Squat max

[Isaiah Mendoza]

So I weigh about 150 lbs. Squatting 275 for 3... I have a feeling I can get 315 for 1. jump squatting 135 for 15-20. been squatting for about 8 months.

are these numbers any good?

Also, any tips on jump squat form? I just added them to my workout plan, so my knowledge on them isn't quite as extensive as regular squats.

[John Mejia]

Squatting is tricky especially when you're maxing. Make sure you have a couple spotters there in case the weight is too heavy and you have to bail. For your size your pushing almost your body weight which is pretty good. Form is key. I tend to try and stay away from jump squats because I don't like the impact on my knees so usually I'll do bulgarian squats, box step ups (weighted), and/or box jumps (weighted)

[bobby rivers]

I feel that max #'s are pointless unless you want to be a powerlifter. Most atheletes I know that used to max out feel the same way. Squats, however, are awesome.

[Jeff V]

I feel that max #'s are pointless unless you want to be a powerlifter. Most atheletes I know that used to max out feel the same way. Squats, however, are awesome.

I agree with this. How you much you can lift for 3-5 solid reps is safer and more effective when training for grappling. I always had a decent squat and I found my squat to be the strongest by using a "speed" day where I would perform explosive box squats supplementing some of the weight with bands. Then on my heavy day I would alternate types of squats and/or supplemental squat movements ( good mornings, front squats ect.) for 3-5 reps fairly heavy. Normally doing the speed day early in the week and my heavy day later.

[JGamble]

anything twice your body weight is tremendous, good job. Assuming you have full range of motion and not globo style of 1/4 squats with lots of screaming

[Isaiah Mendoza]

I agree with this. How you much you can lift for 3-5 solid reps is safer and more effective when training for grappling. I always had a decent squat and I found my squat to be the strongest by using a "speed" day where I would perform explosive box squats supplementing some of the weight with bands. Then on my heavy day I would alternate types of squats and/or supplemental squat movements ( good mornings, front squats ect.) for 3-5 reps fairly heavy. Normally doing the speed day early in the week and my heavy day later.

I can get 270 for 5. I'm referring to Mark Rippetoe squats: focusing on upward hip drive through the heels, straight back, and ass to at least parallel.

I'm still not really sure if that's a decent amount for my weight though, or if I should be able to do more.

[Isaiah Mendoza]

anything twice your body weight is tremendous, good job. Assuming you have full range of motion and not globo style of 1/4 squats with lots of screaming

oh oops sorry didn't read this. thanks. ya they are at least parallel.

[Josh Passini]

A couple times a year I will try max but I would rather squat Bodyweight 20 times than three times body once. Seems more usable and practical. But that is decent numbers.