Hi all.
I've got weights up until about 100 kg. Problem is that since I don't have any elevated place to lift the weights from, I gotta go all the way to the ground.
Now, I can take the weight and swing it up (in a controlled manner, don't worry) with 40kg weight. The problem is that I can't keep my back straight if I put it on my shoulders, so I gotta do a frontal weight-hold. Problem? With 30 kg, I can do 12 + 10 + 8 easily and don't feel much. With 40 kg, I don't feel much in my legs, but my hands give up at 6 + 3+ 5 reps (interesting that I managed only 3 in the middle

).
So, do I give up on squats and work on my hands until I can finally hold the 40 kg weight long enough to do the 12 + 10 + 8 reps, or what?
Thanks.