Tip: Squats and the exercise equation
Do you know how much you can squat for 6 reps? I do. I can Squat 335lbs. Do I know this to impress my friends? Hell no, I know this because squats can help predict your strength on other exercises. Squats are a measure of quadriceps strength, which helps determine your 6-rep max on the deadlift, stepup, and lunge, says William Ebben, Ph. D., of Marquette University.
Use the equations below to estimate your lower-body strength.
Deadlift
(lb you squat x 0.83) + 32.8lb
Mine: (335 x 0.83) + 32.8 = 310.9lbs
Barbell Stepup
(lb you squat x 0.50) + 7.3lb
Mine: (335 x 0.50) + 7.3 = 174.8lbs
Barbell Lunge
(lb you squat x 0.52) + 32.6lb
Mine (335 x 0.52) + 206.8lbs
There you have it. What are your calculations and how close are you to these results in the gym?
I’m really digging this post. Where did you find the original equations?
They’re from Men’s Health (North American edition) – April 2009, Page 41
Glad you like it M.