1April09 FullSquat 375lbs x5 (NEW PR!!), 365x6, 345lbs Paused Warmup single - Low Bar

I was feeling pretty good, and although my short term goal was to hit 365lbs for 2x6 by the end of March, I decided to take a shot a 375lbs for 5 reps

375x5 was harder than expected. It maybe because I moved the last paused warmup single from 335lbs to 345. But I do consider my warmups as part of the workout, so overall I'm quite a bit stronger than when I last hit 365x5 in the last block on the 29th of January, when you take everything into account.

I would have no problems with 365lbs for 2x6 today IMO, so I considered that short term goal accomplished. Albeit 1 day late :)

Need to hit 385x5, and 345x8, by the end of the block to keep with the 10lbs a month rate, then I'll be happy. But any gain is a good gain.

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[SCF24]

great lift man! great form. im squatting for vertical jump too. if u dont mind me asking, do you think squatting once a week, with 3 sets of 5 with a heavy weight is good? for example, yesterday i did 265lbs for 3x5, and i weigh 160. i usually add 10 pounds a week. does that seem like a good amount, or do u think i should be squatting more during the week, more reps./less reps. etc.?

[CoolColJ]

I personally would squat twice a week with moderate loads.  3x5 twice a week can work. So can a lot of other schemes. The main thing is too build up muscle mass, which is how you get stronger in a way that will help your vertical

High reps can work, that's how I boosted up my squat recently, progressive overload is the key When you feel beat up, go light and low volume for a while to rest

[Tibi9MzQ]

Tea that`s better... but get a BELT anyway!

btw how old are ya ?

Peace!

[CoolColJ]

I don't need a belt, my core and back is strong enough to not get injured

I'm 38

[martin1106]

nice job man!

keep going!

[CoolColJ]

thanks

pity I tore my left medial meniscus, so no squatting or jumping for a while :(

[DoomPrince]

wtf is wrong with your form man, its fucking disgusting

[CoolColJ]

my upper thighs measure 28.5 inches as of last Sunday, but not exactly lean :)

[GARYserious]

How big are your quads?

[ginroth]

oh, cool