Thread: Eleven Sets of Squats

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.

I've done this before. good one.

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

Originally Posted by PITBULL915

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.

Good article, squats are important.

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

Originally Posted by 315 BEAST

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.

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.