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squats

  1. K

    Half rack or squat stand

    So decided just build up a gym in the backroom, planning make a lifting platform but was wondering about this rack not sure if it be snap city or Im just better off getting a squat stand. Half rack / Squat Rack S1 - World Fitness Force USA Squat Stands | Gym Equipment
  2. S

    Rippetoe on Squats (article)

    T-Nation Mark Rippetoe article Squat Mechanics: A Deep Analysis When you squat, use your hips. This will require a more horizontal back angle than you think. You may have heard that you must stay upright when you squat, with as vertical a back angle as possible. You've heard wrong. Think...
  3. Goosey

    H.i.T

    http://youtu.be/EGcVb3wBL_Q this is how I workout mostly when using machines, I'm using machines more often now. 1. you can see perfect form 2. Pre-fatiguing 3. Perfect use on the smith 4. Incredibly high heart rate 5. Going to fatigue
  4. Shrek

    Sissy Squats

    Anyone do these? Haven't done them in a while. Thinking of adding them in. I like the nice stretch at the bottom. Can't do this with regular squats. [emoji108] [emoji108] [emoji106]
  5. morgan000

    Squats Issues???

    Just wondering if anyone has or had any issues with squats like I currently have? I have decided to go back to basics especially with my knee problems and try to get ATG squats happening. I previously have never bothered with form or going below parallel and I think I have suffered for it. So...
  6. Neddysmith

    Training a female suggestions?

    Hey Guys, I have been asked my a female friend to train her and help her out. First off I am not a qualified PT or anything like that, she knows this and is fine with it, just going to do some training with her and show her the ropes and setup with a program etc and some advice to get her...
  7. A

    Burping when doing squats and DL's

    anyone else have trouble with Burping when doing squats and DL's
  8. Shrek

    What are you or what did you train today?

    Not everyone has a log so here you can post what you did or are going to do.
  9. Raulski

    Sumo squats & deadlifts

    Hi. If I were to do sumo squats & deadlifts exclusively, would that affect my results much? I know sumos are supposed to target inner thighs more but does it really make a big difference? My lower back doesn't like leaning forward at all during squats & deads but if I point my toes & knees way...
  10. A

    17 year old 100 lb girl squats 340 + lbs ATG!

    100 lb 17 year old teen girl in highschool squats 340 + lbs, more than 3x bodyweight!
  11. 0ni

    Full body

    Let's have a full body thread. Who here trains full body? I always really liked it. There is a big shift lately towards spending a day on each lift and body part splits. I've never grown as much on these types of training though and never got as strong! List some good full body workouts below...
  12. A

    How did you learn to do proper deadlifts and squats?

    Did you get a personal trainer? Did you have friends to show you proper technique? or did you observe others
  13. A

    How many times a week do you train legs?

    Do any of you train them twice or more per week? Did you notice any difference from training them only once?
  14. A

    Pre-Workout Supplement Thread

    What have you guys found that is really good on the market
  15. A

    Grip for front squats

    Crossed Arm Grip Clean Grip which grip do you prefer?
  16. A

    Zercher squats?

    seriously... who the heck is doing these?
  17. P

    improving squats and deads 5x5 hitting wall

    Hey all, new to the forum but have been on and off weight training for several years. I've been consistently at it about 8 months now and have hit a very low wall on squats and dead lifts.. I've been doing 5*5 with dead/press one day, squat and bench the other. Usually twice each workout each...
  18. M

    INJURY List

    Hi all, Thought I would list the injuries I have ahd since i started training.. These are since I started a little over 2 years ago (could be why i never did anything physical before) :) 3 Months after I started thought i would try lunges Pulled a muscle, legs out of action for a bit. 6...
  19. H

    Front Squats/Back Squats

    So I came across this squat program the other day, messed me up more than I was expecting. You take 65% of your 1RM Front Squat and do 7 Front Squats and 13 Back Squats with no rest between other than to rack bar on your back x 4 sets. Give it a go and let me know what you think, maybe I'm just...
  20. 0ni

    Hamstrings – the most over-rated muscle group for squats

    http://pushingitfurther.com/?p=106
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