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Posted by: andyh182

holy snaps, after realizing that going down 2 inches for squats was completely wrong, I started doing ass 2 grass squats. I've been doing squats twice a week for almost 2 months now, and have seen major improvements in almost every bodypart. I know there is no such thing as spot reduction, but I think there must be spot addition or something. My legs are starting to fill out, and I am making gains in strength and weight like crazy. In other words, for those fools who don't do squats, DO THEM!

Posted by: BigDyl

ass + 2 =

What are you some sort of mathmatician?

Posted by: andyh182

yes

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Originally Posted by BigDyl

ass + 2 =

What are you some sort of mathmatician?

Posted by: nsimmons

Yeah i swear im larger overall since i started doing squats again in jan. My lifts are definitley improving. Squated 235 for 8 reps today. Started at 130, pretty good for having a bad knee and no leg training for 7 years.

Posted by: Scott17

Ok heres the deal with the squats for me. I use to do them a while back when i was younger. I messed up my back pretty good. Maybe you guys can help me out on it. What weight should i start out at on them when i start back up on them? And proper technique?

I'm 5' 11" ...174 lbs.

Posted by: andyh182

You might want to try with just a plate on each side, that's what I did when I started atg. Since your back is an issue maybe you might want to start with 25s? Search the threads, I think I read somewhere here that instead of just standing up, you should be driving your legs into the ground when going up.

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Originally Posted by Scott17

Ok heres the deal with the squats for me. I use to do them a while back when i was younger. I messed up my back pretty good. Maybe you guys can help me out on it. What weight should i start out at on them when i start back up on them? And proper technique?

I'm 5' 11" ...174 lbs.

Posted by: nsimmons

When i started i used 70 lbs for warm up, and up to 130. The first set everything goes snap crackle pop, and the second set everythings found its grove and no more noises.

I use a shoulder width stance with slight toe out, helps the bad knee. Keep my back straight. I also find it takes some concentration to drive both legs equally, i tend to favour the right when it gets heavy.

Posted by: Scott17

Do you have to use a belt?

Posted by: Seanp156

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Do you have to use a belt?

You don't have to no.... Not using a belt will likely make your back stronger provided good form is used.... When I first started weight training, I used a 25 on each side for ATG squats.

I don't really do ATG back squats anymore, I usually do front squats when I go deep... Seems to be easier for me mechanically than deep back squats.

Posted by: MyK

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Originally Posted by Scott17

Do you have to use a belt?

belt = crutch!

I do math too!

Posted by: nsimmons

Im only using one recently because i hurt my back last week, but otherwise i never use one. I'll stop when im healed

Posted by: Scott17

Ok i'll start out slow with 25's on each side without a belt. Just want to make sure my form is right.

Posted by: fufu

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Ok i'll start out slow with 25's on each side without a belt. Just want to make sure my form is right.

You can even start with the bar, or no weight at all to get down form. Form form form form!

Posted by: CowPimp

I agree wholeheartedly. I constantly preach squatting all the way down to everyone in the gym. Of course, no one stretches or does anything but their classic 5 day per week one body part per session imbalanced shit split. So, many people lack the flexibility and/or core strength to actually get some depth on their squats.

Also, for the person looking to get back into squatting, don't be afraid to start with the bar. There is nothing wrong with the bar; it's better than hurting yourself again.

Posted by: IRON MAN

Squatting Ass to the Ground puts a lot of stress on the L5-S1 disk. It's comparble to lowering the bar all the way to the neck when doing the press behind the neck. Effective yet dangerous for many!!!

Posted by: KarlW

Ah the ol' ATG discussion.............

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What weight should i start out at on them when i start back up on them? And proper technique?

Start with 600lbs! Sorry but I always feel this is such a silly question. Start with THE BAR and work up from there. I would respect someone more for doing squats with JUST THE BAR than leg pressing 200lbs.

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The first set everything goes snap crackle pop,

That is a bit unnerving isn't it? I now do sort of 3/4 squats to just below parallel. I dunno, prolly more psychological than anything.

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5 day per week one body part per session imbalanced shit split

hahahahaha

Posted by: nsimmons

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Originally Posted by KarlW

Ah the ol' ATG discussion.............

That is a bit unnerving isn't it? I now do sort of 3/4 squats to just below parallel. I dunno, prolly more psychological than anything.

Happens on deads too, everything settles in after a few reps. No problems

Posted by: Squaggleboggin

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Originally Posted by IRON MAN

Squatting Ass to the Ground puts a lot of stress on the L5-S1 disk. It's comparble to lowering the bar all the way to the neck when doing the press behind the neck. Effective yet dangerous for many!!!

Do you happen to have a link to a legitimate study that strongly suggests this?

To those of you who do deep squats: fantastic. Now try doing them starting fom the bottom (or simply stop at the bottom for several seconds). That takes so much more strength you wouldn't believe it. I love doing the exercise this way (but I'm also weird like that).

Posted by: nsimmons

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Now try doing them starting fom the bottom (or simply stop at the bottom for several seconds). That takes so much more strength you wouldn't believe it. I love doing the exercise this way (but I'm also weird like that).

yeah dont think your'e getting a rest down there. Theres a momment of panic, when your pushing and nothings happening.

Posted by: Seanp156

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yeah dont think your'e getting a rest down there. Theres a momment of panic, when your pushing and nothings happening.

Hehe, yeah same goes for box squats.

Posted by: CowPimp

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Originally Posted by Squaggleboggin

I also recommend giving this a shot. If you cycle this form of squat into your training, you feel that much more confident and quick out of the hole. I definitely use this type of squat often, but I also make sure to do a quick reversal sometimes too so that I can train the usage of the stretch shortening cycle.

Posted by: pengers84

whats the correct technique for ass 2 grass squats? ive never done them

Posted by: BillsFan4life

http://thefitshow.com/week5/milos_qu...s_quads1lg.htm

I think this is a good video that explains everything you need to know.

Posted by: P-funk

Ivan Chakarov (91kg) squatting 270kg for a triple! Ass to the grass. A no-no-no squat....no belt, no wraps, no spotters!!

Posted by: fUnc17

no more back squats for me, tweaked my lower back too much. Only do front squats now.

Posted by: P-funk

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Originally Posted by fUnc17

no more back squats for me, tweaked my lower back too much. Only do front squats now.

yea, that seems to be a common problem with most people. I really have backed off the amount of back squatting I am doing over the past year. I front squat a lot more and just do more pulling from the floor for my hips. I will typically cycle heavier back squats into my program every 8-12 weeks or so and do them for 3-4 weeks straight. Then I will drop them out or keep them as a speed lift (dynamic effort) and squat with bands off a box for doubles.

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