[roberto]

(12-21-2014 08:56 AM)micha Wrote:  

It feels good to read about people who are with me on the squat.

I wanted to be a real badass back in the day and injured myself (ofcourse) doing squats. Even after that I tried to continue with it because whenever you read about lifting it basically says: "IF YOU DON'T SQUAT FOR TWO WEEKS YOU WILL DIE POOR, UGLY AND WEAK"

It took me a long time to realize that even the most applauded exercises aren't for everyone. Everyone is different.

Now that I'm closing in on being 30 years old I don't care anymore how bad I look at the gym. I do high rep goblet squats because they feel good for my knees and back, but not even those if I'm not feeling it on that certain day.

If something tells me "Don't do it", I won't. Whether it's a rep or an exercise. Back in the day I would have pushed and pushed, afraid of wasting a workout session because of pussiness.

I look good. I feel good. Why listen to other people?

I like your attitude. Most of us are not looking to be professional weightlifters, so why keep adding weight and risking injury when you're already in the top 10% of the male population?

That said, I'm not looking forward to the day I have to ease back on the squats. Currently only at 114% BW so it'll be a while yet I hope.