To squat or not to squat?

[youngun91]

G'day on my leg day i do deadlifts, leg press, leg extensions, leg curls, standing calf raises and seated calf raises (in that order). My question is should i be doing squats. Ive heard that squats should be apart of every leg workout but have also heard that doing deadlifts and leg press target the legs the same as squats do. So should i be doing squats?

[Ka0s]

Yes, do squats. Deadlifts + leg press doesn't replace a squat

[Christiffer]

Add deadlier to back day and do squats instead on leg day

[Christiffer]

Add daedlift**

[DDon1996]

Yes, do squats. Deadlifts + leg press doesn't replace a squat

This.

Also, in retort to the recent post in my log by you, I must require pictures of your swoleness for proof of your ability to critique my work. (If you have pic's though, I would srsly like them PM'd. Slightly homo).

[Ka0s]

This.

Also, in retort to the recent post in my log by you, I must require pictures of your swoleness for proof of your ability to critique my work. (If you have pic's though, I would srsly like them PM'd. Slightly homo).

Sadly I have no such pics. My physique isn't impressive... I train mainly for strength

Of course I'm still swoler than u

[DDon1996]

Sadly I have no such pics. My physique isn't impressive... I train mainly for strength

Of course I'm still swoler than u

Vids of lifts? Or tell me lifts and see if I believe them? (lolnotsrs. I'll believe them.)


And wut? I'm pretty sure a 170lb 14 year old has you beat on the swole-a-dar, you 200lb+ tank-like freak of nature.

[Ka0s]

Vids of lifts? Or tell me lifts and see if I believe them? (lolnotsrs. I'll believe them.)


And wut? I'm pretty sure a 170lb 14 year old has you beat on the swole-a-dar, you 200lb+ tank-like freak of nature.

PM'ing

[wside420]

Well if you've never done squats before, Do them and you will realize you need to be doing squats. Its like the bench press for your legs.

[Ceapy]

Deadlifts are meant to work out more of your lower back then your legs. You should have a day just for deadlifts and lower/full back workouts (good mornings, etc). Should not mix back and leg day together since squat and dead lifts can consume a lot of energy.

Leg presses should not be used as a replacement either. Squats are more of a compound lift then leg presses and should definitely be a part of your leg workout.

[jmcaldwell92]

yeah I just added squats to my leg day...
here is my leg day

Squat (First Time today )
sitting Calf Raise
Leg curl
Leg Extension
Leg Press
Standing Calf Raise

well the squats made a huge difference. My legs have been on fire all day. Felt like I worked the piss out of my legs today. I recommend working them in.

[youngun91]

Cheers looks like im adding squats to the routine

[wside420]

Yes I started squats 2 Days ago. and For the first time in months they felt like jello the day after.

[beardymcbeard]

Deadlifts are meant to work out more of your lower back then your legs. You should have a day just for deadlifts and lower/full back workouts (good mornings, etc). Should not mix back and leg day together since squat and dead lifts can consume a lot of energy.

Leg presses should not be used as a replacement either. Squats are more of a compound lift then leg presses and should definitely be a part of your leg workout.

I LOVE supersetting legs and back.. just sayin'.




But I do kind of agree with this post, I'd put Deads on back day then throw in some squats at the start of your leg day.

[danv027]

is this a question

[Ceapy]

I LOVE supersetting legs and back.. just sayin'.




But I do kind of agree with this post, I'd put Deads on back day then throw in some squats at the start of your leg day.

I believe that it's all just a matter of preference. I could superset the two if I wanted to gain more mass (I personally wouldn't do that, just saying supersets are geared more towards mass gains). But in my opinion, since I'm favouring strength gains more ATM, I would keep them seperate.

[Dcurt]

Sadly I have no such pics. My physique isn't impressive... I train mainly for strength

Of course I'm still swoler than u

If your main aim is increasing strength then definately start squatting, Will help bring up your core strength tremendously as well =)

[Ka0s]

If your main aim is increasing strength then definately start squatting, Will help bring up your core strength tremendously as well =)

Thanks bro, I'll definitely consider starting to squat!

[DDon1996]

Thanks bro, I'll definitely consider starting to squat!

I chuckled.

[beardymcbeard]

I believe that it's all just a matter of preference. I could superset the two if I wanted to gain more mass (I personally wouldn't do that, just saying supersets are geared more towards mass gains). But in my opinion, since I'm favouring strength gains more ATM, I would keep them seperate.

Fair call. The whole "you should do this" thing threw me.



Yeah OP I'd keep a bit of time between back and leg day, just cause deadlift works both and if you go heavy it can make squatting not as fun.

[Ceapy]

Fair call. The whole "you should do this" thing threw me.



Yeah OP I'd keep a bit of time between back and leg day, just cause deadlift works both and if you go heavy it can make squatting not as fun.

Haha yeah. Never tried Deadlift and Squats in the same workout.

But my leg day has ATG Squat and ATG front squat which makes it brutal. I'm guessing DL and squats feel the same lol.

[Panabol]

Replace leg press with squats and add another hamstring exercise i.e SLDL

[McGee714]

Not doing squats for your leg workout is like having sex without your penis. Do the math. Be smart.

Shut up and squat.

[vanbroeK]

Definitely do squats

[Adamisseyegh]

Definitely do squats

I don't squat but my legs are my best attribute... different variations of deadlifts take emphasis of your back and on your legs.

Squatting is important ofcourse, but at the moment my body is lagging to my legs. So im doing some strategic training Most people have weak legs so squatting is the king.

[judowrestler1]

yeah I just added squats to my leg day...
here is my leg day

Squat (First Time today )
sitting Calf Raise
Leg curl
Leg Extension
Leg Press
Standing Calf Raise

well the squats made a huge difference. My legs have been on fire all day. Felt like I worked the piss out of my legs today. I recommend working them in.

after a while if you have energy for more than squats you are not working them hard enough.

[MadDogMalesh]

after a while if you have energy for more than squats you are not working them hard enough.

Yeah you really dont need all that assistance, maybe pick 1-2 other leg exercises and do those as well. ALL I do for my legs is squat thats it, I don't do a single other lift except the occasional lunges or something but I always squat.