posted Sat, 03/09/2013 - 09:50
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I've seen several threads on here inquiring about how to increase your squats and whatnot and I figured I'd post this article with the hopes of helping those who are looking for an increase with their squats.
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/an_explosive_squ...
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Squats r hands down the best leg exercise IMO. I like alternating back squats w front squats the following week. In addition w some drop sets and supersets n there.
Wardi77You got the right idea bro! I am impressed. I alternate with high reps and heavy weights every now and then, my legs respond very well to high reps.
Mine grow like weeds,when I do 4 sets of 20 reps....superset w lunges. I enjoy high reps also I respond better to them !
Squatting 101: www.deepsquatter.com
Squats and deads are the best!
you know a true lifter when you see him do legs. squating is a must. how many guys do you know that say lets hit the gym and when you ask what are you working today, and these guys NEVER say legs......i know a ton. lol Your upper body will only grow so much with never doing legs.
I mean it is possible to have good legs without squatting, but i feel most injuries are form related. I preach perfect form on squat ass to grass (ATG) as well. You also know a true lifter when you see them squatting and they are going all the way down! I hate those guys who throw plate after plate on and don't even hit parallel.
some sort of squats are needed but i thik great legs can be built without barbel squats
hack squat is a good alternative
Of course you dont have to squat to have legs. Its just an amazing exercise that is great for the whole body. Although I love squats and now that I love them I would never train legs without them. I do agree that Large legs can be acheived without them. If you like hack squats check out my post about Reverse Hack Squats. Try the exercise and if you would give me some feedback.
Wardi77I agree, although some lifters cannot or will not squat because they might have a bad knee, or a bad back, which is understandable. I love squatting. Leg day, next to back are the days when I don't even need any preworkout supps to get me psyched. Knowing I'm stepping under the bar and having the weight on my back is enough.
Fantastic article about squatting. All 100% solid advice right there. Especially for the raw lifter!
If you want to develop a truly powerful squat I'd reconsider
http://www.westside-barbell.com/westside-articles/PDF.Files/04PDF/Box%20...
The men at westside have the strongest legs in the world!
Good info, I'm going heavy again this cycle! I'm going to break last years records! Just tested my Deadlift and got 455 Raw! My max last year was 475 with straps. Gonna break 500 this cycle! +2
Wardi77Thanks G and I hope you hit 600 on the Deads!
good info!
I love to do squats very much a power builder!
Wardi77I agree...nothing gets me fired up like squats and deadlifts.