[quote]Modi wrote:
If you can already get 10-12 then you are probably a lot closer than you think. At that range, you just try to shut out the pain and breath between reps. If you slow down and just grind them out, you are capable of a lot more than you think.
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Yes, sir! That is so very true! It is very painful, but it is the truth!
[quote]FightingScott wrote:
You get mad extra points for using BUCKETS at weights. [/quote]
LOL!
[quote]Modi wrote:
I did these about 3 months back with 315, but I used a box for touch and go to ensure depth, and wore a belt. Regardless, I hobbled for a couple of days afterwards.
If I hadn’t already gone through the pain, I probably would have been foolish enough to do them for this challenge. I’m sure some day I will forget how hard the were and try them again…maybe when I can put 405 on the bar for 20.[/quote]
It becomes less painful when you get used to it, it is worst the first few times.
that was around 75% of your maximum, pretty impressive. I’m right in the middle of smolov- since your videos got me to try it- just finished base meso but once I’m done with everything in few weeks I will try 70% of whatever my new maximum is. I’m doing it for the front squat, but I’ll test back squat max at the end also.
Hopefully some more people post videos of their attempts, it looks very hard.
shizen: a set of 20 reps of the squat is brutal. Especially if it is on a big weight. I’d love to see others post a video of them doing it as well!
can we do a set of 60 instead?
[quote]Hanley wrote:
If I can do 405 x20 before 2010 I’ll be happy![/quote]
Hanley, you’ll never get to 405. You lift in kilos, remember?
im in aswell… im thinking of trying 100kg for 20.
ive done 60kg for 50 reps before… but the last 25 or so werent ligitimate according to the rules of this thread.
Scott
[quote]stallion wrote:
shawnhavoc wrote:
Stallion, very impressive lift!!
I have never squatted anywhere near that many reps at any weight, sounds painful but what the hell, I’m in. The problem is where to start, 315 seems like a good starting point. I think that I have only done 315 for a max of 10-12 reps. I will get a starting point either Friday or Mondayto see how many reps I can get at 315 and post results.
Stallion, how did you train for twenty reps? Frequency, sets, etc?
Excellent, are you going to post videos as well ? Just pick a weight and see how many reps you can do. If you don’t reach 20 reps, then try again the next day, or if you prefer one day or a few days later.
How I train for the high reps? My method is this:
I pick a weight, then I do as many reps as I am comfortable with. The next time around I try to do more reps, and the next time even more, so when I reach 20 reps, I increase the weight and repeat the procedure.
I am lucky enough to have a home gym, and train the squat every day (not many sets a day tough), and lately I am experimenting training the squat two or three times a day, just working up to a top set, and that is it.
Looking forward to see your videos. Also interesting to hear what all the others have posted! 
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Yes, I will post videos. I will post my first attempt for reps at 315 and will work it out from there.
Awsome comrades, this is going to be legendary. I look forward to see the videos coming.
thosebananas, you’re in! excellent, let the videos come.
Ill give this a shot with 225lb as i never train for 20 reps and work up to a 315lb for 20.
Any reason why there is no belt on the lifts?
How about wrist wraps , my wrists get destroyed if i don’t use them?
Without a belt it is more difficult. That is the reason. Wrist wraps are okay if you have wrist problems. As the videos start coming in, I will keep a summary of them.
Make sure you state bodyweight, and the weight you lift in kg or lbs. Preferably you should film it so that it is possible to judge depth!
I am pleased to see so many accepting the 20-rep squat challenge!
[quote]FightingScott wrote:
You get mad extra points for using BUCKETS at weights. [/quote]
This seems to be the answer I’m looking for.
[quote]undeadlift wrote:
FightingScott wrote:
You get mad extra points for using BUCKETS at weights.
This seems to be the answer I’m looking for.[/quote]
Are you accepting the challenge, comrade?
[quote]stallion wrote:
undeadlift wrote:
FightingScott wrote:
You get mad extra points for using BUCKETS at weights.
This seems to be the answer I’m looking for.
Are you accepting the challenge, comrade?[/quote]
Of course I’m game, as soon as I borrow a videocam. However, I think you’ll find it funny once you see me struggling with 155 lbs.
[quote]undeadlift wrote:
stallion wrote:
undeadlift wrote:
FightingScott wrote:
You get mad extra points for using BUCKETS at weights.
This seems to be the answer I’m looking for.
Are you accepting the challenge, comrade?
Of course I’m game, as soon as I borrow a videocam. However, I think you’ll find it funny once you see me struggling with 155 lbs.[/quote]
looking forward to it, if your struggling then your working hard don’t gouge it on #'s alone.
[quote]stallion wrote:
Without a belt it is more difficult. That is the reason. Wrist wraps are okay if you have wrist problems. As the videos start coming in, I will keep a summary of them.
Make sure you state bodyweight, and the weight you lift in kg or lbs. Preferably you should film it so that it is possible to judge depth!
I am pleased to see so many accepting the 20-rep squat challenge![/quote]
Why don’t you make your challenge under IPF (USAPL) raw conditions, allowing for belts and knee sleeves? Belts offer no direct mechanical advantage unlike squat suits, briefs and knee wraps.
[quote]Big EG wrote:
Belts offer no direct mechanical advantage unlike squat suits, briefs and knee wraps. [/quote]
Bullshit. Why wear one then?
Ye gotta agree with Hanley, when I wear a belt it adds about 15-20kg.
And there would be no reason for powerlifters to wear one,if it didn’t make you stronger.
undeadlift said:
*** Of course I’m game, as soon as I borrow a videocam. However, I think you’ll find it funny once you see me struggling with 155 lbs. ***
stallion replies:
It is the matter of effort that counts. No matter your level, there is almost always someone stronger, so the real game is to challenge yourself.
Big EG said:
*** Why don’t you make your challenge under IPF (USAPL) raw conditions, allowing for belts and knee sleeves? Belts offer no direct mechanical advantage unlike squat suits, briefs and knee wraps.
stallion replies:
Imho there is a difference between using a belt and not using a belt. Personally I am a lot stronger when I wear a belt, and I guess this holds true for most other people. I just want to get to the core of the game, and that means as little equipment as possible, and brutally hard work.
If someone wants to wear a belt they can lift more weight for 20 reps than without a belt. I think everyone should be able to squat decent weights without a belt. So the rules set forth in the first post will be upheld for this challenge. 
If someone does not like the rules, they are free not to accept the challenge, or make their own challenge with other rules.
I hope this was an acceptable answer to your question, and I thank you for your suggestion.
hello. first let me say i am deffinitly not trying to take away from anyones acomplishments. let met play devils advocate here.
i will not question the fact that what is in the buckets is known only to you;i and obviously every one else gladly adcepts your word for the weight.
by having the weight suspended under the bar,thus shifting the center of gravity, this is NOT a squat, but rather something else. this will be a very unpopular opinion i am sure.