375lbs on squats

2025/10/13 Edited to

... Read moreSquatting 375lbs is an impressive achievement that requires proper technique, consistent training, and attention to safety. For those aiming to reach this milestone, it’s important to focus on form first and foremost. A well-executed squat involves maintaining a neutral spine, engaging your core muscles, and ensuring your knees track over your toes to avoid injury. Incorporating accessory exercises such as lunges, leg presses, and hamstring curls can build the supporting muscles crucial for a strong squat. Progressive overload is a key training principle to gradually increase your squat load. It’s advisable to start with a manageable weight and increase it incrementally, listening to your body to prevent strain. Additionally, warming up properly before heavy lifts with dynamic stretches and lighter sets prepares your muscles and joints. Recovery also plays a vital role; adequate rest, nutrition, and hydration ensure your muscles repair and grow stronger. Utilizing equipment like weightlifting belts can provide extra support for your lower back, especially when lifting heavier weights like 375lbs. However, relying solely on gear without solid technique can be counterproductive. Many lifters benefit from coaching or video analysis to refine their form and correct errors. Whether you’re a newcomer or an experienced lifter, consistency and patience are essential. Alongside physical training, mental preparation and goal setting contribute to sustained progress in reaching heavy squat targets safely and effectively.

Related posts

A split image showing a person's weight loss transformation from 185lbs to 136lbs, with the text 'My workout routine' overlaid.
A workout schedule for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, detailing daily goals like water intake and walking, workout parameters, and current body measurements. An image of adjustable dumbbells is also shown.
A detailed list of core exercises for Monday's workout, divided into three circuits with specific repetitions, including a 1-minute break between circuits, weight recommendations, time, and sets.
-49lbs 🥰 Here’s my routine✨🫶
Hey everyone! 💪✨ I'm excited to share my structured workout plan that keeps me motivated and on track. Here's a peek into my fitness routine above. Note: I add more weight on the deadlifts. It’s really up to what you can handle which is why I did not specify. Thanks to those who noticed
Shay ᥫ᭡

Shay ᥫ᭡

3568 likes

A side view of a person in light green activewear, standing on a treadmill. Text overlay reads 'How I went From 187-155lbs', indicating a weight loss journey. A yellow sparkle and thinking face emoji are also present.
A full-body mirror selfie of a person in a gym, wearing a grey crop top, black leggings, headphones, and white gloves. Gym equipment and a weight plate are visible on the floor.
A mirror selfie of a person in a gym locker room, wearing a navy blue zip-up jacket, white shorts, headphones, and white gloves. Lockers and benches are visible in the background.
From 187-155lbs🏋🏾‍♀️
Slow progress is still progress keep going sis 😘
Ashley Banko

Ashley Banko

2321 likes

50 lbs Down
Not a snapback, just soft, steady growth Tips ~ ✨ Walking more goes a long way. Drinking more water. Eating to feel more full (Protein & Fiber) If you’re a mom feeling lost in your body — I promise you’re not alone. These tips helped me, and I’m still learning. Want a demo? Drop a
Jada🌺

Jada🌺

1471 likes

HOW TO: BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUATS
Bulgarian split squats will definitely humble you but let’s make sure your form is right so you feel them in your glutes! Training in @Gymshark today! 🙂‍↕️ Had to trim this video down some, see full videos on my TikTok or IG (@backtokatt) #bulgariansplitsquats #bulgariansplitsquat
Katt

Katt

10.4K likes

375lbs on squats
IronJake Mynatt86

IronJake Mynatt86

0 likes

Two halves of a red grapefruit are displayed on a wooden cutting board. Overlaying the image is text that reads "LOSE WEIGHT WHILE EATING How to structure your diet*" in yellow and white fonts.
A white background with black text titled "UNDERSTANDING YOUR MACROS." The text explains that macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) are the building blocks of diet, each serving a unique purpose for energy, muscle, and hormone production, essential for weight loss.
A white background with black text titled "HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR MACROS." It outlines steps for calculating macros: determining caloric needs, setting macro ratios (e.g., 40% carbs, 35% protein, 25% fats for weight loss), and adjusting based on results.
How to Eat to Lose Lbs: Diet for Maximum Fat Burn🔥
Embarking on a weight loss journey can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to diet. There’s so much conflicting information out there—low carb, high protein, intermittent fasting, clean eating—the list goes on. But the truth is, successful weight loss isn’t about depriving yourself or jumping
Chalie_Baker

Chalie_Baker

1187 likes

Finally at 375lbs on hack squat as a working set for 10-12 reps. 🤪 #hacksquats #hacksquatmachine #legdayworkouts
Genecia

Genecia

7 likes

Your Body on 50 Squats a Day
Day 1: sore, questioning everything. Week 1: legs adapting, sleep improving. Week 2: glutes activating, posture shifting. Week 3: visible changes. Month 1: transformed. 50 squats a day. Before bed. Track on Repscroll.\n\n #squats #bodyweight #transformation #beforebed #repscroll
Repscroll

Repscroll

2424 likes

Why you should be doing primal squats after 40
All these reasons are important! #fitover40 #fitover50 #squat #bodytransformation #pelvicfloorworkout #hipmobility #menopauseweightloss #perimenopause
Adriana | Menopause Coach

Adriana | Menopause Coach

16.7K likes

Your Body After 30 Days of Squats
Day 1-7: legs burn. Day 7-14: glutes activate. Day 14-21: jeans fit different. Day 21-30: visible definition. Bonus: better posture, stronger pelvic floor, confidence you can feel. 50 squats before bed. Track on Repscroll. #squats #30daychallenge #bodyweight #summerbody #repscroll
Repscroll

Repscroll

842 likes

A woman in a gym takes a mirror selfie, showcasing her glutes. The image has text overlays "Build a Booty 101 Pt. 3" and "Your guide to Squat Variations for Big Glutes," with an arrow pointing to her glutes.
An instructional graphic for Barbell Back Squats, showing a woman performing the exercise. It includes text detailing sets, reps, and form cues like bar placement, core engagement, foot width, breathing, and glute squeeze.
An instructional graphic for Sumo Squats, illustrating a woman performing the exercise with dumbbells. It highlights muscle activation and provides text instructions on sets, reps, hip hinge, foot placement, and squeezing glutes.
Build a Booty 101: Squats🍑✨
My top 3 squat movements for glute growth! Squats are an incredible compound movement to add on to your workout if your goal is to grow your legs! If you want to feel a burn like you have never felt, try 1 or all of these exercises! :) ✨Big 🍑 tip: I recommend Back Squats OR Sumo squats paired
Zoe🧚🏽‍♀️🌙

Zoe🧚🏽‍♀️🌙

830 likes

Full Body Warm Up Routine 🏋🏻‍♀️💁🏻‍♀️ ✨-109 lbs💕
Full Body Warm Up Routine 🏋🏻‍♀️💁🏻‍♀️ ✨-109 lbs💕 #PCOS #PCOSJourney #PCOSWeightLoss #WeightLossTransformation #FitnessMotivation #HomeWorkouts #HealthyLiving #InsulinResistance #PCOSFitness #PCOSDiet #HealthyEating #MealPrep #AntiInflammatoryDiet #GLP1ForWeightLoss #GLP1Community #
Sam | PCOS+GLP💕

Sam | PCOS+GLP💕

155 likes

No Glute Burn in Bulgarian Split Squats? Do This 🍑
If you don’t feel your glutes in the Bulgarian split squat, don’t add weight yet. Start bodyweight. • Set up close to the roller • Lean forward slightly • Touch the working glute and feel it contract If you can’t feel the muscle, weight won’t fix it. It will onl
Zara_Sanchi

Zara_Sanchi

87 likes

Bulgarian Split Squats
#bootygains #gluteworkout #fitness
Summerbawdy

Summerbawdy

3232 likes

Feel & Look 🔥HOT🔥 By Summer: (It’s 4 Weeks Away)👙☀️
Example 4-Week ✨Weight lifting/ Gym✨ Plan Weekly Structure: Day 1: Glutes + Cardio Day 2: Upper Body + Cardio Day 3: Legs + Cardio Day 4: Upper Body + Cardio Day 5: Glutes + Cardio Day 6: Cardio/Running/HIIT Day 7: Active Recovery Repeat every week, repeated every month ❤️ ———————
Chalie_Baker

Chalie_Baker

1344 likes

A purple plate holds a high-protein meal with shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and steamed broccoli, with text overlays "MY FAV WEIGHTLOSS MEAL" and "YOU MUST TRY."
A clear glass baking dish contains two cups of uncooked white rice, with a text overlay indicating "2 cups of white rice."
Two cans of condensed soup (Cream of Chicken and Cream of Mushroom) are held above a baking dish containing chicken broth, with text listing ingredients.
High protein meal prep that helped me lose 75 lbs
#mealprep #weightlosstips #protein #highprotein #food
Alli 🐊

Alli 🐊

763 likes

325lbs on squats 4 reps
IronJake Mynatt86

IronJake Mynatt86

13 likes

STOP doing Bulgarian Split Squats like this ❌👇🏽
If you’re not feeling it in your glutes — these mistakes could be why. 🚫 Too close to the bench 🚫 Knees caving in 🚫 Slamming your back knee 🚫 Leaning too far forward 🚫 Rushing your reps 🚫 Front knee past toes 🚫 Holding your breath 🚫 Ignoring range of motion Fix your form & GROW you
Lillid4fit

Lillid4fit

1115 likes

Stop failing your deep squats. Do this instead.
If your hips feel locked up when you try to hit depth, stop forcing it. 🛑 Do this before your next leg day to open up your pelvis and actually own that deep squat. #hipmobility #fittok #SquatMobility #HipOpener #LegDayTips
Fruitytufy

Fruitytufy

12 likes

375 lbs deadlifts
I like deadlifting #deadlift #liftingmotivation #gym #Fitness #summerbod
Joe

Joe

1 like

Hate Squats & Lunges? Do This Instead 🔥
If squats and lunges don’t feel right — you don’t need them to get results. Try this simple full body combo at home 👇 • Split Stance Row • RDL + Row + Front Raise • Half-Kneeling Press • Half-Kneeling Leg Circles ✔️ 2–3 rounds ✔️ Slow & controlled ✔️ Rest 20–30 sec Save thi
Olya Kab

Olya Kab

37 likes

Let the squats begin 💪🏽
#squatchallenge #fitnesschallenge #bodytransformation #summerbod
Villainscode

Villainscode

295 likes

100 Squats a Day for 30 Days: What Actually Happen
Day 7 your joints loosen. Day 15 your back stops aching. Day 30 your legs feel like they belong to someone younger. Most women stop before any of this happens. Save this and share it with someone who keeps saying they'll start tomorrow. #squatchallenge #womenshealth #fitove
Jayk.wellness

Jayk.wellness

30 likes

STOP doing your Bulgarian Split Squats like THIS!
There’s no need to make Bulgarian Split Squats more complicated😅 having an easy set up is a life saver🙌🏽 A few things to remember when performing this exercise: ✨It is a quad and glute focused exercise. A slight forward lean will provide a more glute focused split squat and maintaining an upr
Lillid4fit

Lillid4fit

863 likes

🌟 Strengthen and Sculpt with Side Squats! 🌟
Join me in this quick tutorial where I guide you through the perfect form for side squats. This powerful move targets your glutes, quads, and inner thighs, helping to build strength and stability. By shifting your weight from side to side, you’ll activate and tone the glutes, especially the gluteus
Ashlee Sunshine

Ashlee Sunshine

40 likes

410lbs on squats
IronJake Mynatt86

IronJake Mynatt86

1 like

85% 385lbs on squats
IronJake Mynatt86

IronJake Mynatt86

2 likes

Down 25 lbs in 2 months: workout split.
Wednesdays & Sundays tend to be my 2 rest days of the week I really focus on getting my steps up on rest days. On Sundays I make sure to just hit my fasted cardio in the morning to finish the 6 out of 7 days of cardio :) Yes. I do hit legs 3 times a week because I have to focus on my ti
Braley platz

Braley platz

70 likes

Seated Sumo Squats 😝
I was today years old when I found out about the seated sumo squats. Next time you’re doing leg day or glutes day add this to your workout routine I promise you’re going to thank me later! && say BYE BYE to back pain ✨ #sumosquat #gym #legsandglutesworkout #motivation #Fitness
KaylaMoniqueee

KaylaMoniqueee

71 likes

120s on split squats will humble anybody. 😮‍💨🔥
#legday #quads #gym #Fitness
iam.juniorke

iam.juniorke

35 likes

375lbs on squats
IronJake Mynatt86

IronJake Mynatt86

2 likes

If you’re only feeling squats in your quads, try these 👀🍑
If you’re only feeling squats in your quads, try these 👀🍑 Sumo goblet squats = glutes + inner thighs + that under-butt burn 🔥 #squats #gobletsumosquats #lemon8fitnesscreator #lemon8challenge #gluteworkoutforbeginners
iislandee

iislandee

88 likes

Barbell back squats for that toned back😮‍💨🔥🏋🏾‍♀️
#gym #gymtok #quadsworkout #gymmotivation #backsquats
Steacy🌹

Steacy🌹

35 likes

Beginner friendly squats 💪
“Remember: every expert was once a beginner. Keep showing up!” #BeginnerWorkout #LowerBodyWorkout #FitnessForBeginners #GluteWorkout #LegDay verse of the day: James 1:5
StayfitwithGuerdine

StayfitwithGuerdine

24 likes

Smith Machine Squats = No Glute Gains? Here’s Why…
On the Smith machine, tiny tweaks = big glute gains🍑🔥 Most women don’t feel squats in their glutes because their setup is off. But, a few small changes will make ALL the difference: ✅Step your feet slightly forward ✅Keep your shins at an angle (not stacked straight up) ✅Sit back into you
Lillid4fit

Lillid4fit

413 likes

Why Squats Just Aren’t enough to grow glutes 🍑
Here’s why: 🍑 Squats spread the work around—hitting your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and even lower back. So your glutes don’t get that focused, isolated burn they need to grow. 🍑 Squats don’t fully extend your hips, which means your glutes don’t get the chance to fully fire up. 🍑 Moves li
F R A N N Y 🌼

F R A N N Y 🌼

55 likes

Elevated dumbbell squats.
#squats #legworkout #quads
Brittany Barbee

Brittany Barbee

51 likes

Sculpt and tone with side squats 💖
Boost your glutes and build strength with this low-to-the-ground side squat flow! 🔥 This powerful yoga-inspired workout hits your glutes from all angles, with 6 side squats on each side, aim for 3 sets, designed to sculpt, tone, and activate those muscles. Get low, stay grounded, and feel the burn
Ashlee Sunshine

Ashlee Sunshine

39 likes

SUMO SQUATS for GLUTE GROWTH 🍑
Sumo squats have been a staple in my routine, especially when focusing on glute growth. By incorporating sumo squats into your workout, you can enhance your lower body strength and achieve that well-rounded, sculpted look. ✅Tips for Proper Form:✅ 1. Wide Stance: Stand with your feet wider t
juliadorsey

juliadorsey

141 likes

Struggling with Shallow Squats and Tight Hips?
Plated Frog Stretch—this one’s a game-changer for loosening tight hips and giving your glutes a deep stretch! By adding a plate on your hips, you gently push into a deeper stretch, opening up the hip area. 👌🏼 With the resistance band around your lower back, it adds just the right amount of p
Zara_Sanchi

Zara_Sanchi

366 likes

How did I lose 90 lbs?
Hi y’all …my weight loss journey has been long and hard. From Dec 2022- now Here’s how you can accomplish your weight loss goal ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ -Eat more healthy -keep up with macros -drink lots of water -Staying motivated -workout -squats -crunches -weightlifting -cardio You
Ecel Hogan

Ecel Hogan

530 likes

There’s no need to make Bulgarian Split Squats mor
A few things to remember when performing this exercise: ✨It is a quad and glute focused exercise. A slight forward lean will provide a more glute focused split squat and maintaining an upright stance will provide more of a quad focus. ✨Everyone stance is going to vary because everyone’s body
Lillid4fit

Lillid4fit

203 likes

350lbs on squats for 3 reps
IronJake Mynatt86

IronJake Mynatt86

1 like

340lbs on squats
IronJake Mynatt86

IronJake Mynatt86

0 likes

Don't make this mistake w/ elevated heel squats
❌sinking back into your hips & leaning forward❌ ✅focus on driving your knees forward & have more of an upright torso✅ Driving your knees forward is going to give you more knee flexion which is going to target your quads more Save this tip and try it out #elevatedheelsquats #
Kyla Foss

Kyla Foss

318 likes

395lbs on squats as openers
IronJake Mynatt86

IronJake Mynatt86

1 like

Workouts to loose 30 lbs in 75 hard 💪🏽
New to Lemon8! Something I love: #hellolemon8
Skyley ✨

Skyley ✨

12 likes

30-day wall squats
∆RCTIC∆IR

∆RCTIC∆IR

15 likes

See more