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Originally Posted by DnvrFox
post your squat weight and goal

My weight when I squat is exactly the same weight as when I am standing up.

Kidding aside, I squat light. ABout 200 pounds. No sense putting my body at risk at 65yo, and it accomplishes what I want. My goal is to stay about 200 pounds of weight.
What I have read, and what I believe in now, is 20 rep squats.

Start out with body weight and work your way up, don't go crazy.
Using a pilates ball against a wall is a good workout too when squatting with a weight vest or dumbells.
My 2 cents
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