I want to train high reps because it’s difficult and it allows me to get some good squatting in without having to use a whole lot of weight and potentially hurting myself again.
[quote]BangkokHustle wrote:
I want to train high reps because it’s difficult and it allows me to get some good squatting in without having to use a whole lot of weight and potentially hurting myself again. [/quote]
Have you considered squatting to a box?
No. Never.
[quote]BangkokHustle wrote:
No. Never.[/quote]
Why not?
I guess the programs that I have been following do not call for box squatting. I don’t know the correct technique for it also. How would box squatting help me?
[quote]BangkokHustle wrote:
I guess the programs that I have been following do not call for box squatting. I don’t know the correct technique for it also. How would box squatting help me?[/quote]
How will squatting high help you?
There isn’t a whole lot of different technique for box squatting.
The nice thing about box squatting is that you can get a lower box after a while and make the lift more difficult. So, you can then set either a rep PR, a weight PR, or a depth PR.
You can easily find youtube videos on how to do it. I am sure the best way is probably the westside way, but for your purposes, the following video should suffice.
I’m just going to continue doing high rep squats for a while. It’s been so long since I’ve squatted and I need to get used to it again. I go below parallel on every single rep.
[quote]BangkokHustle wrote:
I’m just going to continue doing high rep squats for a while. It’s been so long since I’ve squatted and I need to get used to it again. I go below parallel on every single rep.[/quote]
Ahh communication breakdown. I thought you meant ‘high squats,’ when you actually meant ‘lots of reps.’
Carry on. hahahaha
No… lol I would never purposely do a “high squat” unless it was a pin squat for my lockout.
9/21/2014
Back and Biceps
Back Extensions 3 sets to failure
Giant Set #1
Lat Pulldown 8 reps
Cable Row 8 reps
Pullovers 10 reps with 50lb dropped to 10 reps with 45lb
Giant Set #2
Dumbbell Row 8 reps with 60 lbs
Machine Row 8 reps dropped to 8 reps
High Row 10 reps
Ok, I have a question. I feel like I really need to improve my squat mobility. I’ve been able to hit parallel but not much further than that. Are there any specific mobility drills that you think I should do to allow me to get deeper on my squats. Also, just for the hell of it I want to add some calf work into my routine. I haven’t really ever hit my calves in the past but I want to get them bigger just for looks because their really skinny right now. Is there anything that you would recommend for them?
[quote]BangkokHustle wrote:
Ok, I have a question. I feel like I really need to improve my squat mobility. I’ve been able to hit parallel but not much further than that. Are there any specific mobility drills that you think I should do to allow me to get deeper on my squats. Also, just for the hell of it I want to add some calf work into my routine. I haven’t really ever hit my calves in the past but I want to get them bigger just for looks because their really skinny right now. Is there anything that you would recommend for them?[/quote]
- Limber 11 is awesome.
Do full version once daily, and then a shortened version immediately before squatting.
Make sure you do a cobra stretch as well.
- Standing calf raises.
Training calves is good. They cross the joint at the knee, and having bigger ones may lead to more knee stability. Plus you get more cushion down there with bigger ones.
Seated calf raises don’t train the gastroc. They train the soleus. Standing hits both.
Good questions my man.
If you don’t like the limber 11 you could probably find something else, but it really works well for me, and makes me feel good. I added a bit of extra work to mine though (shouldn’t be necessary here).
Thanks for the replies, I will definitely add the limber 11 to my routine. Also what should I do if my gym doesn’t have a standing calf raise machine?
[quote]BangkokHustle wrote:
Thanks for the replies, I will definitely add the limber 11 to my routine. Also what should I do if my gym doesn’t have a standing calf raise machine? [/quote]
Grab the 80 lb dumbbells and find a step. If that is too unstable for you, you can use a leg press machine.
Don’t get caught up in the weight, just use enough to get you a good burn/pump. You really wanna feel the muscle work here.
9/24/2014
Legs
Squats only
Set 1: 155x30 reps
Set 2:175x20 reps
Set 3: 195x15 reps
Set 4: 195x15 reps
Set 5: 195x15 reps
Set 6: 155x30 reps
Calves
Standing calf raise machine (I didn’t know that my gym had this)
4 sets 40 reps
Im going to upload a video of me on my last set of 15 from this workout
Here’s the 195 for 15 reps squat video, this was my third set of 15 after a set of 30 and a set of 20
Idk why its not uploading…
I’ll try to upload my training logs tomorrow, I have been really busy with school work.
[quote]BangkokHustle wrote:
I’ll try to upload my training logs tomorrow, I have been really busy with school work.[/quote]
It’s all good man. We all get busy. I haven’t updated my log in a few days either haha.
9/26/2014
Chest and Back
Superset:
Incline Dumbbell Press
5 sets of 30,20,10,5,5 reps
Bent-Over Dumbbell Lat Row
(pull back towards your hips to hit your lats)
5 sets of 30,20,10,5,5 reps
Superset:
Dumbbell Bench Pres
5 sets of 5,5,10,20,30 reps
Bent-Over Dumbbell Trap Row
(flare your elbows to hit your traps)
5 sets of 5,5,10,20,30 reps
I’m changing up my upper body routine since I got really used to what I was doing before. Again, I’m just trying to add mass to my upper body with these high rep high volume workouts.