Boris Bachmann
Level 8 Valued Member
I can't compare the two. I've never done Easy Strength training with the goal of improving my squat numbers.Smolov is definitely brutal. I’ve ran it a couple times in the past. But I’ve always seen great results after running it.
How would you compare easy strength in regards to squat results to other programs you have ran if you don’t mind me asking?
When I was powerlifting, I was doing WS-like programs mostly with some training cycles following programs like Smolov, recommended programs from PLers and coaches, etc. (my best competition squat is 529 if that matters). Outside of PL training, my goals generally were/are to 'stay in shape' or trying to hit arbitrary very high rep numbers. For getting or staying strong, Easy Strength general rules of thumb are more than enough.