Did the coach on the right say she's started squatting 85lbs, added 20lbs of body weight, and is now squatting 340????
Did I hear that correctly?
Did the coach on the right say she's started squatting 85lbs, added 20lbs of body weight, and is now squatting 340????
Did I hear that correctly?
First, the 'coach on the right' was Nicole. Sorry... I wasn't paying attention to the name on the first post.
Second, Mark, you need to interview her, like you did Chase. 99% of men can't squat 340. I can't. Would very much like to hear the details of that process, of only gaining 20lbs and tripling her capacity.
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My opinion only...
Can't because they are not training to do so.
Can't because a bunch aren't physically able to do so (too old? Too short? Maybe something else)
Won't because they refuse to do the work. (answer for most men) or their focus is somewhere else (running, etc)
Now for my own situation.... There is a chance that I will be able to squat 340 one day. I'm 46yo, been training consistently since 1/1/20. Started very weak, and have made lots of improvements. And it will take a LOT of work for me to get there (340). A lot. So, I may be a "won't", as referenced above.
I hope she gets interviewed.
I am in the strong minority, I know, but part of me is more impressed (that's not the right word... I can't think of it) with Nicole squatting 340 than the 405 press of Chase. And 495 press is incredible.