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    Not seeing strength improvement on squat

    I think I need a new leg routine. Currently I am doing legs one day per week, usually on Wednesdays. Routine is as follows:

    Back Squat:
    135 x 12
    185 x 12
    225 x 8
    275 x 4

    Front squat: I just started these about 3 weeks ago, still having difficulty with how to hold the weight so I have been crossing my arms.
    95 x 12
    115 x 12
    135 x 8-10
    Anything past 135 is just very uncomfortable with that weight on my shoulders, so I am not pushing that lift yet.

    Leg Press
    8 plates x 12
    10 plates x 10
    12 plates x 8
    14 plates x 6-8

    Leg Extensions
    140 x 12
    160 x 10
    170 x 8
    180 x 6
    140 to failure

    Leg Curls
    160 x 12
    170 x 10
    180 x 8
    190 x 4
    160 to failure

    Calf Raises
    Light weight x 100 reps x 3 sets


    I am in need of a new leg routine because I am not seeing the squats getting easier. It is the same weight and seemingly same difficulty week after week. I have not maxed out and squat in the past couple months, but I will tell you that my max bench press is greater than my max squat which needs to end.

    Any help, critiques or changes are welcome and much appreciated!

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    You may need to take a week off to rest your CNS.

    sometimes, this is all that is needed to give one a "fresh" start.

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    That ^^ and cut your reps down on your warm up sets as well. Save the energy for the important, working sets.

    Example: Using your current rep scheme...

    Back Squat:
    135 x 12
    185 x 12 Do you need 12 reps? If warm and feel good after half those reps then stop.
    225 x 8 Same applies here. Cut it off at 3-4 reps if it feels good. Don't tire out on them.
    275 x 4 Do the above and I'd bet you'll immediately gain reps and/or weight on this set, which is the most important one and where growth occurs.
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