How offten can you do squats?

**WilliamB** · 12-01-2004, 09:19 AM

Right now I am doing squats once a week but would like to increase this. I am doing 6-7 sets in a manner of 14-12-10-8-6-6. I figure the legs need plenty of time to recover due to the sheer size of the muscle. My body feels like it takes about 3 days to recover. Do you think a whole week is necessary for the recovery. Only supplement I take is whey protein.

**Robboe** · 12-01-2004, 09:35 AM

Try doing squats every 6 days and see what happens.

If it's cool, then try every 5 days.

Repeat as appropriate.

There be some freaks around who can squat every second day and recover perfectly. Everyone's different.

However, as a rule of thumb, assuming you're not a genetic freak like that, first ask yourself why you feel the need to squat more frequently.

If it's for squat strength or leg mass, your method of training should be adapted as appropriate.

Try every 4 days but i doubt you'd manage to progress any sooner than this if you're lifting heavy and (relatively) intensely.

**CowPimp** · 12-01-2004, 10:00 AM

If you adjust the volume right, then you can squat as much as you like. In fact, I have read about a training philosophy where you start every single workout with a working set of squats to ellicit a massive hormonal response. However, doing 6 working sets is going to limit the frequency you can use. Most likely, at that volume, every 5 days or so is about the most frequent you are going to be able to do squats with optimal results.

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