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For anyone who has built up a really strong barbell squat - how hard do you push yourself, in terms of RIR/RPE? I’ve been spinning my wheels for months, and I fear it might be because I’m grinding too much and going to actual failure too often on them.
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Anonymous 4w

Low bar

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Anonymous 4w

For true strength 0-2 rir is normal especially for sub 5 rep sets. Rpe probs 8ish for that last rep

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Anonymous 4w

Do half squats w higher weight. Also doing stress loads to train ur legs to support ur weight is a good idea.

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Anonymous 4w

RPE 8-9 mostly, rarely do I do sets over 3

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 4w

I actually do front squats 🤮

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4w

👍🏻

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 4w

What are stress loads??

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Anonymous replying to -> owl_og 4w

Thanks!

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

Hack > Front

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 4w

No.

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Anonymous replying to -> owl_og 4w

No?

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

(I agree, just wondering your take on it)

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Anonymous replying to -> owl_og 4w

Oh and how often do u bb squat?

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

Stress loads are where u load the bar w a weight higher than ur max and stand w it for 8-10 secs. It trains ur legs to be comfortable supporting that weight.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

I use to bb squat 3 times a week and had a max of 655 for 2

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

3-4 times per week, I front squat more than back squat though.

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 4w

Ohh yeah I’ve done those I call them front rack holds lol same thing tho!

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Anonymous replying to -> owl_og 4w

I see….were/are either of you doing a lot of other lower body lifts when you squat a lot, or do you keep it limited elsewhere?

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

Cleans and snatches mostly

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Anonymous replying to -> owl_og 4w

Cleans and snatch’s are a really good way to build explosive power. You can also do single leg workouts. Doing single leg workouts are another way to increase power.

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 4w

Ok thank you both!

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