Critical Mass

Ya know, I love the compression that you're under and the power you exert when doing squats. My bench press sucks. Ya heard?! My max is only 335lbs. But when it comes to working lats, working triceps, and working squats... I'm way ahead of my bench press.

I feel like I gain strength very slowly in my bench press. Probably because I gain weight slowly. I know that your bench press max is related to your bodyweight. But when it comes to squats, I feel like I can do more and more.

Over that last year, I have been very careful with my squats. I've developed (I think) a miniscus tear in my knee. Too many years squatting below parallel. Oh well. I've been taking it easy, doing squats third in my routine. Plenty of warm up. Oh yeah. Now, I'm back up to 405, working out with no spotter. It's been a while since I saw the bar bend like it did today. Today was also the first day back after vacation, so that was cool. I can honestly say that I see a 500 lb. squat in my future. For the first time in my life, I can see it.

It's taken me 10 years to get where I am today with my squats. I never could "feel" them. I'm tall, and they always felt weird until this last year. Now, I love them.

To those of you who dont squat.... You dont know what you are missing. It's the greatest feeling of conquering weight. I've noticed that anytime you put 315 or more on the bar, people watch. I dont know what it is about the squat that makes people notice. Maybe its the anticipation and thought of a man being threatened by crushing weight, then waxing victorious as he powers back up. I dont know. Listen, the day you are doing reps and sets with 315 lbs is the day you are no longer too concerned with your leg size.

Kevsworld

Keep squatting, bro. I'm actually taking a little break from them and doing front squats, etc. Just need to vary my training.

Valkyrie

I'm sure some day I will grow tired of marveling at the weights you boys throw around and saying "Wow, I can't imagine that"... but that day is not today! Squatting over 400 lbs just blows my mind. I think I maxed out at 260 the last time I was working on them. I'll have to see what I can do now that I have a trainer.

Btw CM, I just made a new meal plan with the help of your grocery list and meal plan attached to your link - thanks!

Big Guns

Nice work. When you hit the 500....you will be HIGH for a long time. I did mine in Breckenridge at the Rec center. tried for 1 and got 3 w/ a little help on the third!! Never put that much on again...but I did it. I wish I had filmed it.

Knowing you...it won't be long...you are a smart lifter. Make sure you Vid it!!!! You'll regret it if you don't.

I miss squating only for the reason of making people turn their heads.

Critical Mass

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful! I havent put anything else on my site lately because it hasn't come to me yet. So I'm glad that people are being helped from the stuff already on there.