Good job. That's a lot of weight. In your opinion how do you think the 20 rep squats program compares to German Volume Training, where you try to do 10 sets of 5 or so with a 1 minute break between each set. I have heard that both programs work very well.
I can't say I've done either program. This was more of a thing to do to see if I could do it. I remember German Volume from when I was in high school. the version that was floating around then had you doing pretty much the same two exercises day in and day out, it looked like a recipe for disaster. I don't know what the current incarnation is but don't forget all the common sense rules of training when you undertake either one of them.
I'd say do 'em both. Do 20 rep for 6 months then switch.
20 rep for 6 months? If you do 20 rep squats properly, with your 10 rep max, adding 5lbs each workout 3 times a week, after 6 weeks u wont be able to look at a barbell.
@Haladhara1 I have done both, I'm sure by now u've answered this question yourself...but from me; 10x5 w/1 minute rest I learned from Pavel's "power to the people". It takes forever, & I was haggered. Generally started my 2 workouts with it; DLs, 3 months, started with powerlifting grip for some, overhand/snatch grip for about half. In 3 wrkts , went totally to snatch grip and shrugging all 50 too! I capped out @ near 20lbs what I started with...Gained little weight or mass! Hip got sore.
@Haladhara1 20 rep squats, i went up faster in weights (obviously), but wasn't able to keep it up for some reason. Jeans were tighter. This time (2nd week), I'll keep a better eye on it. Note I LOVE DLs, I LOVED doing the 5x10 scene, I really ingrained good habits, switched out different DLs bi-weekly, shook off each rep...(that can't be done with the squats)...but I didn't think I gained mass from the experience. I might try 4 six week pattern of 20RS/5x5/10x5/5x5 or similar.
Squatting while listening to Bush, this brings back memories of my high school days back in the mid 90's. We even had those big bumper plates. Pantera's far beyond driven album is another good 90's album to get fired up to.
yeah, that was the radio playing although I have to admit, mid 90's, Bush, yep pretty much like my high school days too. It's a shame we didn't have equipment like this.
Our school use to have a "lift-a-thon" You would get parents, family & friends to sponsor you for lifting. I.E. someone would sign up for 10 cents a pound and if you squatted 350lbs they would owe you 35 bucks. We had about 50-60 guys between track & football with some pretty big lifts, so we raised a lot of money which in turn got us all the kick ass gear.
Things to work on are your knees are starting to buckle in about 1/2 way thru. Push outward with knees and don't let them buckle to the inside.
Only other thing is starting to lift with your lower back towards the last reps. I know how hard it is to keep good form all the way thru but its a must if you want to stay healthy and injury free.
Other than that it looked excellent. I know I did 275 for 18 reps this morning!
hehe... was going for 20 and had to tap out. I started with 225 and have added about 5-10 each workout (twice a week). I did 270 for 20 but when I hit 275 I could only manage 18. I've done 275 twice and both times had to stop at 18.
I will probably back off to 265 and work back up. That should do the trick.
I can't really answer you question. I didn't do a course of 20 rep workout, I threw them in once every week or two as part of my workout as a gut check type thing. I was rowing, doing kettlebells and sandbags at other times. As I recall, I lost weight over that period of time, 10 pounds or so was all.
That is awesome! I'm a beginner myself and want to start doing these. Is there anyway to know which weight is right for you besides keep trying? i usually end up with one too light or too heavy one
thanks for the comment. In general, experimenting is the best way, the line between too heavy and too light is razor thin on these. In general, with practice and breath control, you *should* be able to work up to your 10-12 rep weight on these, so start with 80% of that and build up to it.
Its not about how much you can lift for 20. Its about whether you have it in you to take a weight you can lift for 10 and then do 20 with it.This gentleman sure did it! Im impressed.
I was able to change it. I think 120 is right. I noticed teh video description was talking about deadlifts too. I'm not sure what I was doing when I entered that.
It's not ideal. You can see that mine do more of that as I get more tired. It's a sign that you're not comfortable in your groove or that your accessory muscles are weak.
Dude, do you mind sharing your workout routine? That is impressive man. I can squat 405 Pds x 8, but I weigh 240 pds, and want to get stronger still. Thanks, and good luck with your training.
Sure, you can see all my training logs on my blog (Click on my user name and in the bottom of th info box on the left). For twenty rep squats, it is more about making yourself do it than strength. Start out with 225 lbs some day and do 20 reps. Make yourself take time to breathe between reps. No matter how you do it, your body starts to scream at you after about 12 or 15 reps.
Best of luck, I'm sure you'll whip the 20 rep squat in no time.
weak VMO, need to some unilateral work to correct that. Form isn't good at all. Strong dude tho.
MegaThetrainer 1 year ago
Excellent! You looked like you could've gone on to 25 - 30!!
barrykelly123 1 year ago
Btw your knees are coming in, u need to force them out. Be careful!
marxistsoldier 1 year ago
Very good!! I think you have a few more Kg's in you!!
pussgurka 2 years ago
Good video
unlockthepower 2 years ago
SQUATZ AND OATZ KIDS!
lazaruslol 2 years ago
You should barely be able to stand after that last rep. Your stronger than you think, up the weight.
Grayxyz 2 years ago
man, WAYYYYYY to light for u.. u can go heavier.. do it :)
KustomD 2 years ago
Needs more weight IMO.
myferretonli 3 years ago
Good job. That's a lot of weight. In your opinion how do you think the 20 rep squats program compares to German Volume Training, where you try to do 10 sets of 5 or so with a 1 minute break between each set. I have heard that both programs work very well.
Haladhara1 3 years ago
I can't say I've done either program. This was more of a thing to do to see if I could do it. I remember German Volume from when I was in high school. the version that was floating around then had you doing pretty much the same two exercises day in and day out, it looked like a recipe for disaster. I don't know what the current incarnation is but don't forget all the common sense rules of training when you undertake either one of them.
I'd say do 'em both. Do 20 rep for 6 months then switch.
anvilorhammer 3 years ago
20 rep for 6 months? If you do 20 rep squats properly, with your 10 rep max, adding 5lbs each workout 3 times a week, after 6 weeks u wont be able to look at a barbell.
marxistsoldier 1 year ago
@Haladhara1 I have done both, I'm sure by now u've answered this question yourself...but from me; 10x5 w/1 minute rest I learned from Pavel's "power to the people". It takes forever, & I was haggered. Generally started my 2 workouts with it; DLs, 3 months, started with powerlifting grip for some, overhand/snatch grip for about half. In 3 wrkts , went totally to snatch grip and shrugging all 50 too! I capped out @ near 20lbs what I started with...Gained little weight or mass! Hip got sore.
pierresogol1 9 months ago
@Haladhara1 20 rep squats, i went up faster in weights (obviously), but wasn't able to keep it up for some reason. Jeans were tighter. This time (2nd week), I'll keep a better eye on it. Note I LOVE DLs, I LOVED doing the 5x10 scene, I really ingrained good habits, switched out different DLs bi-weekly, shook off each rep...(that can't be done with the squats)...but I didn't think I gained mass from the experience. I might try 4 six week pattern of 20RS/5x5/10x5/5x5 or similar.
pierresogol1 9 months ago
Squatting while listening to Bush, this brings back memories of my high school days back in the mid 90's. We even had those big bumper plates. Pantera's far beyond driven album is another good 90's album to get fired up to.
RjRocker87 3 years ago
yeah, that was the radio playing although I have to admit, mid 90's, Bush, yep pretty much like my high school days too. It's a shame we didn't have equipment like this.
anvilorhammer 3 years ago
Our school use to have a "lift-a-thon" You would get parents, family & friends to sponsor you for lifting. I.E. someone would sign up for 10 cents a pound and if you squatted 350lbs they would owe you 35 bucks. We had about 50-60 guys between track & football with some pretty big lifts, so we raised a lot of money which in turn got us all the kick ass gear.
RjRocker87 3 years ago
YOU DID IT WRONG!!!!
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you can still walk!! hahah
kiddin great job
ezravdb 3 years ago
haha, well, thanks
anvilorhammer 3 years ago
Well done! Made it look quite easy.
Cassetti 3 years ago
Many thanks, it certainly didn't feel like I did.
anvilorhammer 3 years ago
good stuff brother!
iloveagoodbrew 3 years ago
thank you
anvilorhammer 3 years ago
its okay man dont throw up
pakishock91 3 years ago
Great to see someone doing 20 rep squats!
Things to work on are your knees are starting to buckle in about 1/2 way thru. Push outward with knees and don't let them buckle to the inside.
Only other thing is starting to lift with your lower back towards the last reps. I know how hard it is to keep good form all the way thru but its a must if you want to stay healthy and injury free.
Other than that it looked excellent. I know I did 275 for 18 reps this morning!
ToolmanTexas 3 years ago
you make good points, thanks.
Well done on your 18 reps, will you be going for 20?
anvilorhammer 3 years ago
hehe... was going for 20 and had to tap out. I started with 225 and have added about 5-10 each workout (twice a week). I did 270 for 20 but when I hit 275 I could only manage 18. I've done 275 twice and both times had to stop at 18.
I will probably back off to 265 and work back up. That should do the trick.
ToolmanTexas 3 years ago
Keep after it and let me know when you hit it. Post a vid.
anvilorhammer 3 years ago
is this you in the video? if it is how much muscle mass did you gain over the 20 rep squat course, because im starting mine next week
ifkch03z 3 years ago
yep, that's me.
I can't really answer you question. I didn't do a course of 20 rep workout, I threw them in once every week or two as part of my workout as a gut check type thing. I was rowing, doing kettlebells and sandbags at other times. As I recall, I lost weight over that period of time, 10 pounds or so was all.
anvilorhammer 3 years ago
what the song playing in the video?
nice btw im just starting these i can't remember what it feels like to not be sore.
savagebagz 3 years ago
the song is Come Down by Bush. Thanks man. good luck with your own squats.
anvilorhammer 3 years ago
That is awesome! I'm a beginner myself and want to start doing these. Is there anyway to know which weight is right for you besides keep trying? i usually end up with one too light or too heavy one
anders22 3 years ago
thanks for the comment. In general, experimenting is the best way, the line between too heavy and too light is razor thin on these. In general, with practice and breath control, you *should* be able to work up to your 10-12 rep weight on these, so start with 80% of that and build up to it.
anvilorhammer 3 years ago
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i am unimpressed, i am 5"7 and 70kg....and i can do more than this with sets of 20.
lgriffiths004 3 years ago
Its not about how much you can lift for 20. Its about whether you have it in you to take a weight you can lift for 10 and then do 20 with it.This gentleman sure did it! Im impressed.
subhankar01 3 years ago 5
thanks subhankar, I appreciate it.
anvilorhammer 3 years ago
that's ok by me. congrats on your lift.
anvilorhammer 3 years ago
who cares, nobody asked your supposed training weights.
asesino1 3 years ago
I'm doing 20 rep squat routine atm. Its absolutely brutal. Nice deep squat on the vid, well done.
yusefsobky 3 years ago
me too and you're right, it's totally brutal but I still love it :) plus I make huge progress with it
LesFayes 3 years ago
that's not 220K, right?
RllnDwnRdeo 3 years ago
You know, it's funny. Iwas just looking at the title as I clicked on the link to see your comment thinking "220, I can't squat 220."
So yeah, I'm a dummy. I don't know if I can fix it but I'll try.
anvilorhammer 3 years ago
I was able to change it. I think 120 is right. I noticed teh video description was talking about deadlifts too. I'm not sure what I was doing when I entered that.
Thanks for pointing it out.
anvilorhammer 3 years ago
hahahaha
the way you walked back to the camera is great
nice lift!
pillsburyflours 4 years ago
Yeah, there should be a name for the brain dead stumble I get after a hard lift...I'll have to work on that one :-)
anvilorhammer 4 years ago
yeah, the best is when you go a little bit deaf for a while afterward.
chiefblackhawk 3 years ago
great!!!
chineselifter 4 years ago
Thanks very much
anvilorhammer 4 years ago
for great!!
chineselifter 4 years ago
is it ok for the knees to buckle in on the way up?
Rohit0406 4 years ago
It's not ideal. You can see that mine do more of that as I get more tired. It's a sign that you're not comfortable in your groove or that your accessory muscles are weak.
anvilorhammer 4 years ago
Awesome strength, though the last reps looked like goodmornings haha :D.
Honken 4 years ago
lol, very, very true regarding the last reps. I tend to t do that.
anvilorhammer 4 years ago
awesome videos. I'm new to squats, was wondering if you have any spare time could you give me some advice? Thanks.
trf9 4 years ago
Dude, do you mind sharing your workout routine? That is impressive man. I can squat 405 Pds x 8, but I weigh 240 pds, and want to get stronger still. Thanks, and good luck with your training.
jumba146 4 years ago
Sure, you can see all my training logs on my blog (Click on my user name and in the bottom of th info box on the left). For twenty rep squats, it is more about making yourself do it than strength. Start out with 225 lbs some day and do 20 reps. Make yourself take time to breathe between reps. No matter how you do it, your body starts to scream at you after about 12 or 15 reps.
Best of luck, I'm sure you'll whip the 20 rep squat in no time.
anvilorhammer 4 years ago
Thanks man. Much appreciated. And good luck with your training as well.
jumba146 4 years ago