Advice with squats

**paddy155** · 10-09-2008, 02:54 PM

Hi Guy's. I am looking to build my upper leg mass as it has always been a neglected area.I did not post this in the lifting techniques section as I think would get better advice here. I am looking to build muscle but I really want to learn to squat big. At 6ft 4ins I am a little unsure of how my stance should be. I am a little unsure if my stance for doing squats is different for bodybuilding to power lifting.

**Devildogjoe** · 10-09-2008, 07:03 PM

read up

***Doc.Sust*** · 10-09-2008, 08:02 PM

are you training for strength or size? if size, what muscles do you want to make larger?

**paddy155** · 10-10-2008, 05:52 AM

I am looking for size in my quads and hamstrings.

***Doc.Sust*** · 10-12-2008, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by paddy155

I am looking for size in my quads and hamstrings.

take a close stance and work with high reps. 8-10

**paddy155** · 10-13-2008, 03:21 PM

Thanks

***Doc.Sust*** · 10-13-2008, 06:52 PM

u got it

**Rookie Powerlifter** · 10-29-2009, 09:35 AM

how about if you were training for strength what stance would u use then

**Nooomoto** · 11-02-2009, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Rookie Powerlifter

how about if you were training for strength what stance would u use then

Wide! Toes pointed slightly outward. Also, make sure not to squat in any type of athletic/running shoe when going heavy. Use flat-soled shoes (Chucks) or go barefoot.

**Monster87** · 11-04-2009, 04:08 AM

Originally Posted by Nooomoto

Wide! Toes pointed slightly outward. Also, make sure not to squat in any type of athletic/running shoe when going heavy. Use flat-soled shoes (Chucks) or go barefoot.

Why not?
I've been doing them in running shoes for years...

**Nooomoto** · 11-04-2009, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Monster87

Why not?
I've been doing them in running shoes for years...

Running/cross training type shoes have soles that aren't flat, and contain materials that compress and move with shifting weight. Under heavy weight, this could cause you to roll your ankle...and you can guess the rest. Flat soles or barefoot is the way to go. Flat soles also help with getting a better base on the ground.

**gatorfan** · 11-05-2009, 06:09 PM

If you don't like chuck taylors believe it or not I use vans skate shoes. Same flat sole concept.

**gcguiness** · 11-24-2009, 03:15 PM

What if you want both, size and strength? I want to grow muscle size but the only way to do that is to train heavy with low reps isn't it? I'm new to doing squats so I'm trying to develop the best technique possible, any advise would be great...