I recently started doing xtra squats because I want the thicc, for reasons

So I did some squats according to advice on the internet (check for butt wink, activate glutes first, intra-abdominal pressure), like 3 sets of 12, but then I almost passed out (not an exaggeration) from either a lack of oxygen from holding my breath every rep to maintain the pressure, or just using muscles in my lower body ive never targeted before.

Is it normal to come close to passing out every rep in the 3rd set or should I be doing something differently?

Also anyone who has the thicc feel free to tell how to get the thicc plz

  • BGDelirium [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    I love squats. But here's how I first got my thicc:

    Grow up poor

    Buy bike for main mode of transport

    Luckily live in small college town, then a city with decent bike culture/ infrastructure

    Bike to campus

    Bike to work

    Bike home

    Bike to the gym

    Bike to the store

    Bike to the bar to play Magic and board games

    Bike to your friend's house

    Bike home

    Rinse and repeat. For 15ish years in my case.