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I agree. If you do pause squats, make sure you include regular squats too. I would imagine pause squats exclusively would have a similar effect to using box squats exclusively. It's not a problem if you are lifting in gear, but if you are raw, you won't rebound.
Something else I just thought of that you might want to try is just spending some time in the bottom of the squat with just the bare bar or light weight. Change pressure on the feet side to side and forward and back and work some small bounces down there. Try it in your warm up and see if it helps.
the pause squat or low box squats make sense but – how is your setup? technique? foot placement? ........?you might find some small position/movement change that make a big difference - don't forget there is a skill component to strength
Like the others have said – Box/Pause Squats and Good Mornings will help your squat.You can also consider doing Hack Squats too, if your gym has a machine for it. Glute Ham Raises will also serve you well (they are great for deadlifts too).From your workout the only other thing I'm going to suggest to change is do single leg presses for quad isolation. Also, after about a month you will be surprised what they do for your leg presses. Last week i pulled 6x280kg (650 lbs). Obviously using 2 legs, but I was single leg-pressing around 70kg.Something else you may want to consider is the bar pressure and or comfortability on your shoulders. If you are finding that youre not as confortable then its worth weighin up the option of getting a manta ray which will set you back around $40 USD."Made from a hi-tech polyurethane polymer, it is virtually indestructible. Instead of the force concentrating in one small area, the Manta Ray increases the surface area by more than 1600% finally making it possible to focus on the movement. The front projections help keep the bar from trying to roll off your back. This allows most people use a more erect posture because it stops the bodies tendency to bend the lifter forward in an attempt to take the stress off the shoulders."
Something else you may want to consider is the bar pressure and or comfortability on your shoulders. If you are finding that youre not as confortable then its worth weighin up the option of getting a manta ray which will set you back around $40 USD."Made from a hi-tech polyurethane polymer, it is virtually indestructible. Instead of the force concentrating in one small area, the Manta Ray increases the surface area by more than 1600% finally making it possible to focus on the movement. The front projections help keep the bar from trying to roll off your back. This allows most people use a more erect posture because it stops the bodies tendency to bend the lifter forward in an attempt to take the stress off the shoulders."
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Thankfully you have a sense of humor! (;
I nearly started bursting out laughing when I saw your comment!!! Not a good idea when I should be "working."Seriously though the Manta Ray is a great piece of equipment not only for that reason but its design actually improves your lumber spine when you squat, good morning, etc...
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