I was finding this with my 20 rep squats, so started squatting heavier for sets of 10. Started to find that difficult, so only went up 2.5kg vs 5-10. Been working pretty well. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7007489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r31slpr Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 cant answer your question Shaun as I have no clue. My squats have tacken a massive backward step. I just cant seem to improve on them. I have good depth but weight is 60kg and not even by 10 reps, its a joke, really need to figure a way past this hump. Eat more? haha Is that 10 reps per set or just total? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7007991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-FIGJAM- Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Per set!! But struggling to get them. I already eat a lot Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7008048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r31slpr Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Lower reps heavier weight an option? Someone more experienced will chime in soon no doubt Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7008183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-FIGJAM- Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Yea might jave to throw in a heavy set and maybe some 1RM attempts Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7008225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jangles Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Per set!! But struggling to get them. I already eat a lot But is that enough? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7010079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33SH Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 So I have this issue when squatting that is getting progressively worse. My right knee continually bends in, this is now causing a hamstring strain when I leg press. It was so bad today I gave up on my workout. Any suggestions besides band work? I will try doing squats with a band tomorrow. There's a suggestion it could be related to weak abductors? What are some exercises I can be doing? There's no abductor machine at my gym. Thanks. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7045767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markos Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 We get this a lot. Strip the weight back to an empty bar and do the movement correctly, only adding 2.5kg per session Looking for another exercise to improve squat is not needed. We dont have an abductor machine at PTC, I post all our vids up, no ones knees are folding in currently, but if you look back, way back, you will find some Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7046999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33SH Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Alright, thanks for your help Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7047058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 just started implementing rear loaded squats into my routine, main reason I haven't been bothered thus far is my gym only has 2 barbell stations & they're almost always occupied (plenty of smith machines but I don't want to use those, always feel awkward) My thighs are kinda naturally large anyway so this is mainly for the benefits of compound exercise rather than aesthetics concentrating on getting my technique down pat atm so currently only on 40kg + bar 5 sets/10 reps (can definitely handle more but don't want to over-do it yet) Once I feel more confident I'll slowly add weight per set hardest thing I find is ensuring I push up from my heel but getting used to it now Other than that tiger balm on my thighs is heaven Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7057854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunus Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I personally find with squats, sets of 6-8 reps is sufficient. Any more and you need to increase the weight but that totally depends on your goals (who the fk doesn't want massive jacked looking legs haha) . Keep on top of them and make sure they are included in every weeks workout! I stopped doing them for 4-5 weeks as I got real sick after a holiday... Went from doing consistent sets starting @ 100kg and increasing up to 160kg. I do at least 4 sets too. Did them on Saturday... Struggled with 4-5 sets @ 100kg! Mind you I went from 94kgs to 85kgs in 4 weeks! Can't wait to get back to a respectable weight. However, in saying that, I cringe when I see people doing sets that are way too heavy for their frame and are doing half arsed reps. Build a solid starting weight and go up in small amounts getting that ace to the floor each rep Another tip for perfecting technique is to grab two small plates (1.25kg etc) and place them under your heels. Will help you get comfortable. Only needed to do this for a few weeks and it made my lifts feel more natural and comfortable. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7063020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 ^ I think I've gotten the handle on squats now I'll try the plates under the heels thanks for the tip new PB: 1 X 40 10 reps 1 X 60 10 reps 2 X 80 8 reps I'm happy with my progress considering its only 3 weeks in. My goal will be to get up to 100 kg set & maintain from there, I'm happy with the size of my legs as they are & it's in proportion with my frame Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7066208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBarnstar Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hi Team, I have been doing squats for about 6 Months now, but I'm getting really sore knees. I'm only doing about 90 - 100kgs in a squat rack with guides. Is there anyway to protect knees? Thanks Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7067499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r31slpr Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Guides? Not a smith machine is it? Unless your form is wrong you shouldn't be getting sore knees. I've had two knee surgery's so far and squatting feels great for them. I'm squatting 100kg yet though, only at around 70. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7067728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBarnstar Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yes its a machine. Don't really know how to describe it. It has a bar which is attached via guides that slide up and down. I just put weight on and do reps of 6 x 90 -100KG. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7068331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Smith machine strikes again. Should be banned from gyms; why does this piece of equipment even exist? Start doing freeweight barbell squats in a rack, friend. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7068520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitcho_7 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7068787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r31slpr Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Haha that video is gold. Smith can be used for some things, but if you squat with a barbell and then try a smith it feels really unnatural. I've done the 'australian pull ups' (inverted row), he refers to in that video, on a smith. It was part of my back and shoulder rehab. So it can be useful sometimes. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7068822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I'd say to scale back on the weight a bit too to begin with if you go from using smith machine to barbell Tried smith machine once & it felt really awkward. This is the vid that inspired me to start using squats, not sure if it's been posted before I'm not going to go back through this whole damn thread Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7069256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBarnstar Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 OK Thanks guys, I'll give the free weights a go. I just thought the machine would be OK as I'm inexperienced and it would help my form. I'll drop back to around 70KG and go from there. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422559-squattin/page/10/#findComment-7071997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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