Quarter Squat V.S Half Squat V.S ATG Squat
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7opoundsin16weeks
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Hi guys. I just really need to know which one is best. I can't find two articles that don't contradict each other. Anybody with a reliable source of information??
p.s. my goal is to squat 400 lbs so proper form is important for me
p.s. my goal is to squat 400 lbs so proper form is important for me
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Quarter squats, half squats, are murder on the knees. ATG is the way to go. I used to have issues with my knees during running and heavy leg days doing parallel squats. Then I switched to ATG squats, pain went away.0
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for source/good form/explanations, buy the book starting strength (or stronglifts) both books do very well in covering barbell exercises0
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thanks guys0
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You should join the bodybuilding group and post this question there.0
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You should do powerlifting squats (parallel) I doubt you can get ATG with 400lbs on board.
400lbs/180kg is a pretty impressive goal.
How much do you weigh?
http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/SquatStandards.html0 -
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/10-reasons-squats-are-a-terrible-exercise.html?mcid=face
Edit: Sorry, I couldn't help but think about this article. It's pretty funny...
I always go parallel, I had some knee problems in high school and my physical therapist told me to make sure I at least got /slightly broke parallel.0 -
what is "ATG" squats?
i am just starting to do squats with body weight only, as i have knee issues. even tho i do not let my knees go pasts my toes, i CAN NOT find a squat position that is painless...how can i do squats without hurting my knees?0 -
You should do powerlifting squats (parallel) I doubt you can get ATG with 400lbs on board.
400lbs/180kg is a pretty impressive goal.
How much do you weigh?
http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/SquatStandards.html
Right now I weigh around 155 lbs. By the time I can squat 400 I'd probably weigh 145-1500 -
quarter and half squat?? ATG for sure! 90 degrees or lower. If you want to boost your squat work on explosiveness, and don't skip out on hamstrings0
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what is "ATG" squats?
i am just starting to do squats with body weight only, as i have knee issues. even tho i do not let my knees go pasts my toes, i CAN NOT find a squat position that is painless...how can i do squats without hurting my knees?0 -
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/10-reasons-squats-are-a-terrible-exercise.html?mcid=face
Edit: Sorry, I couldn't help but think about this article. It's pretty funny...
I always go parallel, I had some knee problems in high school and my physical therapist told me to make sure I at least got /slightly broke parallel.
thanks. this helped0 -
You should do powerlifting squats (parallel) I doubt you can get ATG with 400lbs on board.
400lbs/180kg is a pretty impressive goal.
How much do you weigh?
http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/SquatStandards.html
Right now I weigh around 155 lbs. By the time I can squat 400 I'd probably weigh 145-150
What are you currently squatting?0 -
Parallel or ATG.0
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400 won't even be warmup on leg press if you can squat 400 to parallel.
I would be floored if any person at 150 could squat 400 lbs. (yes I know some guys can do that, but still). That is a serious accomplishment if you could get there.0 -
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/10-reasons-squats-are-a-terrible-exercise.html?mcid=face
Edit: Sorry, I couldn't help but think about this article. It's pretty funny...
I always go parallel, I had some knee problems in high school and my physical therapist told me to make sure I at least got /slightly broke parallel.
thanks. this helped
I should mention the most I ever squatted was a 270 1RM (1.75xBW) so I'm not sure how much that actually applies once you get into much higher weights. I imagine it's the same but I really don't know...0 -
You should do powerlifting squats (parallel) I doubt you can get ATG with 400lbs on board.
400lbs/180kg is a pretty impressive goal.
How much do you weigh?
http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/SquatStandards.html
Right now I weigh around 155 lbs. By the time I can squat 400 I'd probably weigh 145-150
What are you currently squatting?
Today I squatted 280 lbs, but I felt like I could go up to 300. I was barely reaching parallel0 -
400 won't even be warmup on leg press if you can squat 400 to parallel.
I would be floored if any person at 150 could squat 400 lbs. (yes I know some guys can do that, but still). That is a serious accomplishment if you could get there.
You have no idea how great this made me feel about myself. I do see myself squatting 400 lbs when I get to 150 and that just made me realize.. its a big deal !. thank u0 -
Lol, you squat that much then you look manly and bulky. And according to other threads you've posted, that's not your goal .:laugh:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/942905-myth-women-can-t-bulk-up
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Lol, you squat that much then you look manly and bulky. And according to other threads you've posted, that's not your goal .:laugh:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/942905-myth-women-can-t-bulk-up
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lol yea its not my goal. i still don't look manly. maybe if i could squat half a ton or sth, definitely NOT wanting to get there0
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