Mind over Matter when doing squats !?

**jiza101** · 11-05-2005, 10:03 PM

This is a big one for me, i always find when im squatting heavy i reach a point where my mind tells me to stop and oh its to hard, or ive done enough, i find if i push through that barrier i can pump out 3 or 4 more reps.. How do you guys and girls get your mind ready before a heavy set, or when your 4 reps or so into the squats.. :nosthumbs

**Peaked_18** · 11-05-2005, 10:16 PM

I never think about what I need to do next, I just do it. And if I can't do it, well I'll try again, if I failure a second time take pounds off and rep it.

Hybrid · 11-05-2005, 10:48 PM

Well, I don't do any heavy poundages at the moment, but for stuff like squats and deads that are real heavy like that, I always say stuff like "You want that size, you want that mass? Bust your balls this set for it" and "You're a pussy" always helps too :P

**jiza101** · 11-06-2005, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid

Well, I don't do any heavy poundages at the moment, but for stuff like squats and deads that are real heavy like that, I always say stuff like "You want that size, you want that mass? Bust your balls this set for it" and "You're a pussy" always helps too :P

haha good attitude, i usually blare music into my ears, that does it lol

ZackMurphy · 11-07-2005, 05:01 PM

I don't believee in mind over matter at all, but I do believe in "mind over mind".

I think we often pysche ourselves out of certain weights (like breaking the 200, 300, 400 barriers, for example, or 225, 315, 405), and we can lead our brains to let us down. I'm sure that we HEAVILY impact our ability to lift when we know we're going for a PR.

But if you literally can't lift the weight, you're not going to hype yourself into it. I think all the rah rah rah "yeah BUDDY!!!!" stuff before sets is great, and I do it when I'm going heavy, but it's not so I can surpass my physical limitations; it's just to help me max out my physical ability.

**A.FreeRadical** · 11-07-2005, 06:14 PM

I warmup for a few sets of light weight, then I do an acclimation set of 80-90% of my working set. By then, I have a good idea of what I am going to be able to do for 4 or 6 reps on my working sets. I try to keep everything else out of my mind except what I am doing and counting reps while I am actually squatting. If I break form for whatever reason, I rack it. (I don't do this often.)

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TheBigMastodon · 11-08-2005, 03:00 AM

I go one rep at a time and try to jack myself up before each set. I think it really works!

-TBM

**builtbeast** · 11-08-2005, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jiza101

This is a big one for me, i always find when im squatting heavy i reach a point where my mind tells me to stop and oh its to hard

I don't think when I'm doing a heavy exercise.

I really tune out everything including my thoughts and it becomes a subconscious effort.

**antihero** · 11-10-2005, 10:06 PM

i think everything in lifting is a mental thing. i honestly beleive that vizualizing yourself accomplishing the lift before hand will actually lead to a better result.

**bigDman** · 11-10-2005, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by builtbeast

I don't think when I'm doing a heavy exercise.

I really tune out everything including my thoughts and it becomes a subconscious effort.

i do this too

11-05-2005, 10:03 PM	#1
jiza101 Rocco Siffredi Join Date: May 2005 Location: On Set Posts: 621 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	Mind over Matter when doing squats !? This is a big one for me, i always find when im squatting heavy i reach a point where my mind tells me to stop and oh its to hard, or ive done enough, i find if i push through that barrier i can pump out 3 or 4 more reps.. How do you guys and girls get your mind ready before a heavy set, or when your 4 reps or so into the squats.. :nosthumbs __________________

11-05-2005, 10:48 PM	#3
Hybrid IMPC Contestant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gibsonia PA Posts: 824 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 14	Well, I don't do any heavy poundages at the moment, but for stuff like squats and deads that are real heavy like that, I always say stuff like "You want that size, you want that mass? Bust your balls this set for it" and "You're a pussy" always helps too :P __________________ If you even dream about beating me you'd better wake up and apologize - Muhammad Ali

11-07-2005, 06:14 PM	#6
A.FreeRadical the Epicurean Bodybuilder Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 58	I warmup for a few sets of light weight, then I do an acclimation set of 80-90% of my working set. By then, I have a good idea of what I am going to be able to do for 4 or 6 reps on my working sets. I try to keep everything else out of my mind except what I am doing and counting reps while I am actually squatting. If I break form for whatever reason, I rack it. (I don't do this often.) * __________________ "Is it going to be the red pill or the blue pill, Neo? The red pill will answer the question 'What is the Matrix?' Choose carefully. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more." Ron Paul for President, 2008 A.FreeRadical ...the Epicurean bodybuilder Height: 5'9", Age: 62, My last high on 2/1/2006 was 196 lbs. My last low on 8/08/2006 was 167.5 lbs. Cutting until I am lean Starting weight: 190 lbs. bodyfat: 19.7% November 27th: 183 lbs. bodyfat: 18.3% bodyfat Goal Weight: 176 lbs with no more than 10% bodyfat My recipe collection

11-08-2005, 03:00 AM	#7
TheBigMastodon Pro Stature Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Upstate, New York Posts: 201 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	I go one rep at a time and try to jack myself up before each set. I think it really works! -TBM __________________ TrueProtein.com Discount Code: TBM333 *Trainee Under TheBigMastodon* Check out my DoggCrapp Journal you pussy! http://ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4742

11-10-2005, 10:06 PM	#9
antihero Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,688 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 33	i think everything in lifting is a mental thing. i honestly beleive that vizualizing yourself accomplishing the lift before hand will actually lead to a better result. __________________ ****************** Disclaimer: Information given by me is my personal opinion. It cannot be considered medical advice and does not represent the official opinion of a company that is not a sponsor here. ******************

11-05-2005, 10:16 PM	#2
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	I never think about what I need to do next, I just do it. And if I can't do it, well I'll try again, if I failure a second time take pounds off and rep it.

11-07-2005, 05:01 PM	#5
ZackMurphy IronMass Donator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 547 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	I don't believee in mind over matter at all, but I do believe in "mind over mind". I think we often pysche ourselves out of certain weights (like breaking the 200, 300, 400 barriers, for example, or 225, 315, 405), and we can lead our brains to let us down. I'm sure that we HEAVILY impact our ability to lift when we know we're going for a PR. But if you literally can't lift the weight, you're not going to hype yourself into it. I think all the rah rah rah "yeah BUDDY!!!!" stuff before sets is great, and I do it when I'm going heavy, but it's not so I can surpass my physical limitations; it's just to help me max out my physical ability.

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