Squats Ah so same general theory as adding on bench. Adding pounds when you getting it, and never do the same weight.
Squats holy crap how has someone not asked this yet. What are your goals? Are you training for strength or hypertrophy/aesthetics? Different goals come with different training principles. If you are training for strength i would advise doing 3 sets of 4-6 reps, 3 x a week. If you are training for hypertrophy, 3 sets of 8-12 reps 2-3 times a week could be what you are looking for. I personally wouldnt do anymore then 9 sets of squats total in a week due to the fact recovery would be a major issue. Weight wise you want to choose a weight that makes it difficult but not impossible to complete the last rep of each set in the rep range you are working with, i.e. if you are training for hypertrophy/aesthetics/mass choose a weight that has you struggling on rep number 12 of each set, but not so heavy that you fail. As previously mentioned progressive overload is key in any training routine so you want to add weight as much as possible whenever possible. I usually set a rep range of 8-12 and start with a weight so heavy that i can only lift it 8 times for all sets. I then attempt to get more reps on each subsequent workout until i hit 12 reps for each set. At that point i add 5 lb. and repeat the process. This is NOT the only technique but this is just another proven way to skin a cat so to speak. Good luck.
Squats My goal is to add about 50 pounds on my squat, so I guess training for strength. So 3 sets of 4-6 reps 3x a week sounds good.
