Doing squats on consecutive days

lauramillat

My current workout routine involves doing squats every day of the routine (it's my own variation of strong lifts you could say). Would I be ok to do back to back days of lifting even though each day has squats?

Generally I am never too sore from the squats...

I am really just trying to fit 4 days of lifting into one week. Each day is a different full body workout.

lemonsnowdrop

It's recommended that you take rest days. Even though you don't feel sore, your body still needs some sort of break. I only do Stronglifts three days a week and do other, lighter weighted exercises on off days, just so I don't burn myself out. I'm still new to lifting so more knowledgable posters are out there, but I just don't think it would be a good idea to squat heavy every day.

usmcmp

There are programs out there where you squat every day, but if you are not an experienced lifter you should consider finding programming that fits your schedule better rather than squatting back to back days.

ninerbuff

Rest days are for a reason........recovery. No recovery means reduced efficiency for the muscle to perform well.

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rileyes

I do squat variations T-F with my workout plan. I think the key is to add weights or vary the squat when you stop feeling it. I do a mix of barbell or dumbbell as well as pistol and skater squats.

DavPul

Prolly not

whatatime2befit

I can't do consecutive days, if I do too many together I can't get near my max weight or reps. I'd be worried about not giving your body recovery time.

rileyes

I agree that lifting consecutive days can wipe you out. I'm experimenting with compound lifts Tuesday and Thursday with accessory work. And circuit training and Strong Curves (lighter load) on Wednesday and Friday. I really look forward to Sat, Sun and Mon for fun/social sports and rest.

SonyaCele

i do body weight squats every day just for mobility and active recovery. i only pack on the weight twice a week.

majigurl

When you build muscle you are tearing muscle. If you don't rest, they don't have time to "fix" and get stronger. If you are just doing a few, it's not a big deal, if you are doing enough to build muscle then take rest days. It's important for a reason.

DopeItUp

If you're dead set on it, I'd definitely NOT follow a stronglifts type of routine. If you want to squat two consecutive days, definitely do not recommend going heavy on both. Do one heavy and one for speed, or volume, or even an alternative movement. Like, heavy back squats Monday, light front squats Tuesday.

Still wouldn't really recommend it but you'll have a lot better luck that way if you insist on doing it.

lauramillat

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll stick to every other day as I have been doing!

Here's the routine in case anyone was curious...

Routine 1:
TRX row (3x8)
back squat (3x8)
split squat (3x8)-back foot suspended
leg lifts (3x10)-I wish I knew how to make these harder...

Routine 2:
back squat (3x8)
TRX push up (3x8)
dead lift (3x8)
pull up (3x8)-assisted with TRX bands

Routine 3:
TRX side plank (3x8)
back squat (3x8)
one leg deadlift (3x8)
overhead press (3x8)

Routine 4:
back squat (3x8)
weighted hip thrust (3x8)
chin up (3x8)-assisted with TRX bands
pistol squat (3x8)-I cant do a real one yet, working on a progression up to one

DavPul

reasonle wrote: »

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll stick to every other day as I have been doing!

Here's the routine in case anyone was curious...

Routine 1:
TRX row (3x8)
back squat (3x8)
split squat (3x8)-back foot suspended
leg lifts (3x10)-I wish I knew how to make these harder...

Routine 2:
back squat (3x8)
TRX push up (3x8)
dead lift (3x8)
pull up (3x8)-assisted with TRX bands

Routine 3:
TRX side plank (3x8)
back squat (3x8)
one leg deadlift (3x8)
overhead press (3x8)

Routine 4:
back squat (3x8)
weighted hip thrust (3x8)
chin up (3x8)-assisted with TRX bands
pistol squat (3x8)-I cant do a real one yet, working on a progression up to one

I guess it's possible to do this with lower weights but if I did this with my current weights it would be bye bye hip flexors for me

devil_in_a_blue_dress

How much weight are you squatting? Or I guess, are you trying to up your weights progressively?

My quads would literally hate me forever doing this routine.

devil_in_a_blue_dress

Also, how is your strength balanced across your body? I notice you aren't benching -- maybe there's a reason. I dunno.

95savvy

i've heard of plateauing from working the same muscle group consecutive days. i work quads and glutes one day then hamis and glutes another day in the week. so ultimately i'm working them twice a week which works well for me. i guess if you were to keep doing legs everyday maybe have one or 2 days where you hit it HARD! then the rest maybe do like full body squats or dumbell squats with light weight. idk just a thought though! lol

DavPul

itsfuntobenormal wrote: »

Also, how is your strength balanced across your body? I notice you aren't benching -- maybe there's a reason. I dunno.

she's got both a pushup and an overhead press in there, so i'm fine with that aspect. i'm more curious to why she's sticking with the leg lifts when they aren't challenging enough and there's literally a thousand things she could sub in that spot.

Chieflrg

DopeItUp wrote: »

If you're dead set on it, I'd definitely NOT follow a stronglifts type of routine. If you want to squat two consecutive days, definitely do not recommend going heavy on both. Do one heavy and one for speed, or volume, or even an alternative movement. Like, heavy back squats Monday, light front squats Tuesday.

Still wouldn't really recommend it but you'll have a lot better luck that way if you insist on doing it.

This ^

klbrewer07

https://www.t-nation.com/training/100-day-squat-challenge

DavPul

klbrewer07 wrote: »

https://www.t-nation.com/training/100-day-squat-challenge

That's a terrible idea

slaite1

DavPul wrote: »

klbrewer07 wrote: »

https://www.t-nation.com/training/100-day-squat-challenge

That's a terrible idea

Agreed.

jemhh

It really depends on the weight. Earlier this year I squatted 4x/week for a few months with no problems. But that was with one heavy day and either 2 medium and 1 light or 2 light and 1 medium.