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Good squat? (aussie.zone)

submitted 2 months ago by Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone to c/fitness@lemmy.world

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So google etc just says 1.5 times body weight blah blah blah,

Is that listed as a 1rm?

What's everyone squat for ten reps?

Me personally I injured my back years ago and am very timid on the squat but I'm currently doing 110kgs for ten reps of 3 sets and I weigh 110kgs too. So I'm only squatting my body weight which according to google is absolute beginner trash it seems.

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[–] CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 2 months ago

Yes, it’s 1RM.

Some people elect not to test 1RM due to injury risk. With that said, as you do more reps, your form can break more than it would with a 1RM, so it’s really about what your priorities and risks are.

Depending on your age (<50ish, or so), I wouldn’t consider 1.5xBW to be a lifetime goal; you’ll get past that with training (I’m chasing 2x squat, 3x deadlift myself). A rough estimate from one source is that your 1RM could be over 150kg. You do 3x10, so it’s not a true 10RM.

Whether it’s light or heavy, what matters is that you’re out there working.