how much weight is a respectable squat?

[mkpaint]

I'm 44 been lifting 2-1/2 yrs. I'm up to 365 7-8 reps down to a bucket. I think that's not bad. Lets see what everyone else thinks and does.

 

[liftingiron]

I would consider that a respectable squat as it is.

 

[topspeed300km]

deff. considered respectable. but i think that is can be a subjective topic since there are so many variables such as age, weight, gender, reps, etc. My wife can squat 235 for 8 reps x2 which i think is pretty respectable for a women who is 145lbs.

 

[mkpaint]

deff. considered respectable. but i think that is can be a subjective topic since there are so many variables such as age, weight, gender, reps, etc. My wife can squat 235 for 8 reps x2 which i think is pretty respectable for a women who is 145lbs.

thats real good for a woman of her size. im 5'8 215

 

[joeblow12345]

IMO anything over 2xs bw for squat and dl. I consider 3xs bw a great squat or dl. For bench 1.5 xs bw is respectable and 2xs + is great.

 

[robinjohn12]

as per its rules and discover the max to min range of weight. generally 3xs bw is best weight now a days.

 

[mkpaint]

I doubt my knees will ever let me get 600+ but I will be at 400+ before long. My dl sucks and bench is 275 but getting better. This is a slow process

 

[audix2359]

I doubt my knees will ever let me get 600+ but I will be at 400+ before long. My dl sucks and bench is 275 but getting better. This is a slow process

I suggest looking into knee sleeves. I'm just a few years younger than you and started lifting 3-4 years ago, before that I was a runner so my knees have taken a beating over the years. As soon as I get to 315 I pull up the sleeves. I bought them from Inzer and they have straps on them so you can tighten them if you want. I don't think it really ads weight to my squat but my knees appreciate it after a squat session. My max is in the mid-400's and I'm shooting for 500 by the end of the year.

 

[mkpaint]

I use wraps they help. I've done 405 once and will be there for reps before long. I start wrapping at 225.

 

[Vicious 13]

I respect anyone who gets in the rack and works hard... But if we are talking numbers 500

 

[Intense]

Any 2x bodyweight squats to me.


but honestly I respect anyone just squating and going atg, I've seen bros load up 405 and get 8 reps but only go down a few inches lol.

I can get 405x6 atg naturally at the moment, but when Im on gear it goes up pretty significantly. Havent been on since early december.

 

[Valkyrie]

For a girl, 1.5xbw

 

[Rayjay]

I can only get to 185lbs before my left knee (w/ no ACL) tries to shift out of place

I end up doing high repetitions with very little weight while the fit little lifting ladies laugh. But I know what I'm challenged with so I still consider it respectable. Someday I'll be able to get it repaired and I'll be glad I did my best to keep it as strong as I could and somewhat stable

everyone is in there own place, so to me, doing squats is respectable no matter the weight... No skipping leg day

 

[RAINier]

Definitely respectable, considering you can squat hundreds of pounds more than 99.9% of our lazy population.

 

[big and swole]

I respect everybody who squats, nice job brother

 

[Valkyrie]

I respect everybody who squats, nice job brother

Very good point. I posted what is respectable for me to do. I am careful not yo judge the squats if others, who knows what injuries they may be dealing with. My one r caption us idiots trying yo move way more weight than they can telly handle putting themselves at serious of injury.

 

[ironman59]

Anyone sinking 365 and up get's my attention. So, if you're sinking them, you are well on your way to a good squat. However, I've known freaks that squat 600 at a 220 body weight. But you and I aren't in that group, and 365 is a good base. The key is the form and breaking parallel. Anything else is not a squat. Keep squatin!

 

[RoidsR4m3]

I'm 44 been lifting 2-1/2 yrs. I'm up to 365 7-8 reps down to a bucket. I think that's not bad. Lets see what everyone else thinks and does.

I think that's a very respectable number. I'm 29 and I don't go above 315 but would love to when I'm 44. Good stuff, keep up the hard pressing.

 

[RoidsR4m3]

I respect everybody who squats, nice job brother

me too. haha

 

[Howell88]

In the military u only see people with chests so again respect to all who squat. I loose all of my lifting partners on leg day lol. Go Johnny Bravo.

 

[heathalot]

Well, as some of you know I have half a left leg made from titanium. My squats suck ass. I can load up 315 for a few reps but they are only partial range. I can pull 420 from the ground though. Not bad for currently weighing in at 170lbs. But If I had an answer:

For men:

Squat: At least 2x body weight
DL: At least 2x body weight
Bench: 1.5x bodyweight
Barbell shoulder press: Many men dont do enough of this in my opinion. I can do 190. 20 pounds over body weight. Not bragging by any means. But whats the point in picking something up if you cant lift it above your head? I feel any man should shoot for at least body weight mil presses.



As for women:

Who cares. Squat ass to grass with as much weight as possible to get that ass lookin' RIIIIIIGGHHHHHTTTTTTT!!!!!

 

[mkpaint]

405x6 tonight working towards 2x body weight.