The program needs very good discipline. So easy to over reach. Burnout. Get injured. Im on day 184 right now and ive had periods where ive struggled coz i pushed too hard. I developed a hip issues as a result. I had to back off for a period. Now im disciplined and hit a comfortable training max each day. I feel great now. Joints feel strong. Ive put on 35kg during this period on my high bar back squat. U guys said it, u cant workout everyday. U have to PRACTICE everyday. That is the biggest distinction.
I squatted 5 days a week for 4 months taking only Saturday and Sundays off. Bear in mind, I have been lifting for 20 years and have done both bodybuilding and powerlifting naturally I also have developed over the years, I very high recovery rate for work volume and work density, great mobility, and a solid foundation for strength. In that time, I saw my frame get denser (I sit at 6'4 240 lbs) and noticed I lost a few pounds but came almost entirely from fat ( I changed nothing else in my eating). My back, hips, knees felt "more stable," and I grew tremendously in strength shooting from a maintenance around 380-405lbs to sitting at 525 for my current max and being capable of repping out 405 x 10, 430 x 8, 455 x 6, 475 (on a good day x5 rpe 10) and 485 x 2-3 on a good day. I strongly recommend it but the key is to make any 1 day approachable mentally and physically. I would have 1 heavy day, 1 semi-heavy day, 2 light days, 1 of those would be pauses, the other unbroken, and the 5th day would be a mid-range hypertrophy day. Just my two cents...
not sure why I'm bothering to reply over a year later but it's certainly not. all squatober programming uses basic moves (back squat, bench press, DB curls, Chest supported rows, etc) and prescribes appropriate rest times. for example, you might do 5 sets of 3 reps at 80% of your 1rm, 2 and half minute rest in between each set
It's got a WOD feel to it but it is a well thought-out designed micro and mesocycle focusing on basic strength and conditioning with appropriate % and rest times. Crossfit is wing a workout a day with lots of reps at sub maximal weight with subpar form accumulating lots of "miles" in the gym but without working towards a given direction. Outside of specificity there really isn't a reason for people to be performing kipping pull-ups, handstand push-ups, muscle-ups, snatches, and cleans for max reps. That's my two cents anyways 20 years in the industry.
90% of people I know can't squat with full range of motion, including myself years ago. It's something every child can do as soon as they can stand, but we lose our natural mobility from years of sitting every day.
so bro science. squatting is easy. after one year i squatted 10 x 390 lbs. but im enhanced - 5'2 - all american all state and junior. we i was til i got tested.
The program needs very good discipline. So easy to over reach. Burnout. Get injured. Im on day 184 right now and ive had periods where ive struggled coz i pushed too hard. I developed a hip issues as a result. I had to back off for a period. Now im disciplined and hit a comfortable training max each day. I feel great now. Joints feel strong. Ive put on 35kg during this period on my high bar back squat.
U guys said it, u cant workout everyday. U have to PRACTICE everyday. That is the biggest distinction.
Adeel Iqbal no. If u look at it as a skill, u wanna practice ur skill. Over and over again. Swap variations introduces new skills. Not the same.
Haha you made me come here !
Im doing 100 body squats everyday including my regular workout. I love it. My legs have definitely plumped up. Have gotten compliments lol suprised
I do 400 body squats a day with a 20lb weight vest. I don't believe in trends when it comes to fitness. This is life.
Ivan Djuric: hold my beer
I squatted 5 days a week for 4 months taking only Saturday and Sundays off. Bear in mind, I have been lifting for 20 years and have done both bodybuilding and powerlifting naturally I also have developed over the years, I very high recovery rate for work volume and work density, great mobility, and a solid foundation for strength. In that time, I saw my frame get denser (I sit at 6'4 240 lbs) and noticed I lost a few pounds but came almost entirely from fat ( I changed nothing else in my eating). My back, hips, knees felt "more stable," and I grew tremendously in strength shooting from a maintenance around 380-405lbs to sitting at 525 for my current max and being capable of repping out 405 x 10, 430 x 8, 455 x 6, 475 (on a good day x5 rpe 10) and 485 x 2-3 on a good day. I strongly recommend it but the key is to make any 1 day approachable mentally and physically. I would have 1 heavy day, 1 semi-heavy day, 2 light days, 1 of those would be pauses, the other unbroken, and the 5th day would be a mid-range hypertrophy day. Just my two cents...
Knowing how to control your intensity is key.. This was a great discussion.
Thank you for showing the pros and cons because it's great to learn from all points of health, noting the symptoms.
I'm enjoying my first Squatober, and plan to keep squatting daily.
“squatober” is definitely a crossfit thing
not sure why I'm bothering to reply over a year later but it's certainly not. all squatober programming uses basic moves (back squat, bench press, DB curls, Chest supported rows, etc) and prescribes appropriate rest times. for example, you might do 5 sets of 3 reps at 80% of your 1rm, 2 and half minute rest in between each set
It's got a WOD feel to it but it is a well thought-out designed micro and mesocycle focusing on basic strength and conditioning with appropriate % and rest times. Crossfit is wing a workout a day with lots of reps at sub maximal weight with subpar form accumulating lots of "miles" in the gym but without working towards a given direction. Outside of specificity there really isn't a reason for people to be performing kipping pull-ups, handstand push-ups, muscle-ups, snatches, and cleans for max reps. That's my two cents anyways 20 years in the industry.
“I think squatting is something humans have lost”
-bro science
90% of people I know can't squat with full range of motion, including myself years ago. It's something every child can do as soon as they can stand, but we lose our natural mobility from years of sitting every day.
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You should be able to squat ass to grass. You won’t even find that in most gyms.
Just the mobility aspect of it is correct. People would sit squatted everyday while taking a dump in a hole.
so bro science. squatting is easy. after one year i squatted 10 x 390 lbs. but im enhanced - 5'2 - all american all state and junior. we i was til i got tested.
Refer to Tom Platz .
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