Here it is, my max squat 🥵
This is one thing I’m really try..
🕑 Added 2021-01-21 19:54:38 +0000 UTC
Here it is, my max squat 🥵
This is one thing I’m really trying to work on lately, going up in weight! It’s time 😈
Let’s talk about some do’s and dont’s when it comes to going for your 1RM!!
DO make sure you warm up those muscles 🔥 not just stretching but some light cardio will give you more mobility and strength 👊🏼 don’t over exert yourself though, you don’t want to be tired! Maybe warm up with a set of light squats to get comfortable in your form.
This is how I warmed up for my set ⬇️
Warm up set 1: 45 pound bar 5 reps
Warm up set 2: 95 pounds 3 reps
Warm up set 3: 135 3 reps
Warm up set 4: 185 2 reps
Warm up set 5: 225 1 rep
MAX SET: 235
DO fuel up before 🍴drink lots of water and stick to complex carbs and proteins!! Give your body the energy it needs. Coffee helps me too 😛
DON’T neglect your rest time between sets. This lift is all about explosive strength and working those fast twitch muscle fibers. I’m all
About supersets but not when I’m going for my max 😏
DO remember to breath! 🤭 and concentrate. Even if you have a spotter (which you should) focus straight ahead and think about your technique through the entire lift 🏋🏽♀️
DON’T load weight you can’t handle. Protecting your back and joints is no joke 🥺 form is always compromised when your pushing your heaviest weight so keep that in mind be smart about what you can handle!
DO recover correctly! Given this isn’t a hypertrophy exercise, you may not feel as sore. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give your body adequate recovery time!! It’s still very demanding on the body, and mind 😈
What’s your max?? Have I inspired you? I hope so 🥰🥰
