sensless Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I'm back at NX Level training again (with VE) so I'm not going to be able to brutalize my body with this for awhile. However, they are putting us through the wringer to get our work capacity up so I'm hoping that in about two months I can go for this and see if I can hit somewhere in the 40-50 rep range with 225 (or more if my weight goes up, I won't bother reducing the poundage because I can't tell the difference between 210 and 225 on my back). Honestly I doubt it will happen, but if I can break 30 reps on anything I'll be a happy man. At least by the time I try I'll be used to puking, as they made me puke already today! Regards, Sensless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Lifter Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 I got 30 at body weight today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 Awesome! Good to see this challenge isn't dead and that there are some REAL men on this board (like Wobbly Lifter and Crystal ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 and that there are some REAL men on this board (like Wobbly Lifter and Crystal ). I'm a man?!? That's news to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Your not a man...your better since you have man strength an none of the other parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I'd like to argue that point, I have woman strength for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 I just wanted to see who else reads this thread... good to know you"re still with us, Crystal And Potter, where is your entry? With those incredibly HUGE thighs of yours and your inhuman endurance, you should be able to rule in this contest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 forizzle! I have been thinking of the old competition threads and been wanting to do it again. I did 200 pressups the other day and want to do more again. I've been seeing a physio type person about my knees who apparently says my entire legs are rubbish, which I can't argue with after she did various tests. So squat competitions, I lose for now until I recover, and then I will be able to contribute in a feeble way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 Here you wussies, a nice video for your motivation: Bodyweight squats The video link is at the bottom of the page. I guess it's relatively easy to get the reps up, you just have to train for it for two months. I'd like to get 100, i know it's possible, but for now i try to get my 1RM up to a decent number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-oz Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Although the edning is already given away at the beginning, I mentally struggled with him the last few reps. Having the hope he would make it anyway Awesome Nice video. Looking forward to see a video of you Daywalker doing 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 There was a bodyweight squat contest over on BigBwii's forum. I got 100 squats... but other people got over 300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 There was a bodyweight squat contest over on BigBwii's forum. I got 100 squats... but other people got over 300.I'm talking about squatting with your bodyweight ON THE BAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Alex...its not that much harder to do body squats with the bar under your arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Put me down for 52.5 reps of 45 pounds (just the bar)I'm sure I couldn't do 1 rep with my bodyweight on the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I am so sore today, maybe that wasn't the right way to start squatting.What a helpless feeling after the last failed 1/2 rep.I can't wait to do it again. Just give me a couple days rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 As soon as possible I'd take an ice bath after my hard squat workouts...it really made things easier the next day...it also lets you believe you can work harder in the gym(atleast I think so) since you know you can force yourself into more pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 brrr, an ice bath sounds unpleasant.I could go outside and bury myself in a snow drift.I'm hoping this muscle soreness is mostly just beginner's weakness.It shouldn't be this bad after every workout. There wasn't any real pain during the squats.On the last try the butt didn't go up.Instead the knees went to the floor.My muscles turned into mushles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 My muscles turned into mushles. that is the best description EVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 There was a bodyweight squat contest over on BigBwii's forum. I got 100 squats... but other people got over 300.I'm talking about squatting with your bodyweight ON THE BAR. Oooo, good luck getting 100 of those! That will be a bastard on a stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 This squatting newb has a few questions for the pros. I'm wondering about the best squat workout schedule.I thought about working my way up to 100 reps with just the 45 pound barThen add a little weight each workout until I can only do 50 repsOr should I just start adding a small amount of weight and keep the reps close to 50.Or is there a better way? I not too eager to do high weight/low reps without a squat rack(not that I can do high weight yet anyway) How often should I squat? Is twice per week too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Ice baths are brutal but if they're cold enough(preferably under 50F) they only hurt for a few minutes. I think its way worth it...it let me get away with doing squats 3-4 times a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 Good job Montana I'll put you up for 52 reps though There areno half reps I'm wondering about the best squat workout schedule.I thought about working my way up to 100 reps with just the 45 pound barThen add a little weight each workout until I can only do 50 repsOr should I just start adding a small amount of weight and keep the reps close to 50.Or is there a better way? I not too eager to do high weight/low reps without a squat rack(not that I can do high weight yet anyway) How often should I squat? Is twice per week too much?So you work out at home and without a squat rack?First thing that is important: HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU HAVE PROPER FORM? I suggest getting someone who knows how to squat to have a look and/or get a video of you squatting online here Ok, assuming your form is good, there aremany ways to do squats.As a beginner, don't go to muscle failure! Do one set three times per week or two sets twice per week.Any of the ways you describe is fine. As long as you keep adding weight and/or reps. Of course, 50 reps are very high rep already! The usual rep range for squats for beginners would be 15-20. But then, getting this much on your back can be hard without a rack, and as long as your form is ok, there's no reason why you shouldn't do 50+ reps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanAndrew Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I did 80 bodyweight easy. I bet i could get over 100 bodyweight no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Good job Montana I'll put you up for 52 reps though There areno half reps So you work out at home and without a squat rack?Thanks for all the good advice Daywalker.I do workout at home, I have this benchThe picture shows the safety pins set high and doesn't show the upper pinsWhen I squat I'm facing the rack in hopes that I could get the bar on one set of the pins if something happened.I was able to get the bar back on the rack from my knees the other night.It was only 45 pounds so there was no real danger.I wouldn't want to rely on my bench if I failed with a lot of weight though.Maybe a gym membership or power rack is in my future. First thing that is important: HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU HAVE PROPER FORM? I suggest getting someone who knows how to squat to have a look and/or get a video of you squatting online here Ok, assuming your form is good, there aremany ways to do squats.Do one set three times per week or two sets twice per week.Any of the ways you describe is fine. As long as you keep adding weight and/or reps. Of course, 50 reps are very high rep already! The usual rep range for squats for beginners would be 15-20. But then, getting this much on your back can be hard without a rack, and as long as your form is ok, there's no reason why you shouldn't do 50+ reps.I don't really know if I have proper form.All I know is from reading and watching online videos.Getting a video online might be my best option, I don't know anybody that squats.I did catch myself doing a few squats that even I knew were bad form.Getting a lot of weight on to my back isn't a problem.Getting it off while on my knees after failure might be difficult. As a beginner, don't go to muscle failure!That's good advice, just a few days too late.That might have saved me from 2 days of walking like Frankenstein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Contest one - squats with bodyweight: Contest two - heaviest weight squatted 50 times: How about a 3rd contest: heaviest weight squatted 100 timesI only suggest it because I'm going for 100 reps of 45 pound Tonight I stopped at 60 reps with the bar.It wasn't to failure, but I was starting to feel it.Next time I'll go for at least 70 I suggest getting someone who knows how to squat to have a look and/or get a video of you squatting online hereI still haven't captured my form to look at.I have a 13 inch foam pad that I touch at the bottom to know I'm going deep enough.It's very light so it doesn't support my weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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