Eleven Sets of Squats

[STEROID]

Eleven Sets of Squats
by Bill Anton

Here's another great routine for increasing your strength and weight in the squat and in your legs overall.Get those wheels growing!

Squats — 3 sets x 8 reps
Add 20 – 40 pounds, then 3 sets x 5 reps.
Add 20 – 40 pounds, then 5 sets x 3 reps


Specialize on this with 2 days between squat days. After a while the gaps will raise to 50 – 60 pounds. Typically rest 60 – 90 seconds between sets. Whenever you get all sets and all reps, add five pounds next time out, but no more. We want success to build on success.


Finish off with two sets of hi-rep leg extensions, 4 x 12 leg curls, various calf exercises.

[WidowMaker]

I've done this before. good one.

[PITBULL915]

I'm gonna have to give this a try, barbell squats are one of those exercises that separate the men from the boys!

[STEROID]

I'm gonna have to give this a try, barbell squats are one of those exercises that separate the men from the boys!

Post up after you try it with how it went.

Thanks for the reply.

[MuscleMind]

Good article, squats are important.

[ShortnWide]

Good routine Fist. I always hit 6-8 sets and warm ups but I'll def gana give this a run after spring hits.

[BIGBOSS]

Never really done squats. Guess I will give this a shot. Can't wait to feel the burn on this one!!!

[315 BEAST]

Are doing hack squats or power squats on the machine just as affective as barbell squats?

[WidowMaker]

Are doing hack squats or power squats on the machine just as affective as barbell squats?
Even though you will get some progress out of it.
The short answer is no.

[STEROID]

I have to agree with WM.Nothing beats good old fashio BB squats.All variations have their place in your training routines but like the bench press for chest,there is no replacement for them.

[exphys88]

I also agree, there is nothing like squats. I always say if you only did one exercise in the gym, it should be squats.