How to improve and development on squats
1989lukemyers
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I train at home firstly
I train four times a week and one of them is leg day and for that I do squats then deadlifts and basically that's it
Some times do sitting and standing calf raises also
So question one: is the above sufficient?
Two: how can I add strength (aka more weight to both lifts)
And finally just for comparison and for that little bit of ego in all of us lol ...what's your Stats ..weight, leg measurement etc
I train four times a week and one of them is leg day and for that I do squats then deadlifts and basically that's it
Some times do sitting and standing calf raises also
So question one: is the above sufficient?
Two: how can I add strength (aka more weight to both lifts)
And finally just for comparison and for that little bit of ego in all of us lol ...what's your Stats ..weight, leg measurement etc
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Do it more and add more weight every session.... that's only way to get Gains.
1 time a week won't cut it0 -
222 lbs 5 ft 11. I Squat 275 the 1st time last leg day..
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Run a tried and true program. SL 5x5, Starting Strength, Wendler's 5/3/1.
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It sounds like you are new to weight training. You will make greater gains right now by training each muscle group 2-3 times a week. A 4 day upper/lower split would hit everything twice a week. A full body program could hit it all thrice. One leg day per week is suboptimal IMO.0
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I'm with the poster above....you get stronger, ultimately, by lifting more weight. I also agree with the poster above that recommended Rippetoe's Starting Strength or Stronglifts 5x5. Personally, if you are relatively new to lifting I might recommend the StrongLift program. Easy to follow......should experience some novice gains as your body becomes accustom to lifting.0
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Yes, definitely find a proven program written that supports your goals. Developing the squat... It all depends on your level of strength and where any deficiencies may lie. It's very common for people to be weaker in the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back so most people can't go wrong by strengthening those muscles.0
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