Progress Towards 500 Lb Squat Goal

[GymTime]

Good job dude.......congrats.

Thanks.  Long journey.  Would like to get 545 now 

[wes]

Thanks.  Long journey.  Would like to get 545 now 

Good attitude,just take it slow and progress carefully with solid form.


You know the drill.


Train hard! 

[GymTime]

Well, it's been about 2 years since the last update. 

I've hit my goal of 545 lbs on squat.  Consistently getting it each week now, and have also gotten 495x5.  I'm now aiming at 6 plates (585 lbs).  Hoping to hit the new goal within the next 6 months. 

Stance is narrow and depth is to parallel.  No belt. 

[Simple Simon]

keep going mate, you are on your way to blowing a disc.....

[GymTime]

keep going mate, you are on your way to blowing a disc.....

Lifting...




... it's not for everybody.


Hope this helps.

[chaos]

keep going mate, you are on your way to blowing a disc.....

[Matt]

I was shooting for 425 - or even, frankly, 405 would be fine.

I am the type of person who hits 370-385 for two deep reps, the result of not training legs as hard as I should.  For 170, I'm fine with that though - but I would like to hit 405.  I think that's a very respectful lift for 170.  Basically 315/405/495, I would say are all respectable lifts for 170.

[GymTime]

I was shooting for 425 - or even, frankly, 405 would be fine.

I am the type of person who hits 370-385 for two deep reps, the result of not training legs as hard as I should.  For 170, I'm fine with that though - but I would like to hit 405.  I think that's a very respectful lift for 170.  Basically 315/405/495, I would say are all respectable lifts for 170.

Very good lifts for 170.

[residue]

Well, it's been about 2 years since the last update. 

I've hit my goal of 545 lbs on squat.  Consistently getting it each week now, and have also gotten 495x5.  I'm now aiming at 6 plates (585 lbs).  Hoping to hit the new goal within the next 6 months. 

Stance is narrow and depth is to parallel.  No belt. 

why no belt?

[GymTime]

why no belt?

Personal preference.

1  I never really have any back issues from squatting, so I haven't seen a need for it.
2  If I do wear a belt, it tends to cut into my stomach some along the edges, which I find distracting.

I do wear knee sleeves.  The knees are under a lot of pressure from the heavy weights and I want to ensure I keep everything tight around the knee area.  I don't have any knee issues, but it's a good preventative measure.