Proper Squatting

[Jennifer.B]

I'm going to be doing my first figure show in November.
I have a question about proper free weight squatting.

I'm not sure which a figure comp should be doing.
Should I be going Parallel OR should I be going as low as possible?
Ive been getting different responses on this question.

Thanks!!

 

[superqt4u2nv]

That is a really hard question to answer with out seeing a picture of you. If you have no legs or there under developed compared to your upper body then absolutely ass to grass squats. If your legs are over powering well then that depends again on which part of the leg is over powering and which needs work. If you are not comfortable posing a pic feel free to pm me.

 

[RottenWillow]

I'm going to be doing my first figure show in November.
I have a question about proper free weight squatting.

I'm not sure which a figure comp should be doing.
Should I be going Parallel OR should I be going as low as possible?
Ive been getting different responses on this question.

Thanks!!

And that will continue. Everyone has a different take on them. QT nailed the starting point though. You need to make a objective assessment of your lower body assets to decide what sort of squat you need to perform.

 

[Jennifer.B]

My legs are not lacking development, i feel my hamstrings are very strong and pop out.
I'm worried about my quad split but that just may come with diet i hear?
I hold most of my fat in my legs rather than anywhere else but once i start doing some cardio the fat starts dropping off my legs very quickly.

 

[trex74]

I have just started doing real squats instead of air squats.
So far, I have started with 3 sets of 5/8/5 and only with the bar.
Any suggestions for increasing the weight? I have been going right down ass to grass, and was wondering how heavy increments to go for a beginner in squats. I am wondering if it's better to do less, but heavy, or do more, but a bit lighter. I have like little to no ham development and my legs are the last place to hold on to fat. charming, i know.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

I have just started doing real squats instead of air squats.
So far, I have started with 3 sets of 5/8/5 and only with the bar.
Any suggestions for increasing the weight? I have been going right down ass to grass, and was wondering how heavy increments to go for a beginner in squats. I am wondering if it's better to do less, but heavy, or do more, but a bit lighter. I have like little to no ham development and my legs are the last place to hold on to fat. charming, i know.

If you’re looking to build strength and muscle I would try pyramiding

Example:
Week 1
12 x 45 (bar)
8 x 55 (add 5 lbs a side)
5 x 65 (add 10lbs a side )
3 x 75 (add 15lbs a side)

Then the goal would be to increase either on the number of reps or weight you are doing.

Example:
Week 2
12 x 50
8 x 60
5 x 70
3 x 80

Or

Week 2
15 x 45
12 x 55
8 x 65
5 x 75

When you have can no longer continue to add weight to the bar or increase reps let me know and I can give you another technique to continue to build.

 

[trex74]

If you’re looking to build strength and muscle I would try pyramiding

Example:
Week 1
12 x 45 (bar)
8 x 55 (add 5 lbs a side)
5 x 65 (add 10lbs a side )
3 x 75 (add 15lbs a side)

Then the goal would be to increase either on the number of reps or weight you are doing.

Example:
Week 2
12 x 50
8 x 60
5 x 70
3 x 80

Or

Week 2
15 x 45
12 x 55
8 x 65
5 x 75

When you have can no longer continue to add weight to the bar or increase reps let me know and I can give you another technique to continue to build.

Thanks so much!!! I'm printing this now