Pain in the a**e!

[paul_gti6]

Lately I've been squating heavy with the mind set of "a**e to the grass"!

I have noticed that my DOMS are also included in my behind, is this normal? As I used to do what has been called a half squat, drop down so that my legs are just above paralell to the floor and never really felt it in that area. I don't want to end up with a huge bum! (also my hams feel like they have been hit ALOT harder)

Legs:

Squat
Leg press
Calf raises

All 4x6 ultra heavy to failure.

Thanks

[dope540]

lol, yup tis normal.

[Was_once_fat_dave]

its them glutes comming into play, wont give you a huge butt, but it'll give ya a firm one.

Tried sitting on the loo with those doms yet??? Now that does hurt!!!

[griff]

Dont go to failure....

imo

edit: this has nothing to do with the topic just advice for your reps/sets

[Luffers]

ATG is not the be all and end all, squat as far down as what's comfortable for you, yes you will get better development going to parallel but to go below is not necassary IME! The doms you are feeling in your butt is because once below parallel the glutes are activated and carry the weight from there on, great if you are a power lifter but If you are trying to work your quads you will get little growth going below parallel.

[energy]

Nicely said, I train quads and hams on seperate days so ATG is a no no for me. All (well most) exercises have their time and place and should be utilised to acheive the most efficient gains in whatever it is you want to acheive. Don't get dragged along in the hype of this that and the other or you will have to change your routine on an hourly basis