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« on: February 05, 2012, 12:09:37 PM » |
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I understand that this question probably has no definite answer, but generally speaking, how much experience do you think that one should have with squats (and weightlifting in general) before embarking on this program? I'm quite interested in it and I want to try it out later on in my weightliftingcareer. Bare in mind that this is purely a theoretical question.
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MercNil
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« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2012, 12:13:02 PM » |
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I understand that this question probably has no definite answer, but generally speaking, how much experience do you think that one should have with squats (and weightlifting in general) before embarking on this program? I'm quite interested in it and I want to try it out later on in my weightliftingcareer. Bare in mind that this is purely a theoretical question.
Requirement. i. The person must have the ability to squat in good form for at least 20 reps. ii. The person must know how to breathe properly in those 20 reps.  |
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concuncon
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« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2012, 12:33:00 PM » |
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I think it's one of those ridiculous ways of training (like squatting 2 times a day). Sure you've heard of people who had success, but that's rare. Not saying that it has no chance of working for you, but why not chose a program that has higher rate of success and less rate of injuries? And only when you already achieved some good level of strength (and plateaued) should you test your body on some radical approach, then if it's not working well you can just ditch it.
Again, if you consider yourself still progressing, there's no need to go for the extreme, just stick with what's already working. MHO.
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Just be honest: was it a good rep, was it a good set, was it a good work out, did it truly satisfyingly felt like a PB?
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fabbe
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« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2012, 12:34:46 PM » |
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I think it's one of those ridiculous ways of training (like squatting 2 times a day). Sure you've heard of people who had success, but that's rare. Not saying that it has no chance of working for you, but why not chose a program that has higher rate of success and less rate of injuries? And only when you already achieved some good level of strength (and plateaued) should you test your body on some radical approach, then if it's not working well you can just ditch it.
Again, if you consider yourself still progressing, there's no need to go for the extreme, just stick with what's already working. MHO.
Basically every olympic lifter that uses the bulgarian method squats to a max 2 times a day without problem, it's not rare. |
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MercNil
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« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2012, 12:45:02 PM » |
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I think it's one of those ridiculous ways of training (like squatting 2 times a day). Sure you've heard of people who had success, but that's rare. Not saying that it has no chance of working for you, but why not chose a program that has higher rate of success and less rate of injuries? And only when you already achieved some good level of strength (and plateaued) should you test your body on some radical approach, then if it's not working well you can just ditch it.
Again, if you consider yourself still progressing, there's no need to go for the extreme, just stick with what's already working. MHO.
I agree. There are better ways to train. Non-linear periodization being one. http://www.brinkzone.com/bodybuilding/strength-training-programs-whats-best/ |
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« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2012, 12:48:53 PM » |
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20 rep squats can be done on occasion to switch things up, or just for fun. I'm going to be trying them in a couple weeks. As for experience level, I'd say the same as Merc - if your form is good enough to squat for 20 reps without breaking down, you're experienced enough.
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Goals: Squat 365 ATG (315 3x3 Current) Deadlift 455 425x3Bench 275 1RM 245x3Check out my progress diary if you'd like =)
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MercNil
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« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2012, 12:49:24 PM » |
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I think it's one of those ridiculous ways of training (like squatting 2 times a day). Sure you've heard of people who had success, but that's rare. Not saying that it has no chance of working for you, but why not chose a program that has higher rate of success and less rate of injuries? And only when you already achieved some good level of strength (and plateaued) should you test your body on some radical approach, then if it's not working well you can just ditch it.
Again, if you consider yourself still progressing, there's no need to go for the extreme, just stick with what's already working. MHO.
Basically every olympic lifter that uses the bulgarian method squats to a max 2 times a day without problem, it's not rare. They're the cream of the crop. Normal guys like the op might not survive workout 14 x a week. |
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concuncon
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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2012, 12:51:50 PM » |
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I think it's one of those ridiculous ways of training (like squatting 2 times a day). Sure you've heard of people who had success, but that's rare. Not saying that it has no chance of working for you, but why not chose a program that has higher rate of success and less rate of injuries? And only when you already achieved some good level of strength (and plateaued) should you test your body on some radical approach, then if it's not working well you can just ditch it.
Again, if you consider yourself still progressing, there's no need to go for the extreme, just stick with what's already working. MHO.
Basically every olympic lifter that uses the bulgarian method squats to a max 2 times a day without problem, it's not rare. Haha if you compare the number of people wanting to get the trophy and the people who actually 'have the chance' to get it, I'd say that it's rare. |
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Just be honest: was it a good rep, was it a good set, was it a good work out, did it truly satisfyingly felt like a PB?
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Cyanide
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« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2012, 11:34:01 PM » |
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20 rep squats can be done on occasion to switch things up, or just for fun. I'm going to be trying them in a couple weeks. As for experience level, I'd say the same as Merc - if your form is good enough to squat for 20 reps without breaking down, you're experienced enough.
Cool, I'll make sure to follow your PD then |
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« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2012, 01:12:27 AM » |
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20 rep squats can be done on occasion to switch things up, or just for fun. I'm going to be trying them in a couple weeks. As for experience level, I'd say the same as Merc - if your form is good enough to squat for 20 reps without breaking down, you're experienced enough.
Good answer! Many people try them out sooner or later,just for fun.Though... you won't laugh a lot..;-) There's this variation:
20rep squat with a weight you can handle easy.
followed immediately by
20front squats with light weight.I tried 10/10 and it was hard already... But FUN! :-) |
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