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Squats weight

Koi_Saisei Posts: 70 Joined: 2005/03/11	2005/04/12, 03:53 AM FreeTrainers routine tells me to do 4 sets of squats (20,16,15,14). I'm doing these with a 50pound (20kg) barbell on my shoulders. Is this too little? Or is it good just for starting, as this is my first week for squats. Note: I've been weightlifting for a year now.
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/04/12, 04:18 AM If you have just started doing squats you should choose a weight which is relatively easy to lift, until you are happy that your form is good. Once you have been doing squats for a while, and are happy with your form, then you should use a light weight for your first set (this is a warm up set), and use a weight where you can only just complete your last rep for the subsequent 3 sets. good luck
Koi_Saisei Posts: 70 Joined: 2005/03/11	2005/04/12, 08:20 AM Ta muchly. I'll work on my form, last thing I want is an injury.