TheProphecy Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I'm 14, 5'9 and 140lbs, what do you think would be a good squat for me? I squat 185 1/2 raw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I'm 14, 5'9 and 140lbs, what do you think would be a good squat for me? I squat 185 1/2 raw. Any squat which is more then your previous best is a good squat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twig Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I concurr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 At your age, focus on proper technique is more important than what weight you can squat. But assuming your technique is good, I'd say 225 is a reasonable goal to shoot for. Squats can go up fast with good training, esp. when you are young. -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 What they said. Especially Rex's bit about the proper technique focus. Learn PERFECT technique and just keep training and the weight will go up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheProphecy Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 What they said. Especially Rex's bit about the proper technique focus. Learn PERFECT technique and just keep training and the weight will go up. well i spread my legs apart about a foot, and i go below parallel.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 The amount of weight used is going to vary also with the type of squat you do. The sit back powerlifting style squat is designed to use the largest number of muscle groups with the sole purpose of lifting more weight. The more upright and deeper Olympic style squat is a more balanced front to rear style and while large weights can be lifted in this style, it isn't optimal if a max poundage is the only goal. At your age, development is more important than the weight used - I would recommend a balanced approach - perhaps starting out with a light and deep (rock bottom if possible) Olympic squat to develop the flexibility to assume proper positions as you grow in size and strength. What are your goals - that will help you decide as well. Definitely try to do an overhead squat with just a light bar - if this is difficult (or impossible) - you certainly should work until you can achieve the proper positions to do it. Lifting is a life long pursuit - what you lift at 14 isn't really important - how you lift at 14 is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubthewonderscot Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 i would really pay attention to what Climber says. He's been at it for 50 years and is stronger than both of us and probably still hurts less than both of us. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
student Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 The amount of weight used is going to vary also with the type of squat you do. The sit back powerlifting style squat is designed to use the largest number of muscle groups with the sole purpose of lifting more weight. The more upright and deeper Olympic style squat is a more balanced front to rear style and while large weights can be lifted in this style, it isn't optimal if a max poundage is the only goal. At your age, development is more important than the weight used - I would recommend a balanced approach - perhaps starting out with a light and deep (rock bottom if possible) Olympic squat to develop the flexibility to assume proper positions as you grow in size and strength. What are your goals - that will help you decide as well. Definitely try to do an overhead squat with just a light bar - if this is difficult (or impossible) - you certainly should work until you can achieve the proper positions to do it. Lifting is a life long pursuit - what you lift at 14 isn't really important - how you lift at 14 is. What he said. Front squatting is also a great option. Drill the form. If you really want to see what others are doing check out your states powerlifting meet records. But as has been said this is a very individual sport. Beating your previous PR is much more rewarding than comparing to others lifts IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheProphecy Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 btw climber, i need to try the overhead squat, is it where you do an overhead press with the bar, then keep it at the top, then squat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturalstrength Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 btw climber, i need to try the overhead squat, is it where you do an overhead press with the bar, then keep it at the top, then squat? I believe its called a "Sots" Press if I am not mistaken. They are very tough, but one of my favorite exercises!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 btw climber, i need to try the overhead squat, is it where you do an overhead press with the bar, then keep it at the top, then squat? I believe its called a "Sots" Press if I am not mistaken. They are very tough, but one of my favorite exercises!!! Is there an unusual exercise you don't love, Carl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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