The Squat Thread - Push to 1,000,000 pounds

[RapidSnail]

Might as well add a squat challenge. Someone needs to do the bench press. (I only use dumbbells).

135x5
155x5
185x5
205x5
225x5

245x3
245x3
245x3
245x3
245x3

255x2
255x2
255x2
265x1
280x1

135x10
135x10
135x10
135x10
135x10

Total: 17,025

 

[gramboh]

Damn that's a lot of volume, what program are you doing?

I did some quick OHS practice with the bar today while waiting for pull-up station to open up

2x6x45 = 540 LOL

17,565

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Do we really need every single exercise for these type of threads? Seems a bit excessive. Keep a journal or somethin'.

 

[RapidSnail]

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged
Do we really need every single exercise for these type of threads? Seems a bit excessive. Keep a journal or somethin'.

No, just the squat, bench, and deadlift. This is a community effort/challenge, not a log.

 

[RapidSnail]

Originally posted by: gramboh
Damn that's a lot of volume, what program are you doing?

It's my own program, although I followed madcow for a while.

 

[brikis98]

What kind of squats are legit for this thread? Back squats, front squats, OH squats, the squats that are part of cleans/snatches, air squats, dumbbell squats, etc? Anyways, I assume back squats are certainly legit, so I'll toss in yesterday's 20 squat workout:

135x5, 205x5, 245x5, 225x20 = 7425 lbs

24990

 

[conorvansmack]

My vote is for back, front, and OH to be included. I think anything beyond that would be diluting the numbers. I suppose dumbbell could count too since we have some people that don't have access to barbells.

20 @ 225! Holy crap!

 

[Kipper]

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged
Do we really need every single exercise for these type of threads? Seems a bit excessive. Keep a journal or somethin'.

I'm predicting the next thread: "Bailout" of Bicep Curls: 700 billion pounds (weight, not GBP)!

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Originally posted by: RapidSnail

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged
Do we really need every single exercise for these type of threads? Seems a bit excessive. Keep a journal or somethin'.

No, just the squat, bench, and deadlift. This is a community effort/challenge, not a log.

I still think others could just hop on the bandwagon with one of the others. This is getting to be a bit much. Feels spammy almost.

 

[RapidSnail]

135X5
155x5
185x5
205x5
225x5

235x5
235x5
235x5
235x5
235x5

250x3
250x3
250x3
260x2
260x2

135x5
135x5
135x5
135x5
135x5

135x5
135x5
135x5
135x5
135x5

Total = 19,315

Total + 24,990 = 44,305

 

[brikis98]

135x5, 205x5, 245x5, 285x5, 315x4 = 5610

49,915

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged
Do we really need every single exercise for these type of threads? Seems a bit excessive. Keep a journal or somethin'.

Now we just need one for curls.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged
Do we really need every single exercise for these type of threads? Seems a bit excessive. Keep a journal or somethin'.

Now we just need one for curls.

Hell yeah, that's one I'd be down for. CURLZ FO' LIFE.

 

[enwar3]

45x5
135x5
185x5
260x15
Total = 5725

Total + 5725 = 49930

 

[RapidSnail]

135x5
155x5
175x5
185x5
205x5

225x5
235x5
245x5
255x5
265x3

285x1

225x5
225x5
225x5
225x5
225x5

Total = 15,780

Total + 49,930 = 65,710

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Lol, I guess I'll join in here since squats are the main heavy weight work that I do:

10x45
6x135
4x185
3x225
2x265
1x285
5x3x285

Total = 7,765

Total + 65,710 = 73,475

BTW, OP, why do you do such a large amount of volume? I remember reading that you said you do this via your own program. Care to explain why?

 

[brikis98]

135x5, 205x5, 245x5, 235x20 = 7625

81,100

 

[RapidSnail]

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged
BTW, OP, why do you do such a large amount of volume? I remember reading that you said you do this via your own program. Care to explain why?

Short answer:

Broke my wrist and had to stop madcow. Did heavy leg press (45 degree sled) three times a week with calf raises. Roughly 20 sets and 10 sets each every time respectively. I gained a lot of strength in my legs, so I carried it over to my squatting routine on recovery. Smolov is definitely an inspiration.

 

[brikis98]

135x5, 205x5, 245x5, 285x5, 315x5 = 5925

87,025

 

[brikis98]

135x5, 205x5, 245x5, 245x20 = 7825

94,850

 

[RapidSnail]

Sprained my ankle in volleyball so ramping was limited .

135x5
155x5
175x5
185x5
205x5

225x5
225x5
240x5
240x5

255x3
275x1

Total: 9,290

Total + 94,850 = 104,140

 

[brikis98]

135x5, 205x5, 255x5, 295x5, 325x2 = 5100.

109,240

 

[RapidSnail]

135x5
155x5
175x5
185x5
205x5

225x5
235x5
245x5
255x5
265x3

275x1
290x1
305x1

Total: 10,740

Total + 109,240 = 119,980

Broke 300 for the first time!

 

[Eric62]

I hate the Squat, and the Squat hates me. I had my 2nd cortisone shot in my right knee April 30th because of this accursed lift.
I want to thank the OP for this thread, as I need every motivational kick in the ass possible to reach my goal of Squatting 600 at the USPF Powerlifting National Championships (Master 45-49 Division) July 4th.
From May 16th:
135x5
225x2
315x2
405x1
495x1
545x1 - http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=dqt9jp&s=5

3200 + 119980 = 123,180

 

[rasczak]

Originally posted by: Eric62
I hate the Squat, and the Squat hates me. I had my 2nd cortisone shot in my right knee April 30th because of this accursed lift.
I want to thank the OP for this thread, as I need every motivational kick in the ass possible to reach my goal of Squatting 600 at the USPF Powerlifting National Championships (Master 45-49 Division) July 4th.
From May 16th:
135x5
225x2
315x2
405x1
495x1
545x1 - http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=dqt9jp&s=5

3200 + 119980 = 123,180

Wow, Good Luck!