Here's my situation... the gym i go to got rid of their squat rack (i guess that's what 10 bucks a month gets you)... what's a good alternative to squats?
We have a smith machine, but when i try squats on that, it hurts my knees to hell.... there's also a 45 degree leg press macichine (like the one here http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...5LegPress.html )
I'm considering doing the hack squat or doing the leg press machine. I'm looking more towards the hack squat but it looks kinda hard ( http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...HackSquat.html )... What do you guys think? Or are there other exercises i should consider?
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Thread: Alternatives to squats?
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02-25-2006, 08:58 PM #1
Alternatives to squats?
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02-25-2006, 09:04 PM #2
lunges i think? Imma try doing them ive been avoiding squats for a while.
I think lunges build up ur arms pretty good too.1RM
Bench- 175LB
Deadlift- 245LB
Squat- 225LB
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02-25-2006, 09:31 PM #3Registered User
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Why can't you do both the hack squat and the leg press? Definitely use the leg press since it's available to you, but I don't see why you should limit yourself to just that if you have barbells available.
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02-25-2006, 09:38 PM #4I need to eat
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Same problem, but kinda solved
I've had the exact same problem as you man. Check this thread out. The guys here gave me a lot of good suggestions. Been implementing them for a while.
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02-25-2006, 09:51 PM #5Train smarter, not harder
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overhead squat will be very good.
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02-25-2006, 10:10 PM #6Registered Sinner
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1 leg squats are excellent too. Once you can do it easily with bodyweight grab a couple of light dumbells.
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02-26-2006, 05:21 AM #7
thanks a lot guys, i'm learning so much from you all
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02-26-2006, 07:55 AM #8
Also full deadlifts are a very similar motion to squats. Although they do focus a bit more on glutes and hams because of the angle. If you do those and leg press and keep the leg press on the quads with your feet close together it should be pretty complete upper leg work.
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