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re: Workout Crew: Squat Plateaus?
Posted on 10/8/15 at 10:39 am to FootballNostradamus
Posted on 10/8/15 at 10:39 am to FootballNostradamus
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Some folks on here recommended going to seated press when my standing overhead press was plateauing and that helped TREMENDOUSLY!
Box squats are often recommended - get one that is either adjustable or just the right height for your flexibility and - don't slam down, mind you, but lower, stop, then squat up from the box. You will find it more comfortable to adopt more of a prayer squat alignment - maybe even 90 degrees, but some folks swear by them for plateaus.
In my limited experience, I switched to a box because of knee problems. It is much easier to keep the shin relatively perpendicular to the floor and does cut some of the shearing force on the knee as well. I have not used the box to break any plateaus, though.
ETA: Steve, jinx.
This post was edited on 10/8/15 at 10:41 am
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Posted on 10/8/15 at 11:32 am to Ace Midnight
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Box squats are often recommended - get one that is either adjustable or just the right height for your flexibility and - don't slam down, mind you, but lower, stop, then squat up from the box. You will find it more comfortable to adopt more of a prayer squat alignment - maybe even 90 degrees, but some folks swear by them for plateaus.
X3. I got to 605 doing these but I really don't like doing them. They will for sure help your drive out of the hole though.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 1:03 pm to Ace Midnight
Box squats have their place in a program supervised by a S&C coach. I'm wary of Joe Bro doing them by himself in the gym. You're only issued one spine.
Posted on 10/9/15 at 8:14 am to Ace Midnight
Box squats are good for new weight acclamation but be careful I have seen many people hurt their back. Sissy squats help for some as well. Another thought is to look into using bands (rubber bands) on the Smith machine. That helped me break many plateaus.
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