Full Squats

**LrdViperScrpion** · 05-12-2002, 12:08 AM

Hey, I just started trying a new workout that calls for full squats and I was wondering if anyone could give some tips on the proper form for doing them? The only thing more important to me than gaining mass is not f'ing up my knees and joints so any tips are greatly appreciated.

Also, this workout appears to be like a whole body workout, so could i split it up to two days and do it twice a week or is that too much work in one week? It just seems like it would take awhile to do in one day, Thanks.

**gopro** · 05-12-2002, 01:04 PM

As for the full squats...just make sure to decend under control...keep your back from dropping too far foward (although it will naturally come foward somewhat...just don't let it become excessive)...don't sit at the bottom, but if you pause, keep your thighs TENSE or you will open up your knees (literally) to injury...explode to the top!!!!

AS for your routine...can you post it?

**LrdViperScrpion** · 05-12-2002, 01:49 PM

My routine is as follows:

Full Squats - 10-15 reps
Pullovers - 8-10
Standing Presses - 8-10
Chin ups - 8-10
Dips - 10-12
Barbell Curls - 8-10
Shrugs - 10-15
Stiff-Legged Deadlifts - 8-10
Bent-Over Rows - 6-10

**gopro** · 05-13-2002, 05:57 AM

Ok, if I were you I would train 3 days per week and split your body in two parts. One week, one half of your body will get two workouts and the next week the other half will get 2 workouts.

Week 1

-monday...workout #1
-wed...wo # 2
-friday...wo #1

Week 2

-monday...workout #2
-wed...wo # 1
-friday...wo #2

etc.

**ALBOB** · 05-14-2002, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by gopro explode to the top!!!!

Pressing up with your heels. You mentioned not wanting to mess up your knees, this little trick will help prevent that. Most people make the mistake of leaning too far forward and pressing up with their toes, that puts incredible pressure on your knees. Pressing up with your heels puts the pressure on your quads and hammies.

**gopro** · 05-14-2002, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by ALBOB

Pressing up with your heels. You mentioned not wanting to mess up your knees, this little trick will help prevent that. Most people make the mistake of leaning too far forward and pressing up with their toes, that puts incredible pressure on your knees. Pressing up with your heels puts the pressure on your quads and hammies.

Good point...yes, push through your heels and keep your feet entirely on the ground. If your heel tend to lift when squatting you can put a couple of 5 or 10 lb plates under your heels.

**LittLe FraNk** · 05-15-2002, 10:32 AM

i just started sqauttinh lol my ass hurts lol just dont put your ass below your knees when squatting unless you know you have complete almost effortless control of the weight.... dont hurt yourself i read here somewhere PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY but know your limits...

**ZONE** · 05-15-2002, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by LrdViperScrpion
My routine is as follows:

Full Squats - 10-15 reps
Pullovers - 8-10
Standing Presses - 8-10
Chin ups - 8-10
Dips - 10-12
Barbell Curls - 8-10
Shrugs - 10-15
Stiff-Legged Deadlifts - 8-10
Bent-Over Rows - 6-10

Hey LrdViperScrpion that's the routine I just started. I see you've been reading your cyberpump.com

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