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RE: squat problem - 8/28/2005 8:21:13 AM
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Vario
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Does leg press hurt? You might want to try that as a substitute. While its less effective than squatting, its often easier to go up in weight on it. Do deadlift's to make up for not squatting I suppose.
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RE: squat problem - 8/28/2005 10:33:28 AM
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supremefresh
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try working around squat... its not worth getting hurt for
leg press and leg extensions are both good exercises that will give u results
also maybe do some light calf raises to strengthen ur tendons
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RE: squat problem - 8/28/2005 5:27:30 PM
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Weapon X
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http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle.do?article=body_120squat
Read that link dude, I got a couple of training sessions in with a Powerlifting coach and he opened my eyes up to a whole different world of squatting. If you can Deadlift properly, it might just be your technique that needs revising with the Squat.
Most people just drop straight down while squatting, causing them to lean way forward and go way on their toes. On your toes will cause more of your Quads to fire up, but to invlove your entire leg (Quads/Hams/Glutes..) - Try to think of Squatting as the same action you would take before you sit on the toilet bowl. So just don't go straight down... the first thing to move will be your "hips back", then you begin to sit back which causes you to go on your heals.
You can actually catch Arnold begining his Squats in the same manner in Pumping Iron... as well as Lee Priest in his video. The box Squat can help you with this.
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RE: squat problem - 8/29/2005 10:15:23 AM
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supremefresh
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oh also, when u squat --sky your eyes (keep you chin up and eyes on the ceiling) -- that might also help
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