Posted: 7/18/2013 3:24:58 PM EDT
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Okay, so today I hit the limit of what I can lift. I have squating 175 pound, which is pretty much the exact same weight as me. On my last set I did 4 reps and I knew if I tried a 5th, I would not have returned to the top. Now my question is, for normal progression, how much weight should I be adding to my squat? I believe I read in Starting Strength that it's about 2.5 lbs on each side you should add each week to your squat. Side note: I fixed my deadlift. Surprisingly, I tried to do it today after I finished my squats and for whatever reason, I am doing perfect form where my body is all moving in one motion. Who'd of thought.... Must have been overthinking it or something. |
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You're actually following SS? Squatting 3x a week? Yes, add 5# total each time- but as the others said, only when you hit prescribed reps. Wait until you complete your 3x5 at 175# then add 5 and do the same. This may even require that you reset to a lower weight for a workout then work back up. I have to disagree with Soonerborn 10# is too much if you're struggling to complete your reps. |
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Quoted: At that stage of weight I missed a single rep, remember he didn't even try it, I moved the weight up and never had an issue as long as I was eating correct. Maybe 10 is too much, but I would definitely push it up 5 pounds. Yeah I get you, but I don't always push for that rep if I'm fairly certain it's not going to happen- especially with squats and deadlifts. If I was on SS and I was like "fuck no, that's not happening" I'd do the same weight again for the next session. YMMV, you have to know your body and capabilities and act accordingly of course.
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