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01-27-2009, 04:25 PM
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one legged squats question
I would appreciate some feedback
So I changed up my routine to include 1 legged squats
I'm not sure if I'm doing this right
I have barbells in both hands
do I keep my leg in the back or in the front. Plus my arms move around more if my leg is behind me than in front of me.
Should I try the smith machine instead?
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01-27-2009, 11:37 PM
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I think you'll have better balance with your leg up front...but I've seen it done both ways.
I don't do them...single leg lunges and single leg press...that's enough for me
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01-28-2009, 07:22 AM
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I do one-legged squats on the Smith, and I put a bench behind me to keep my leg on. Just rest your toes on the bench. I love them!
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01-28-2009, 09:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tishtash
I do one-legged squats on the Smith, and I put a bench behind me to keep my leg on. Just rest your toes on the bench. I love them!
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Single-leg split squats. Good stuff
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01-28-2009, 09:29 AM
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1 legged squats are an awesome exercise.
Do them without any added weight until you can go all the way down and come back up.
Here's a good tutorial for working your way up to full 1-legged squats:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLBAbqEZIeU
Sorry don't know how to embed.
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01-28-2009, 10:44 AM
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I realize I am totally doing them wrong thank god I have a strong back !!! I wonder how many people have been laughing at me aaaaahhhhhh
I am going to try them with the smith machine /weight benchv thats such a great idea.
Thanks for all the input much appreciated
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01-28-2009, 04:35 PM
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Beware of the Smith machine. Fixed, straight plane of motion, especially on this can leave you worse off. Too many ways to cheat, lean and tweak.
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01-29-2009, 03:11 PM
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I love bulgarian squats, or single leg squats! They are super effective. Don't use the Smith machine ... Get out there on a bench (vary the heights of what you place your back foot on, this can be a great way to vary the intensity), and use some core stabilizers, too! This is more then just a squat ... If you can perform perfect form without a machine babying you along ... It will be twice as hard at first - that's the point!
I noticed changes in my hamstrings after just three days, no joke. Check youtube.com for videos. A lot of personal trainers have videos up that show correct form, or how to make it a more effective compound move.
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01-30-2009, 12:45 PM
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Love 'em and hate 'em. I hold the non-working leg back with toes propped on a low bench.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Q8FKO7Ueg
Last edited by darkangel; 01-30-2009 at 12:48 PM.
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01-31-2009, 12:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shea125
Beware of the Smith machine. Fixed, straight plane of motion, especially on this can leave you worse off. Too many ways to cheat, lean and tweak.
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http://beastskills.com/Pistol.htm <-- Excellent tutorial for the form on a one-legged squat. I find it a bit easier to balance with a plate or DB out front.
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