Surviving the brutality of Smolov Squat Routine can be done by following these basic steps:- ●     You should reduce your 1RM down by ten percent. From there you can work your way up following the training protocol. ●     Eat, Eat and Eat. A training program that is so demanding would not work for you if you eat like a classic physique competitor. ●     Stretch well at the end of every session. This will help in releasing lactic acid buildup on one hand and would also prevent injuries on the other. ●     Don't include any other lower body compound movement like conventional or sumo deadlifts, front squats or straight-legged deadlifts.