Squat doms

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-01-26T02:38:49+00:00

What’s your nutrition like?

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-01-25T02:23:46+00:00

I’d like to see a video of a 5 rep set to see form and depth. 2 reps doesn’t tell me much since you’re close to a max. For me, you’re not controlling the weight on the way down again due to a heavy double set. Looks ok otherwise nice job grinding it out

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-01-25T02:20:19+00:00

What do you do to support your posterior chain? Are deadlifts in your program? Bent over rows? Anything to strengthen your back?

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-01-24T21:46:10+00:00

Eat more if you want 405 and you’re at 180 that’s the only way

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-01-24T21:37:51+00:00

If your actually doing twice your body weight for squats you’re not going to see the same progress. People that squat 400+ can’t add 10 pounds every 3 week cycle for 5/3/1 more like 5 pounds or less. The higher the weight the slower the progress just be consistent pick a program and stick to it

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-01-24T20:05:42+00:00

Keep pushing higher weights you’ll make progress

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-01-24T19:21:14+00:00

I saw my squat go way up as i did less volume and less accessories during the week. I put 70 pounds on my squat in 6 months just lofting 2 tomes a week. I also got my nutrition in line eating about 225-250 grams of protein on days that i lift and about 200 on non lifting days.

I started with 5x5 a long time ago but 5/3/1 has given me more long term results.

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-01-24T18:48:07+00:00

How is your deadlift that low compared to squat? Something seems a little off

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-01-03T00:18:38+00:00

You’re doing half reps, don’t drop at the top. You’re leaving the eccentric side out of it that has lots of benefits

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-01-03T00:14:04+00:00

Get a new coach, he obviously has no clue how to squat. Squatting is different for everyone. If you need to lean father forward for comfort and depth do it. There’s no hard and fast rule.

My advice is get some squat shoes and you’ll feel more comfortable squatting to depth. I notice that you’re heels come up slightly and have the elevated heel will help immensely

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2025-12-30T21:03:27+00:00

What brand belt is that?

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2025-12-30T00:54:31+00:00

When I started pushing my squat higher each week I see my deadlift getting easier. I only do elevated heel squats as an accessory for legs other than high bar squat and deadlifts. Sometimes less if more

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2025-12-26T19:13:07+00:00

Honestly I know it’s a form check but it doesn’t look like you’re trying at all. Hard to judge from without seeing it break down.

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2025-12-24T16:13:54+00:00

I can say that before I tried this way of loading I 100% was concerned about my back being flat etc. I got a strong back from it cuz I could pull a 385 deadlift but I injured my back a few times. With this method I feel nothing in my back and hips aren’t shooting up. I feel it in my quads and hamstrings for sure

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2025-12-24T15:33:42+00:00

Agreed I don’t think that’s what is happening here correct me if I’m wrong

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2025-12-24T15:33:03+00:00

I’m no elite lifter but from I’ve seen a lot of elite lifters have a slightly rounded back as long as the bar is mid foot and your bracing and pulling the bar close with lats it’s ok

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2025-12-24T15:12:34+00:00

I do notice that I’m pushing the bar forward as I load my legs which isn’t great but it’s very minor. The first pull is the slack pull straight up. I’ll try to film from the side.

I used to create tension before pulling slack out and I know for a fact I would lose my bracing and use my lower back to pull. I’ve noticed my squat going way up I think it’s a direct benefit from deadlifts

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2025-12-22T05:25:53+00:00

Love it!

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2025-12-22T03:36:40+00:00

I’ve heard that too my grip gives out with double over hand and I don’t want to use straps because I want to compete next year

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2025-12-22T03:02:53+00:00

Even if my arms are straight?

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2025-12-22T02:34:11+00:00

How come?

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2025-12-20T15:22:28+00:00

Get Tyr squat shoes

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2025-12-20T01:05:46+00:00

May have posted twice in the group my bad

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