How much weight should I squat?

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to get a bigger butt with squats, I used to do only 10 pounds because that's alll I had. But I'm gonna by some dumbells. If it matters I'm 15, 5'4, 117 pounds. I was thinking about 25 but then again, a lot of women squat way more, and I used to be a gymnast so I figured I can take on more. What's the ideal weight for me to be squatting?

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And if I'm gonna get any shit questions I'm doing this for ME and not anyone else and I'm not trying to impress any guys. I'm just into self improvement.

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Loll ment answers... I'm tired okay.

[Theguyoverthere]

I'm guessing you don't have access to a gym so I'm honestly gonna just say as much weight as you can get your hands on. With a barbell I would just say keep adding weight and keep going as well kinda.

Just make sure you squat all the way down as much as possible. If you don't, chances are your glutes won't be active in the movements. I constantly see girls barely "squatting" at all in the gym and they never go deep. Look up as many form videos if you haven't.

[Illusive_Man]

There is no "how much should you" .
Give it your 110% and that's how much you "should" .
Everyone has different muscle density , motor neuron signal strength , cardiovascular performance , muscle type proportion , the list goes on.

Just always push yourself to the absolute limit.

[Athleticbroo]

I know how wilk works but I still say there is no such thing as "Ideal" You can cross that if you are strong enough. Id say you should atlest squat 90 good enough ass to grass. Basically, Its a rule that you can at least squat more than your bodyweight to be considered anywhere fair enough. I got site that show ideal stats for every weight classes for lifts under begginer, novice and expert level. But then again, I am 227 pounds and squat 440 for two reps. So there you go

[CourtJester]

There's no ideal, though I do recommend a weight that you can hit in 10 reps with you struggling in the last 2. As long as you feel the muscle is being strained and you eat your proteins (1-1.5grams per bodyweight)... you should be good.

[PhiOmega]

Alot!!! All those fitness girls squat like hell and have amazing butts, but ur 15 and I don't know a number, just push ur self and remember u need high reps sometimes,

Bravo, I'm vry impressed at u starting so young

[wowzer]

upto half bodyweight in total for as many reps as possible

[front2back]

I'd say you should probably be squatting around 95lbs ideally.,

[goretcki]

Use enough weight to do 3 sets of 5 with good form, increase weight when you can do 3 sets of ten. Squat as low as you can.