Ways to squat without a bar?

[redfield11]

I have some issue with my shoulder thats a lot of big words but to sum up my doctor said I should avoid squatting because having my arm in that position could be detrimental. So are there any exercises besides leg press (don't really have one at campus gym) that work the quads and are good for putting on mass?

Thanks,
Cam

Edit: Its osteolysis of the distal clavicle which is called weightlifters shoulder

[farmar]

possibly using DB's.....



but you wont get the same effect as squatting.

can you do front squats?

have you tried positioning your arms/bar differently?

[BigBoLuke93]

I have some issue with my shoulder thats a lot of big words but to sum up my doctor said I should avoid squatting because having my arm in that position could be detrimental. So are there any exercises besides leg press (don't really have one at campus gym) that work the quads and are good for putting on mass?

Thanks,
Cam

Edit: Its osteolysis of the distal clavicle which is called weightlifters shoulder

You could try other forms of squatting that don't require you to place your arm in a position that causes issues?
Like Hack Squats

[GeneralSerpant]

meh, barbell squats are a luxury among others (including leg press). I know they aren't the same, but I feel that body weight squats (especially one legged) shouldn't be disregarded.

OOC, why aren't you doing deadlifts or db squats? same reason?

[mattpdm29]

Like the other post before, DB squats...also kettle bell squats, and if you have money buy a weighted vest.
Edit: also stiff legged deadlifts

[GeneralSerpant]

Like the other post before, DB squats...also kettle bell squats, and if you have money buy a weighted vest.
Edit: also stiff legged deadlifts

Don't forget paint buckets, cinderblocks etc...

[redfield11]

have you tried positioning your arms/bar differently?

Its the arm being outside of the body and supporting weight. So anywhere above my shoulder is kind of a no no

[SwiftyX]

Belt squats.

[CharH06]

lunges are up there with squats.

[YoBigFatMomma]

Belt squat are a good one. You can also buy a safety squat bar, they have handles in the front to hold on to so theres no shoulder discomfort.

[oldballs]

I dont know anything about your condition but could you do front squats? maybe with your arms crossed and your palms facing your chest holding the bar.

[GeneralSerpant]

I dont know anything about your condition but could you do front squats? maybe with your arms crossed and your palms facing your chest holding the bar.

Yeah really, help us out here. WheN I think shoulder pain I think something wrong with the traps, but if you can't have the bar on your back, then what else can't you do?

[bozotheclown]

You could try goblet squats, one-legged squats, lunges, bulgarian split squats and squats with a weight belt attached, but smith machine squats would work as well.

If your campus has a smith machine, could you use that, or would it hurt your shoulder?

[916stang]

heavy dumbells. look up the goblet squat.

[redfield11]

If your campus has a smith machine, could you use that, or would it hurt your shoulder?

don't need to worry about it, campus doesn't have a smith haha. Just a bunch of free weights and a really weird leg press