Stalling Squats

Bigger Stronger Leaner
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[quote]Tim_Tom wrote:
I disagree that it’s entirely a strength issue Big Red, I think there is a technique fault in there too. Not saying I’m strong, clearly I’m not (yet), but I think that my hips rising first and chest staying where it is is a hinderance.[/quote]

Yes, and this is a hindrance that results from weak links in the chain.

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Here are some things that have helped my squat progress:

  1. Squatting 3-4 days a week.
  2. Bottom position squats
  3. Partial squats
  4. ab wheel pretty much every day.

Whatever your 1rm actually is, try and get alot of work/reps done with a weight that is a little less than that, something you can rep 2-3 times without looking like a crumpled gimp kid. Get it to feel fast and easy.

I emphasize partial squats because doing some of those 1-2 times a week your regular squat weights will start to feel a hell of alot lighter.

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You haven’t mentioned diet or bodyweight changes. If your bodyweight is not increasing you need more food.