Physical Culture
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I'm a gs athlete, and my goals primarily revolve around getting better numbers in long cycle. I train long cycle, 2x24k, 4-5 days a week, mostly in sets of 5-8 minutes at a pace of 4-5 reps per minute right now. I'm also doing additional conditioning work, in the form of swings a la simple and sinister, and get ups.
I also include basic strength work, including dips, chins, and squats, about 3 times a week. Sometimes back squats, sometimes pistols.
I do goblet squats as part of my warm up, but more for mobility than for squatting.
My question is if anyone has ever experimented with goblet squats for higher reps? Many GS athletes do squats in the 30-50 rep range or higher with a moderate weight to train leg endurance. I can't do this with a barbell- my lower back just won't take it, with all the clean and swings I'm already doing.
Yesterday I did sets of 5 with a 32k bell, just to work on technique before I try to push the reps up. Everything felt fine, so I may work my reps up.
Anyone ever make the goblet squat a serious part of their training? Any observations, cautions, or advice?
I also include basic strength work, including dips, chins, and squats, about 3 times a week. Sometimes back squats, sometimes pistols.
I do goblet squats as part of my warm up, but more for mobility than for squatting.
My question is if anyone has ever experimented with goblet squats for higher reps? Many GS athletes do squats in the 30-50 rep range or higher with a moderate weight to train leg endurance. I can't do this with a barbell- my lower back just won't take it, with all the clean and swings I'm already doing.
Yesterday I did sets of 5 with a 32k bell, just to work on technique before I try to push the reps up. Everything felt fine, so I may work my reps up.
Anyone ever make the goblet squat a serious part of their training? Any observations, cautions, or advice?