Brothers, I seek your advice
I recently dead lifted 95kg for the first time ever (not enormous, but my previous max was 70kg, and I was doing 95 for reps), and my muscles never become tired after squats, so I'll be attempting to move up to 65kg - 70kg squats next week.
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At what weight will dead and squats net me some worthy gainz of my efforts? I have made slight gainz, especially in my quads but nothing earth shattering and not much from the deadlifts yet
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Should I start wearing a belt now that I'm moving up to 65/70kg squats?
Thank you Brothers, may the blessed Gainz be upon you
Posted Jan 25, 2015, 5:46 AM UTC
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Do you train alone or do you have a fellow brother to spot your squats?
I mainly train alone but sometimes a fellow Brother will happen to go - I usually leave for temple before sunrise so I'm usually alone with my prayers
I see. That makes heavier squats whey heaver on the mind, which may influence your performance.
If you want bigger quads you have to find out what the best routine for you is. And do not forget to mix it up. One week I squat up to 1 RM and other weeks I do 10x10 100kg. Find what works for you. But I am inclined to day that if training legs does not tire you, you can squat whey heavier.
As for the belt. It is used to increase intra abdominal pressure and gain strength out of that pressure. You can achieve that same effect by training abs regularly (up to a certain point). I say keep the belt weighting for a while and use it later. But some other may fare better using a belt earlier. Personally I started using it around 200 kg
Okay Brother thank you for the advice
I guess the substance of my question is, at what point do i start to see swole really develop from being able to lift past a certain weight?
This question is as hard as the life of a swoley person. For it are many factors that come in to play in the making of swole. Your current weight, height, body fatt, diet, training, intensity and the rate at which all comes together.
There won't be a universal weight at which you will see gains. For me it started when I did my diet right. After that only the intensity of my workout changed really (and exercises of course). If you want be bigger, lift heavier and eat more. Do not be afraid to do higher weights (up to a point), fortune favors the bold