Squats

nathanlowe · 02-22-2008, 03:05 AM

Just started my legs tonight and i was only doing squats with 10kg either side, as i wanted to make sure my form was spot on and i went well below paralell.

Is this better then doing 40kg and not going to paralell and having my knees jerk inside when going down and up ?

Think the way i did it tonight is best and progress that way.

Id class form before weight.

**Gazhole** · 02-22-2008, 05:06 AM

Form is paramount, forget the weight untill your form is good.

Big G · 02-22-2008, 06:21 PM

Agreed.

There's some great info re:squats in this book (FREE?:The Insider's Tell-All Handbook on Weight-Training Technique by Stuart McRobert)

**CowPimp** · 02-22-2008, 10:24 PM

Although partials have their place, I suggest going all the way down for maximum benefit when it comes to hypertrophy. More work and a greater range of motion is generally a good thing when it comes to growth. As well, you recruit more glutes and hammies when you go to a consistently proper depth.

02-22-2008, 03:05 AM	#1
nathanlowe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: wigan Posts: 69	Squats Just started my legs tonight and i was only doing squats with 10kg either side, as i wanted to make sure my form was spot on and i went well below paralell. Is this better then doing 40kg and not going to paralell and having my knees jerk inside when going down and up ? Think the way i did it tonight is best and progress that way. Id class form before weight.

02-22-2008, 06:21 PM	#3
Big G Gettin' Diesel. Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cols,OH. It sucks. Posts: 1,212 Photos: 1	Agreed. There's some great info re:squats in this book (FREE?:The Insider's Tell-All Handbook on Weight-Training Technique by Stuart McRobert)
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02-22-2008, 10:24 PM	#4
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