[Week 6's Topic] - You Don't Know Squat!

**Proverbs** · 06-13-2005, 08:12 PM

This weeks discussion ... Squats

What are some pointers & tips you can give in regards to performing squats?
In YOUR OWN personal training, are you currently doing squats? why? or why not?
Why should you do squats?
Thoughts on Bar Pads and/or Manta Ray accessories for squats
Other thoughts, opinions, etc.

Let's hear what everyone has to say ...

Master Of Puppets · 06-13-2005, 08:17 PM

Here are my thoughts:

1) Go ass to the grass to get the maximum range of motion, and use the most strict form possible.

2) Yes, it is the single best excercise to build up your legs, as it is a compound movement.

3) To maximize growth in your legs to help the rest of your body grow.

4) Everyone should do at least a variation of squats, but regular ones would probably be preferred.

MOP

againstXmyself · 06-13-2005, 09:12 PM

1.) make sure you stretch and warm up properly
2.) yes, i always include standard barbell squats in my workout and usually at least one other form like hack squats or front squats
3.)they are most effective compound exercise to add mass to your quads
4.)Some people need the pad when they first begin, untill they build up thier traps enough to support the weight without discomfort
5.) they are the most painful lifts, but if done properly they can be the most rewarding.

Gappa238 · 06-13-2005, 09:22 PM

1- i would say make sure your stance is slightly wider than shoulder, your feet are pointing at 11 and 1 and keep your head up.

2- I'm doing squats, box squats and jump squats ATM, and I'm planning on rotating front squats in there somewhere.

3- you should do squats because it is the king of exercises. it also is a precursor for people wanting to do olympic lifts. Plus for those in high school the only people that squat are the athletes so for those that just go to the gym to get big mainly focus on upper body and rarely hit legs and end up with chicken legs. If you blast away at squats and build up your legs you will find many new ways to sit at your desk during class when your wearing shorts

4- i started off using bar pads because I didn't have hardly any traps to support the weight on. I personally don't see anything wrong with using them as I don't feel the cheat/aid in lifting heavier as would straps would in DL's.

5- This is just something funny that I have post-whored a lot :o :
http://www.nutritionalsupplements.com/squatbigtime.html

**Trick D** · 06-13-2005, 09:49 PM

Unfortunately I do not do squats because of bulging discs in my back... but I do hack squats.

Actual Size · 06-13-2005, 10:51 PM

To me the best squats are 20 Rep Squats. These build massive Legs and make weak men strong.

Master Of Puppets · 06-14-2005, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Actual Size

To me the best squats are 20 Rep Squats. These build massive Legs and make weak men strong.

Don't forget the milk!

**bigDman** · 06-16-2005, 07:22 PM

* What are some pointers & tips you can give in regards to performing squats?
Concentrate on form if your back is hurting from doing back squats and you cant get your form right do front squats. It is next to impossible to do them without dropping the bar with bad form
* In YOUR OWN personal training, are you currently doing squats? why? or why not?
Yes I am only the best exercise for your legs
I’m doing an intense squat program check my journal out for more detail
* Why should you do squats?
For pretty legs

* Thoughts on Bar Pads and/or Manta Ray accessories for squats
i think bar pads are fine especially on heavy squats
* Other thoughts, opinions, etc.

Real men squat

Thing · 06-17-2005, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Actual Size

To me the best squats are 20 Rep Squats. These build massive Legs and make weak men strong.

20 reppers are all that seem to be working for me now. I did the MAX-OT for 12 weeks and staled. Now with the 20 reppers I'm growing again. M seems to be doing well at 15 reps on hers. Strict form is the key to squats, they and build and they can kill if done wrong!!
ROB

06-13-2005, 08:12 PM	#1
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06-13-2005, 08:17 PM	#2
Master Of Puppets Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,004 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 46	Here are my thoughts: 1) Go ass to the grass to get the maximum range of motion, and use the most strict form possible. 2) Yes, it is the single best excercise to build up your legs, as it is a compound movement. 3) To maximize growth in your legs to help the rest of your body grow. 4) Everyone should do at least a variation of squats, but regular ones would probably be preferred. MOP __________________

06-13-2005, 09:12 PM	#3
againstXmyself New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	1.) make sure you stretch and warm up properly 2.) yes, i always include standard barbell squats in my workout and usually at least one other form like hack squats or front squats 3.)they are most effective compound exercise to add mass to your quads 4.)Some people need the pad when they first begin, untill they build up thier traps enough to support the weight without discomfort 5.) they are the most painful lifts, but if done properly they can be the most rewarding. __________________ .x.Dak.x.

06-13-2005, 10:51 PM	#6
Actual Size IronMass Donator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North West Indiana Posts: 203 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	To me the best squats are 20 Rep Squats. These build massive Legs and make weak men strong. __________________ Everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this? John 11:26 God Loves You, but do you Love HIM???????

06-16-2005, 07:22 PM	#8
bigDman is missing heavy pulls Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,611 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 186	* What are some pointers & tips you can give in regards to performing squats? Concentrate on form if your back is hurting from doing back squats and you cant get your form right do front squats. It is next to impossible to do them without dropping the bar with bad form * In YOUR OWN personal training, are you currently doing squats? why? or why not? Yes I am only the best exercise for your legs I’m doing an intense squat program check my journal out for more detail * Why should you do squats? For pretty legs * Thoughts on Bar Pads and/or Manta Ray accessories for squats i think bar pads are fine especially on heavy squats * Other thoughts, opinions, etc. Real men squat __________________ COME CHECK OUT MY JOURNAL

06-13-2005, 09:22 PM	#4
Gappa238 Fast guy in training Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gappaville Posts: 619 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 25	1- i would say make sure your stance is slightly wider than shoulder, your feet are pointing at 11 and 1 and keep your head up. 2- I'm doing squats, box squats and jump squats ATM, and I'm planning on rotating front squats in there somewhere. 3- you should do squats because it is the king of exercises. it also is a precursor for people wanting to do olympic lifts. Plus for those in high school the only people that squat are the athletes so for those that just go to the gym to get big mainly focus on upper body and rarely hit legs and end up with chicken legs. If you blast away at squats and build up your legs you will find many new ways to sit at your desk during class when your wearing shorts 4- i started off using bar pads because I didn't have hardly any traps to support the weight on. I personally don't see anything wrong with using them as I don't feel the cheat/aid in lifting heavier as would straps would in DL's. 5- This is just something funny that I have post-whored a lot :o : http://www.nutritionalsupplements.com/squatbigtime.html

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