Current Events > Squatted 95lbs for 6 reps, is that good?

(+) Yeah! (+)

First time squatting and deadlifting in over 6 months due to pulling a back muscle. I haven't experienced soreness like this in years.

Here's to hoping I don't reinjure myself. Taking my recovery as slow as shit.

is allllll goooood

Neat!

I hate lifting!

Wow, someday I hope I can reach your powaaaa TC
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I haven't squatted in about 2 months. My knees were hurting me for a little bit.

Honestly, I want to stop doing heavy squats and deadlifts. Would rather just do lighter weights and more reps for them
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awesome999 posted...

Wow, someday I hope I can reach your powaaaa TC

awesome!!!

emblem boy posted...

I haven't squatted in about 2 months. My knees were hurting me for a little bit.

Honestly, I want to stop doing heavy squats and deadlifts. Would rather just do lighter weights and more reps for them

Don't tell anyone but I switched to a BB routine (PHAT) and it's way more fun and rewarding.

I wish I took steroids for super sick gains though.

I mean..... no.

But good job starting
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clearaflagrantj posted...

Don't tell anyone but I switched to a BB routine (PHAT) and it's way more fun and rewarding.

I wish I took steroids for super sick gains though.

I did PHUL through most of this year, I liked it.
I recently started doing nsuns 5/3/1, program from the r/fitness. Pretty much 5/3/1 with a lot of volume.

But ya, caring about just strength gains just doesn't really motivate me at all these days. I really want to do more functional/ cool things. Gymnastics training looks really cool and interesting. I feel like I'd probably find it more rewarding
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The fact that you're getting back into doing Squats/Deadlift after a back pain incident already shows you're a champ.

Hey posted...

I mean..... no.

But good job starting

Yes it is, squat weight and reps apply differently to each individual body size and condition. Being able to do any with good form is good.

emblem boy posted...

I haven't squatted in about 2 months. My knees were hurting me for a little bit.

Honestly, I want to stop doing heavy squats and deadlifts. Would rather just do lighter weights and more reps for them

Really? High weight low reps are where it's at.
I never feel better than after I finish a heavy lift. My whole body feels lighter and I feel like I'm taller and standing up straighter when I'm not.
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That is almost world record levels. Video or it didn't happen.
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Iron-Tarkus posted...

emblem boy posted...

I haven't squatted in about 2 months. My knees were hurting me for a little bit.

Honestly, I want to stop doing heavy squats and deadlifts. Would rather just do lighter weights and more reps for them

Really? High weight low reps are where it's at.
I never feel better than after I finish a heavy lift. My whole body feels lighter and I feel like I'm taller and standing up straighter when I'm not.

High reps for squats and deadlifts kick my ass and leave me panting way more than low reps, like 1-3 reps.

Ya it feels good to be like, "fuck ya I can lift heavy as fuck" but ehh. I want to work on my stamina when it comes to lifting in general.
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OEIO999 posted...

The fact that you're getting back into doing Squats/Deadlift after a back pain incident already shows you're a champ.

Thank you friendo

emblem boy posted...

I did PHUL through most of this year, I liked it.

PHUL is great

Never liked 5/3/1 though, and I gave it a solid year too.

Power lifting to win gave me my best results in terms of strengths, led me to my 1RM's for the big three.

I don't know. I pulled 225 untrained.
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I thought you were squatting close to 4 plates at one point? Why did you stop lifting?

I'm dumb, you pulled a back muscle
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That's pretty light, but as long as your doing it right then you're good
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If you're a teenage girl.
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NightMarishPie posted...

I thought you were squatting close to 4 plates at one point? Why did you stop lifting?

I'm dumb, you pulled a back muscle

Yes

I wish I close to 4pl8 though, 335x2 for squat, 445x1 for DL (both at 195lbs)

I quit lifting because it's not enjoyable
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clearaflagrantj posted...

NightMarishPie posted...

I thought you were squatting close to 4 plates at one point? Why did you stop lifting?

I'm dumb, you pulled a back muscle

Yes

I wish I close to 4pl8 though, 335x2 for squat, 445x1 for DL (both at 195lbs)

Well keep grinding man, it's only a small injury in the grand scheme of things. I pulled a hamstring in January and am now just getting back to where I was squat and deadlift wise. Keep with it man
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Verdekal posted...

I don't know. I pulled 225 untrained.

No you didn't.
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drunkmuggle posted...

I quit lifting because it's not enjoyable

I've never really found it enjoyable. It's just a means to an end.
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Moved up to 105 despite still being incredibly sore. I forgot how much noob soreness sucks.

drunkmuggle posted...

I quit lifting because it's not enjoyable

That's too bad, I've always enjoyed lifting because it clearly rewards you.

That goes double for running

I squat 235 now, so Im gonna say no.

However Ive been lifting for 4 months.
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Back or front?
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clearaflagrantj posted...

drunkmuggle posted...
I quit lifting because it's not enjoyable

That's too bad, I've always enjoyed lifting because it clearly rewards you.

That goes double for running

running's even less fun than lifting
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