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How much can you squat?

Deeko

Deeko

Lifer
I'm sick of everyone talking about their bench. Sure, I've got a good bench, but its not a big deal....squats are soo much better a gauge of your strength. So, without further ado, how much do you guys do??

I never maxed out...but for my last set I do 315x6. 5'6" 153lbs.
 
I thought squads work your legs... and most of the time when people talk about strength they refer to arm strength?
 
hmmm, never really tried it out. i have tree trunks for legs though. don't access to a gym anymore since i've been out of school.

i'm 5' 8"
190lbs
 
Originally posted by: Mo0o
I thought squads work your legs... and most of the time when people talk about strength they refer to arm strength?
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Squats work your quads/hamstrings(if you go down far enough), as well as your lower back.

People generally refer to their chest strength(bench), because arms & chest, or the "beach" muscles, are the ones that are most visible, and thus the ones the average person focuses on. However, your leg strength is so much better a gauge of your true strength.
 
Just got back in the gym at the start of this month...did 4 x 320lbs yesterday. Never tried maxing out with squats.

EDIT: I'm 5'9" 170lbs
 
This isn't really a true test of strength, since pretty much any overweight person is going to have really strong legs. Take it from me! I know!
 
Originally posted by: tehtank
This isn't really a true test of strength, since pretty much any overweight person is going to have really strong legs. Take it from me! I know!
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Well still a fat guy isn't going to squat much either way you cut it if they DON'T TRAIN.

I've done 150kg for a double but not tested a 1RM yet.

Here is 140kg for a double: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/p...0140kg%20x%202reps.wmv

MUCH lower then most people could go with even 100kg imo. No one squats as low. I can lift much more if I didn't go so low.

Koing
 
Originally posted by: Koing
Originally posted by: tehtank
This isn't really a true test of strength, since pretty much any overweight person is going to have really strong legs. Take it from me! I know!
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Well still a fat guy isn't going to squat much either way you cut it if they DON'T TRAIN.

I've done 150kg for a double but not tested a 1RM yet.

Here is 140kg for a double: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/p...0140kg%20x%202reps.wmv

MUCH lower then most people could go with even 100kg imo. No one squats as low. I can lift much more if I didn't go so low.

Koing
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Koing speaks the truth. I thought I had strong legs and did some squats last night. Holy crap I am sore. My legs werent used to doing that, so I was working muscles much more than they ever have.
 
405 front Squat for 5-6 is about as heavy as I go.


Deeko - thats a pretty good lift you have for 153lbs of bodyweight. I got 70lbs of bodyweight on you and you're catching up!
 
I dont' remember my max squat from HS, but i've hex bar'd 300lbs one rep.

And Koing, no spotter and no belt? Hmm....😕
 
Most people do half or quarter squats and think they are strong. The true test is how much can you do when you do a full, "touch your ass to your ankles" squat?

Also, tall lean types will not be able to squat as much as short squat types. That's just a matter of leverage.
 
Originally posted by: Amused
Most people do half or quarter squats and think they are strong. The true test is how much can you do when you do a full, "touch your ass to your ankles" squat?

Also, tall lean types will not be able to squat as much as short squat types. That's just a matter of leverage.
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I squat in a rack with the pin set at 40". I'm 6'1".
 
Unfortunately I can't even squat my own body weight at the moment. Still recovering from a torn ACL and back surgery. :disgust:
 
Originally posted by: Amused
Most people do half or quarter squats and think they are strong. The true test is how much can you do when you do a full, "touch your ass to your ankles" squat?

Also, tall lean types will not be able to squat as much as short squat types. That's just a matter of leverage.
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um, that kind of deep squat should only be done at low warm-up weight loads. for a regular workout with weights >200 you should create a 90 degree bend at the knees. any deeper than that and you risk injury. note thats not 90 degrees to the floor, since the lower half of your leg bends forward too as you squat. also note that stopping at exactly 90 degrees is a very poor leverage point, and not easy to do and nothing to be laughed at. most people dont even make it as deep as 90 though without someone observing them to make sure they do

~Zippy!

 
hahahahah not much at all. I just did some squats on Wednesday, did 3x15 at 95 pounds 🙂 I could probably do less reps with, say, 130 (which would be my body weight) but it would be tough. I'm so weak. My legs are still sore.
 
Originally posted by: Excelsior
Originally posted by: Koing
Originally posted by: tehtank
This isn't really a true test of strength, since pretty much any overweight person is going to have really strong legs. Take it from me! I know!
Click to expand...

Well still a fat guy isn't going to squat much either way you cut it if they DON'T TRAIN.

I've done 150kg for a double but not tested a 1RM yet.

Here is 140kg for a double: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/p...0140kg%20x%202reps.wmv

MUCH lower then most people could go with even 100kg imo. No one squats as low. I can lift much more if I didn't go so low.

Koing
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Koing speaks the truth. I thought I had strong legs and did some squats last night. Holy crap I am sore. My legs werent used to doing that, so I was working muscles much more than they ever have.
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😀

Yeah always work to the 'maximum' rage and it isn't deep enough you have some flexibility issues. Why work to a partial range? Of course you will be able to lift less if you don't go as low 😛

Originally posted by: TechnoKid
I dont' remember my max squat from HS, but i've hex bar'd 300lbs one rep.

And Koing, no spotter and no belt? Hmm....😕
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Yup no spotter or belt is needed. You are only as strong as your weakest link so why limit your strength with a belt? OBVIOUSLY don't go crazy with heavy weights when you start. Lift light and build up. My back is very strong from the way I train.

Originally posted by: ZippyDan
Originally posted by: Amused
Most people do half or quarter squats and think they are strong. The true test is how much can you do when you do a full, "touch your ass to your ankles" squat?

Also, tall lean types will not be able to squat as much as short squat types. That's just a matter of leverage.
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um, that kind of deep squat should only be done at low warm-up weight loads. for a regular workout with weights >200 you should create a 90 degree bend at the knees. any deeper than that and you risk injury. note thats not 90 degrees to the floor, since the lower half of your leg bends forward too as you squat. also note that stopping at exactly 90 degrees is a very poor leverage point, and not easy to do and nothing to be laughed at. most people dont even make it as deep as 90 though without someone observing them to make sure they do

~Zippy!
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Well I beg to differ.

You say you should create a 90 degree bend at the knees but then you go on to say that stopping at exactly 90 degress is the hardest on your knees...

When you do a pull up do you go up once and then down to only half way where you create a 90 degree with your elbows and back up again? Of course not but I see too many people do this. At the 90 degree will be the greatest load on your elbow. You go all the way down and all the way up.

Squating deep has no injury issues. The only issues are people who lack the flexibility to squat down from tight hams, hip flexors, backs etc and they will almost certainly go too heavy to start off with. They don't bother to learn to do it properly.

Also just squat properly with good form and don't crash down with heavy weights. If you do things that are not 'correct' you will end up injured sooner or later...

Koing
 
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