Same. Im not in it to be a big ass BB lookin mf.
Just lift what you can and stay healthy shyt.
Does any other Workout brehs not do squats or deadlifts?
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Just lift what you can and stay healthy shyt.
FreedMind
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I've never been able to squat effectively. Was finally seeing improvements over the past year before I hurt my lower back around the last week of this past May.
I actually posted it in the gym's random thoughts thread, I thought I slipped a disc. Doc told me he didn't believe that I had a slipped disc based on his examination, but nonetheless I'm just barely getting back to feeling 100%.
That pain was no joke, you literally can't do anything without wincing. Can't sit without having to constantly adjust, afraid to turn to your side when you're laying down, dropping something on the floor and suddenly panicking just trying to figure out how you're gonna manage to pick it up..
Part of me believes that my collapsed arch in both my feet play a huge role in my posture / low back problems, but at this point I'm too shook to even try squatting again.
I actually posted it in the gym's random thoughts thread, I thought I slipped a disc. Doc told me he didn't believe that I had a slipped disc based on his examination, but nonetheless I'm just barely getting back to feeling 100%.
That pain was no joke, you literally can't do anything without wincing. Can't sit without having to constantly adjust, afraid to turn to your side when you're laying down, dropping something on the floor and suddenly panicking just trying to figure out how you're gonna manage to pick it up..
Part of me believes that my collapsed arch in both my feet play a huge role in my posture / low back problems, but at this point I'm too shook to even try squatting again.
I actually fukked my back up doing leg extensions than squats or deadlifts;Imagine that. You’d think the supposedly safer exercise will actually protect you but nah.
Also, I never ever ego lift. Had to go way down again in deadlift just to make sure my form was right and then do slow increases every week. Not interested in squatting or deadlifting super huge numbers anyway.
Also, I never ever ego lift. Had to go way down again in deadlift just to make sure my form was right and then do slow increases every week. Not interested in squatting or deadlifting super huge numbers anyway.
I don't squat no more than 315. I don't do deadlifts anymore...shyts pointless. Kali Muscle dont do them at all
O.T.I.S.
Veteran
You really don't have to squat if you don't want to
And I was a big advocate of the squat...
Not really anymore and you don't really need high weight. Jumping lunges (with dumbells), back exstensions (also help hammstrings) leg press, hamstring curls, etc.
Trust me. Squats are great for your cardio, core, hitting most of your legs fairly easily but its not a requirement
Ive had 2 leg surgeries. I freeweight squat 135/20 for 2 sets, machine press about 275 working my way up for about 3 sets, hamstring curls for 5 sets, and do calves mixed in with shoulder shrugs about 2 days a week..
Then when hitting heavybag I do about 50-150 bodyweight squats before every workout (mainly to practice dipping/slipping but it's basically a squat)
Thats it. If you don't squat just go higher reps/volume on other leg exercises. I don't deadlift anymore but never cared to with a straight bar. Straight bars is all my gym has
And I was a big advocate of the squat...
Not really anymore and you don't really need high weight. Jumping lunges (with dumbells), back exstensions (also help hammstrings) leg press, hamstring curls, etc.
Trust me. Squats are great for your cardio, core, hitting most of your legs fairly easily but its not a requirement
Ive had 2 leg surgeries. I freeweight squat 135/20 for 2 sets, machine press about 275 working my way up for about 3 sets, hamstring curls for 5 sets, and do calves mixed in with shoulder shrugs about 2 days a week..
Then when hitting heavybag I do about 50-150 bodyweight squats before every workout (mainly to practice dipping/slipping but it's basically a squat)
Thats it. If you don't squat just go higher reps/volume on other leg exercises. I don't deadlift anymore but never cared to with a straight bar. Straight bars is all my gym has
Mortal1
Superstar
Bodyweight Single legs squats are a good alternative for those afraid of the weights. I've been doing single-leg squats with my weight vest for about two weeks now can really see the definition in my quads and it's helped my bad knee a lot.
Music Fiend
Superstar
IMO its pointless to be in the gym and neglect legs.
when in squatting regularly, I really start getting in my gains bag all over. And if done right, squating without going overboard will strengthen your core/back along with your legs.
Keeps the injuries away
when in squatting regularly, I really start getting in my gains bag all over. And if done right, squating without going overboard will strengthen your core/back along with your legs.
Keeps the injuries away
Stopped doing them months ago. They're unnecessary
I'm not trying to mess up my back plus Nobody cares about how your legs look anyway
I do light body weight squats. Weight Squats and deadlifts seem like an invitation to back problems in old age.
DJ Paul's Arm
Veteran
I was one of those trying to push as much weight as I can with squats and deadlifts. Then I said to myself “the fukk is you doing? You ain’t competing or trying to get on mens fitness. You fukk up your back and it’s a wrap!”
Stuck to machines ever since.
Stuck to machines ever since.
You're basically a faq if you do neither.
You're basically a faq if you do neither.
Drip Bayless
Superstar
No one said you gotta deadlift 5 plates every week, but a grown man who lifts weights for the purpose of gaining strength/mass should be deadlifting/squatting regularly