Squat Specialization Programming.

[Cody Annino]

Any suggestions on how to program to "specialize in the squat"... in terms of greater training volume/frequency? Or just stick with normal Novice progression or Texas Method? I ask because so guys at my gym are having a friendly squat only competition. Current Best for squat is 425lbs for 3 sets of 5.

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

Are you still doing your novice LP?

[Cody Annino]

Are you still doing your novice LP?

I am... however, I think I am starting to get stuck, my squat session was today and I tried 430 got it for 2 sets of 5 and then on the 3rd set I had to bail on the 3rd rep.

[Cody Annino]

Are you still doing your novice LP?

I am... However, I think I may be getting stuck. Yesterday was my squat day, I tried 430lbs, got 2 sets of 5 and on the 3rd set I missed the 3rd rep.

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

Pretty stout weight for an LP. Nice job.

Next week go to TM. Start volume day at like 385x5x5 and ID at 435 x 3

[Cody Annino]

Thanks for the help coach, I'll give it a shot.