dead lift/back squat

[coyotekid84]

I was wondering if there is a correlation between the two. For some time I've been struggling with 185lbs on squats, but on dead lifts i'm slowly progressing.(245lbs)
just wondering if i should be able squat more and i'm just being a pussy,
thanks

 

[JDid23]

it's different for everyone man..... there is one guy on here (extra mile) who can deadlift like 319, but can only squat 231... and then i know guys who can squat more than they deadlift. You're not being a pussy. I am a noob as well and i squat 185x5 and deadlift around 220x6 at the moment

how many reps do you do for squats?

 

[Dial_tone]

If you Oly squat there will be less correlation than with wide stance powerlifting style.

 

[Tblock1]

I was wondering if there is a correlation between the two. For some time I've been struggling with 185lbs on squats, but on dead lifts i'm slowly progressing.(245lbs)
just wondering if i should be able squat more and i'm just being a pussy,
thanks

Sounds about the right ratio to me. When your squat goes up your deadlift will go up too, and vice versa.

 

[coyotekid84]

FYI,
i'm 160lbs with clothes on, so probably like 156lbs true nakie.
Bench is 195lbs, am I atleast proportional.

 

[NBAfan#21]

FYI,
i'm 160lbs with clothes on, so probably like 156lbs true nakie.
Bench is 195lbs, am I atleast proportional.

Well your squat should be higher than your bench. Once you get used to doing squats it will increase faster than you bench press.

 

[Tblock1]

I'd say for a 195 bench you should have a 255 squat and 305 deadlift to be proportional. Your bench is kinda strong for your squat and deadlift.

 

[Unit 2005]

Your back, traps, and hammys are probably stronger/more developed than your quads and ass. Deads are easier to master than squatting. Good squatting can take YEARS to get right, although you see alot of people deadlifting with poor form, it is easier to get down than squatting. Exp when it comes to big weights.

Try working around your squat. Do some front squats, hack squats, box squats, lunges, leg pressess, jump squats, heavy partials in a rack etc....dont get down about it. Just train your legs harder.

 

[gstacker]

I'm all jacked up 340lb bench 225squat 405dead
I'm 185lbs recovering from a knee injury in march

 

[bblazer]

I'm all jacked up 340lb bench 225squat 405dead
I'm 185lbs recovering from a knee injury in march

Please do not take any offense to what I am about to ask - I mean it with all due respect.

With numbers skewed like that, it makes me wonder id when you started lifting, if you were part of the "bench & curl" club and worked mostly to look good in a tank top and neglected the rest of your body until you learned differently.

B-

 

[ExtraMile]

Please do not take any offense to what I am about to ask - I mean it with all due respect.

With numbers skewed like that, it makes me wonder id when you started lifting, if you were part of the "bench & curl" club and worked mostly to look good in a tank top and neglected the rest of your body until you learned differently.

B-

i think its because he has come back from a knee injury, which would be why his squat is so low, and he posted a video of his deads and he doesnt drop his hips so low so it isnt much knee bending which is why his deadlifts havnt been held back so much, i may be wrong though

 

[gstacker]

Please do not take any offense to what I am about to ask - I mean it with all due respect.

With numbers skewed like that, it makes me wonder id when you started lifting, if you were part of the "bench & curl" club and worked mostly to look good in a tank top and neglected the rest of your body until you learned differently.

B-

No offense taken whatsoever... I blew my knee out in march, couldn't even jog and still hurts to sprint, bout 3 months after I tried to slowly build it back up doi g really light leg extentions an curls but I reinjured it... Just a few months ago I was able to squat with no added weight...I honestly thought I'd never squat again.. So 4 weeks ago I wrapped my knee loaded up 135lbs next week 155lbs following week 185lbs so just tha last few days I put 225lbs a huge milestone for me I don't know how much further I care to push it I'm 38yo and noided out of the thought of hurting more, I'm still not 100% like I said sprints an lateral moves is out for me.... So ya I'm happy with my 225 right now might just chill here n do sets with it. Oh by the way I hate tank tops lol and I always ware xxl shirts I like to cover up

 

[gstacker]

P/s curls are gay lol

 

[bblazer]

P/s curls are gay lol

Biceps are like ornaments on a christmas tree.

B-

 

[Tblock1]

No offense taken whatsoever... I blew my knee out in march, couldn't even jog and still hurts to sprint, bout 3 months after I tried to slowly build it back up doi g really light leg extentions an curls but I reinjured it... Just a few months ago I was able to squat with no added weight...I honestly thought I'd never squat again.. So 4 weeks ago I wrapped my knee loaded up 135lbs next week 155lbs following week 185lbs so just tha last few days I put 225lbs a huge milestone for me I don't know how much further I care to push it I'm 38yo and noided out of the thought of hurting more, I'm still not 100% like I said sprints an lateral moves is out for me.... So ya I'm happy with my 225 right now might just chill here n do sets with it. Oh by the way I hate tank tops lol and I always ware xxl shirts I like to cover up

I have to say a 340 bench at 185 is solid I'm around 185 most of the time at 17 years old and my goal is a 315 bench, then eventually maybe a 370 bench(2x bodyweight) but I have a feeling I'm going to be a lot heavier so I'll have to increase my goal. Nice upper body strength

 

[gstacker]

Thanks bro gotta make up for the chicken legs

 

[Unit 2005]

Nothing wrong with your squat if you have had an injury. Who cares if he was part of the beach muscles club....bet most guys on here did bench pressess and bicep curls before squatting and deadlifting. Biceps and arm development full stop are a MASSIVE part of a classic bodybuilding physique. Which MR O didnt have amazing arms????

 

[SaiBoT]

Biceps are like ornaments on a christmas tree.

B-

Quoting Ed Coan haha.