I don't mind doing squats at all and actually kind of like them, however I have a friend that hates them and doesn't want to do lunges. I do know there are some other exercises that target glutes. I just don't want my friend using a squat machine.
Agreed.Tell him to stop being a ***** and squat.
word....Tell him to stop being a ***** and squat.
the main reason people don't like to do squats is because they suck at them and can't lift as much as the guy next to him because they've never taken the time to do them consistently. tell him to sac up, don't worry about the weight and concentrate on the benefits of one of the best exercises you can do for yourself.......everyone starts somewhere, some heavier than others, weight is relative, what's heavy for you might not be heavy for me, and my favorite piece of advise when working with someone new or old is..."do you know what's the first thing you leave at the door when walking into the gym?" "you're ego"I don't mind doing squats at all and actually kind of like them, however I have a friend that hates them and doesn't want to do lunges. I do know there are some other exercises that target glutes. I just don't want my friend using a squat machine.
I actually hate lunges. I rather do squats all dayWait, usually if you don't do traditional barbell squats you have to do lunges. There's really no way around it. Why don't they wanna do lunges? Unless there's some medical reasoning behind any of this tell him to suck it up. I don't do barbell squats but I do many other kinds of things. Many variations of dumbells squats and lunges and my legs and glutes are almost too big.
I guess it can make a decent replacement, but nothing can really replace a back squat.The only thing that can be subbed for a back squat is a front squat.
oh i never use a smith anymore for any exercise too, I was 14 at the time it occurred, but I put more blame on poor form than the machine.Also your injury is one of the reasons I would never use a Smith Machine, they force unnatural bar paths which lead to injuries.
I think it's a flexibility issue.Why no squats
It's pretty hard, if not impossible, to have good form when you can't have 3d movement.oh i never use a smith anymore for any exercise too, I was 14 at the time it occurred, but I put more blame on poor form than the machine.
The answer is the same advice I gave Porcha. Have him box squat to a box and see where his form breaks down, set the box height to right above where it breaks down. Gradually lower the box height until he is able to squat below parallel with good form. He should also be stretching and foam rolling to improve his flexibility.I think it's a flexibility issue.
Good for hams, lower back, and glutes. Won't do a thing for quads. Actually I thing good mornings are better than sldls. More carryover to squats in my expereince. They won't do anything for quads either though.What about stiff leg deadlifts?
Right. Well I think I might be able to get him to do hack squatsGood for hams, lower back, and glutes. Won't do a thing for quads. Actually I thing good mornings are better than sldls. More carryover to squats in my expereince. They won't do anything for quads either though.
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