i plan on starting to do squats on leg day this weekend (ive NEVER done them before), and i was wondering which type you guys recommend? im thinking "back squats" (with the bar behind my neck resting on my shoulders) - they seem to be the most popular...at least at my gym. im looking for quad growth (i do SLDL's for hams.)
also, i was thinking that i should probably start out on a smith machine for a few weeks, until i get used to it (unless you guys think that's a bad idea.) thoughts on this?
i'm gonna watch some videos of proper form and read about it, but are there any little tips you guys can give me? im really paranoid about injury to the point where i'll do really really really light weight for a while until im confortable with the motion.
thanks.
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07-25-2003, 01:18 PM #1master of my domain
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what type of squats? smith machine?
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07-25-2003, 01:43 PM #2Registered User
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Don't use the Smith, whatever you do. Using a Smith increases your chance of injury. Start off with a normal back squat in a squat rack, using just the bar at first.
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07-25-2003, 01:43 PM #3Registered User
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Don't use the smith machine, especially if you're worried about injury. Good idea on the light weights. If you're going for quad growth, you should also consider front squats. In those you hold the bar on the front of your shoulders, either with a clean grip, or with your arms crossed. I'll try to find pictures to show you what I mean.
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07-25-2003, 01:47 PM #4master of my domain
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wow, im glad i remember to ask about this before i went home today, heh - its already late on a friday afternoon. thanks for the advice on NOT using a smith machine - ill stick with learning using just the bar at the start.
ulyanov, ive seen video of a front squat. most variations of squatting besides the back squat just seem awkward to me, though, ive never done any of them...it just looks tough to support the weight holding it like that.
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07-25-2003, 01:57 PM #5Registered User
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It can be, using a clean grip requires more wrist flexibility than I have right now, and I just don't like the other kind that much. I like zercher squats for quads better.
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07-25-2003, 02:20 PM #6Registered User
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In that case, try it with just the bar to start out, like he wrote.Originally posted by tbomb
ive never done any of them...it just looks tough to support the weight holding it like that.aut viam inveniam aut faciam
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07-25-2003, 02:24 PM #7master of my domain
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yeah, ill give em a try. i plan on making the back squats my usual routine, but ill try the fronts, and i wanna try the zerchers, too.Originally posted by MiloMan
In that case, try it with just the bar to start out, like he wrote.
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07-25-2003, 02:24 PM #8Home Alone
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Do it with the bar on your back and no weight for the first week. Concentrate fully on the form.
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07-25-2003, 02:26 PM #9Registered User
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smith machine bad?
i just started squatting and have been using the smith machine and no injury yet? i think it looks safer because you dont' risk topping over and hurting your back?? someone explain more.
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07-25-2003, 02:30 PM #10master of my domain
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thats exactly what im gonna do - im really paranoid about getting injured by squats. they just look like a lot of potential for injury.Originally posted by bignbuff
Concentrate fully on the form.
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07-25-2003, 02:49 PM #11Home Alone
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Some tips for ya buddy.
1) Try to keep the bar aligned with your heels throughout the movement.
2) Keep your head and sternum up.
3) Don't allow your knees to travel forward past your toes
4) Push with your heels, not your toes.
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07-25-2003, 02:51 PM #12master of my domain
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thats good sh*t. those are the kinds of little tips i was looking for.Originally posted by bignbuff
Some tips for ya buddy.
1) Try to keep the bar aligned with your heels throughout the movement.
2) Keep your head and sternum up.
3) Don't allow your knees to travel forward past your toes
4) Push with your heels, not your toes.
thanks bignbuff.
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07-25-2003, 02:55 PM #13Home Alone
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No problem.
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07-25-2003, 04:06 PM #14Former 130 lb skinnyboy!
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Great advice ..........
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07-25-2003, 04:10 PM #15Train smarter not harder
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don't forget about at the bottom keeping your back as straight as possible; see soooo many people who, at the bottom, are bent over in half from the weight and wonder why their back hurts so muchOriginally posted by bignbuff
Some tips for ya buddy.
1) Try to keep the bar aligned with your heels throughout the movement.
2) Keep your head and sternum up.
3) Don't allow your knees to travel forward past your toes
4) Push with your heels, not your toes.
Originally posted by A-rod
Great advice ..........
*gasp* no picture
Booo
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07-25-2003, 04:19 PM #16Home Alone
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Yup forgot that one.Originally posted by amusclehead
don't forget about at the bottom keeping your back as straight as possible; see soooo many people who, at the bottom, are bent over in half from the weight and wonder why their back hurts so much
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