Can't Squat

[BUBBA74]

I have no way of doing squats right now. Would deadlifts be a good substitue?

[511220]

I have no way of doing squats right now. Would deadlifts be a good substitue?

Leg press would be better. Deads are a compound movement not too focused on quads like squats. They are more of a back target.

511220

[Jantzen4k]

Leg press would be better. Deads are a compound movement not to focused on quads like squats. There more of a back target.

511220

yup!


do the sled, hacksquats &/or extensions

[pyschomab]

hacksquats for sure is the only thing that can compare but truly squats are the best excerzice you can do for your legs as you probably already know!! but if u dont mind me asking what is it that is preventing you from doing squats.!

[BUBBA74]

Im not injured or anything. I just bought an old multi-station nautilus home gym and a bench with olympic weights because I want to start lifting at home. It'll be a month or two before I can get the cash for a squat rack. The bench I bought is suppost to adjust into a squat rack but you would have to be about 4'9 to use it. Im 6'4 and would have to start in the bottom position of a squat if I used it.

[fitnessguy]

Im not injured or anything. I just bought an old multi-station nautilus home gym and a bench with olympic weights because I want to start lifting at home. It'll be a month or two before I can get the cash for a squat rack. The bench I bought is suppost to adjust into a squat rack but you would have to be about 4'9 to use it. Im 6'4 and would have to start in the bottom position of a squat if I used it.

Maybe you could just do less weight and more reps until you got some cash to get another one...

[Jantzen4k]

Maybe you could just do less weight and more reps until you got some cash to get another one...

good idea

[SMYL_GR8]

Try sumo squats until you get the rack.

[redmeat]

You can do zercher squats off the bench.

[BUBBA74]

I had to look that one up (zercher) we just call them front squats. That looks like a good alternative for now. Has anyone ever tried kneeling squats I just discovered those for myself a few minutes ago. That looks like some hardcore shti!!!!!!!!!

http://www.shanepower.com/kneeling1.htm

[betatest]

Maybe you could just do less weight and more reps until you got some cash to get another one...

Yep, and one-legged squats with the other leg placed on the bench behind you. Barbell or dumbell lunges are another option.

[BUBBA74]

Maybe you could just do less weight and more reps until you got some cash to get another one...

I think I might go with this or the zercher squats.

[BULKING_N]

Very good squat variations but I still think, conventional barbell squats should be included in any leg workout . Use the different types to add variety. Simply start very light and get the form right and then progress from there. I strongly advise you to squat.