Ladies, back squats highest load...

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  • McBully4
    McBully4 Posts: 1,270 Member
    I think we are done hijacking the thread, ladies carry on.


    :bigsmile:
  • _stephanie0
    _stephanie0 Posts: 708 Member
    when i went to the gym i used to "squat" 185 lbs

    then i discovered crossfit and realized im barely parallel. so i had to basically start over so i could do *kitten*-to-grass....started at just 77lbs in april now at 140 lbs
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    I'm 4'11, 105-110pounds, and my 1RM is 215


    :heart:

    Seriously awesome! My goal is double bw too. You freaking rock!
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    Just hit 215lbs for 3 reps today, after working sets of 185-205x5
  • mike_littlerock
    mike_littlerock Posts: 296 Member
    in for some strong chicks who squat :p

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpAKWUNKmUY&feature=fvst
    Dont think i would call that "squatting". I know they do that super, super wide stance in some powerlifting competitions, but I am of the mindset that a greater ROM with shoulder width stance is a squat (Olympic snatch or clean catch position) is a proper squat. whatever they are doing on that video should be called something other than squatting.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    when i went to the gym i used to "squat" 185 lbs

    then i discovered crossfit and realized im barely parallel. so i had to basically start over so i could do *kitten*-to-grass....started at just 77lbs in april now at 140 lbs

    yeah, a guy at my gym was "squatting" 315, but going down about 1/4 way. doesn't count.
  • DixiedoesMFP
    DixiedoesMFP Posts: 935 Member
    Finally up to 145 working sets.....no idea what my 1 rep max would be because I also do not have a spotter!
  • withchaco
    withchaco Posts: 1,026 Member
    I do ATG and I can't even do bodyweight yet (I don't mean barbell-less squat, I mean bar + plates weight equal to my body weight). :(
  • VelociMama
    VelociMama Posts: 3,119 Member
    in for some strong chicks who squat :p

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpAKWUNKmUY&feature=fvst
    Dont think i would call that "squatting". I know they do that super, super wide stance in some powerlifting competitions, but I am of the mindset that a greater ROM with shoulder width stance is a squat (Olympic snatch or clean catch position) is a proper squat. whatever they are doing on that video should be called something other than squatting.

    They are doing sumo box squats. I do mine like that but without the box. It's much more comfortable on my knees and back.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAe8Gms3Pv0
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member

    Dont think i would call that "squatting". I know they do that super, super wide stance in some powerlifting competitions, but I am of the mindset that a greater ROM with shoulder width stance is a squat (Olympic snatch or clean catch position) is a proper squat. whatever they are doing on that video should be called something other than squatting.

    it's "squatting" regardless of your interpretation of it.
    It's legal in competition (minus the box). And I don't know anyone who would say it isn't a squat just because the stance is wide.
  • zaph0d
    zaph0d Posts: 1,172 Member

    Threadjack -
    Thanks guys. I am a bit confused though. You recommend a program that does not have a deload and has a faster progression than 5/3/1 until your progress stalls but would not recommend tweaking 5/3/1 a little for a faster progression until progress stalls? Is it possible that those who tried eliminating the deload were already at a much higher lifting experience where a deload was necessary.

    I am using strstd.com BTW its great.

    If you read the 5/3/1 book it's not about "faster" progression

    Understood. But it is also an intermediate to advanced program. Most recommend it after faster progressing routines. Why not tweak it to be more in line with a beginner routine until progress stalls. Then follow it as intended.

    There is a section in the book about how to tweak for beginners. It's one of the chapters near the end.
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    I'm 4'11, 105-110pounds, and my 1RM is 215

    I'm a whole foot taller than you and my 1RM is only 10 lbs heavier than yours... to the squat rack, I say! :laugh:

    Amazing.

    Thank you :blushing:
  • NataBost
    NataBost Posts: 418 Member
    My current 1 rep Max is 135. I'm 5'1", and my weight was about 125 then. Props to everyone!
  • NataBost
    NataBost Posts: 418 Member
    I'm 4'11, 105-110pounds, and my 1RM is 215

    I'm a whole foot taller than you and my 1RM is only 10 lbs heavier than yours... to the squat rack, I say! :laugh:

    Amazing.


    Thank you :blushing:

    You rule!!! *high five*
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    I'm 4'11, 105-110pounds, and my 1RM is 215

    Can I get a poster of you on my wall now?

    Seriously, that's fantastic!!!

    you're sweet. I have freakishly large thighs for my size though--ugh. I'm giving up squatting so heavy.
  • VelociMama
    VelociMama Posts: 3,119 Member
    I'm 4'11, 105-110pounds, and my 1RM is 215

    Can I get a poster of you on my wall now?

    Seriously, that's fantastic!!!

    you're sweet. I have freakishly large thighs for my size though--ugh. I'm giving up squatting so heavy.

    Pfft! Be proud. You've earned those thighs, and I bet they look amazing. :smile:
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    I'm 4'11, 105-110pounds, and my 1RM is 215

    You are ridiculous, and by ridiculous, I mean awesome!
    I :heart: YOU!
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    I'm 4'11, 105-110pounds, and my 1RM is 215
    You seriously rock!
  • Sixalicious
    Sixalicious Posts: 283 Member
    Sweet thread!

    I'm ashamed to post my measly 100lbs (that I'm pretty sure I could have gone heavier with) that I had to stop at when I hurt my knee last month. LOL You ladies rock!!! I can't wait to get back up to par. I am truly inspired to keep pressing forward after seeing this thread!!!
  • chefsmash
    chefsmash Posts: 53 Member
    One rep max is 220-ish

    Working sets I do 195x5
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    My wife went from 20kg to 96kg in 3 months on Starting Strength, before she got a hip injury.
    She was beating me!
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    I do body pump classes twice a week - i went from 10 kg to 28kg in 3 months... hope to lift more by the end of the year...:)

    I recommend going with a tried and true strength program like Starting Strength or Stronglifts 5x5. You will double your squat.

    Totally agree with this. Stronglifts added 30 lbs to my max squat, and I didn't even finish the program (got prego)

    will definitely try this!

    I started with BodyPump and moved on to Stronglifts and my current PB is 90kgs x 4 (198lbs).

    I started Stronglifts in April after knee surgery, so at the start it was slow and steady to avoid re-injuring my knee.

    I think we are going to go for 95 or 100kgs next week.

    Good luck!
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    135 lb. max 5x5 (equal to my bodyweight). I haven't tried to go higher -- not sure how much more to go. Just came back last week after 3 months off and am did 105# yesterday.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I'm doing 175 5x5 now. 180 is my goal this month. I don't do 1RM's for squats.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    Ever? I did 70kg (154lbs) for a couple of reps back in January when I was a bit heavier. Just to parallel.

    Currently? Around 65kg (143lbs) for 1 rep, but I don't know exactly. I'm going deeper than I was then and I'm a little lighter.

    My squats are the one exercise I feel I need the most work on. Hoping to get back up to my best ever (and beat it!) by the end of the year, while still being lighter, and going deeper than I was in January :D They're improving.
  • iron_jj
    iron_jj Posts: 446 Member
    5'8, 140lbs

    195lbs 5x5
    1RM was 215lbs
    Below parallel ofc

    Love squats!
  • girlie100
    girlie100 Posts: 646 Member
    i did a 5x5 of 80kg tonight on low bar back squat, not sure what that is in lbs :bigsmile:
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    120 pounds 5 x 5 for back squats and I go ATG

    My front squats are pathetic
  • nisha0612
    nisha0612 Posts: 75 Member
    I do body pump classes twice a week - i went from 10 kg to 28kg in 3 months... hope to lift more by the end of the year...:)

    I recommend going with a tried and true strength program like Starting Strength or Stronglifts 5x5. You will double your squat.

    Totally agree with this. Stronglifts added 30 lbs to my max squat, and I didn't even finish the program (got prego)

    will definitely try this!

    I started with BodyPump and moved on to Stronglifts and my current PB is 90kgs x 4 (198lbs).

    I started Stronglifts in April after knee surgery, so at the start it was slow and steady to avoid re-injuring my knee.

    I think we are going to go for 95 or 100kgs next week.

    Good luck!


    I ve never heard of strong lifts... need to look it up.. thanks for the tip :)
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    Just to warn you, strong lifts and body pump aren't anything alike.

    Stronglifts involves 5 sets of 5 reps ... which is polar opposite of the pump idea of a billion reps. :)

    I'm going to just throw it out there and say you can probably squat more than 28kgs x 5 reps.

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