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post 1572319771 01-28-2019, 01:57 PM
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How crucial is squatting on leg day?

Maybe/probably just being a little bitch, but I dread leg day because of it. Got long, skinny legs and osgood schlaughters from growing so fast when I was a kid. Can’t get my squat past 185...lol sad I know. Is this enough to put on size for my poverty legs?

SLDL: 4x6-10
Leg press: 4x6-10
Hack squat: 3x6-10
Lying leg curl: 4x6-10
Leg extensions: 4x6-10

Hit standing calf press for 4x8-12
Sitting calf press for 4x8-12 twice a week for calves
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post 1572320041 01-28-2019, 01:59 PM
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I don't even squat anymore. too heavy. I do bodyweight jump squats
post 1572320201 01-28-2019, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted By Droopdx⏩
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Yea that sounds about right
Hm.

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post 1572320221 01-28-2019, 02:03 PM
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Extremely crucial
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post 1572320241 01-28-2019, 02:03 PM
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The question you should be asking yourself is "How crucial is doing leg day without squatting"
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post 1572320401 01-28-2019, 02:04 PM
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Everything starts around squatting...then you do the rest lol
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post 1572320461 01-28-2019, 02:05 PM
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Fine.
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post 1572320501 01-28-2019, 02:05 PM
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The hype around squats and deadlifts has grown to mythical levels in the past 5-6 years.

I stopped doing both, not a single phuck given.
post 1572320541 01-28-2019, 02:05 PM
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I normally do squats + 3-4 accessory exercises for everything else.

The other day decided I'd do 10x10 squats. lel, best leg workout i've ever had.
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post 1572320561 01-28-2019, 02:05 PM
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I’m just being a pussy, thanks for confirming that for me
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post 1572320581 01-28-2019, 02:06 PM
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Just suck it up and do them first OP.
post 1572320771 01-28-2019, 02:08 PM
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Just double up on leg press
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post 1572320801 01-28-2019, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted By lsiberian⏩
Just suck it up and do them first OP.
I do if there's a squat rack available, never know at LA fitness in January. If I do leg presses first I usually skip squats, but never skip SLDL
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post 1572320921 01-28-2019, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted By bobbydigitaloa⏩
Everything starts around squatting...then you do the rest lol
This.

I tried to abandon squats, but it wasn't the same. Switched to high bar ATG. The weights are lower, but my quads have never felt more of a burn of leg day. Maybe change up the way you squat?
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post 1572321331 01-28-2019, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted By Cinderblock⏩
The hype around squats and deadlifts has grown to mythical levels in the past 5-6 years.

I stopped doing both, not a single phuck given.
What’s your leg day look like then?
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post 1572321601 01-28-2019, 02:16 PM
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I quit some time ago, too quad dominate + sitting at a desk 8 hours a day. Knees were hurting and I felt I wasn't getting anywhere.
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Originally Posted By MikeLowrrrey⏩
I quit some time ago, too quad dominate + sitting at a desk 8 hours a day. Knees were hurting and I felt I wasn't getting anywhere.
I sit at a desk all day too
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post 1572321771 01-28-2019, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted By MikeLowrrrey⏩
I quit some time ago, too quad dominate + sitting at a desk 8 hours a day. Knees were hurting and I felt I wasn't getting anywhere.
What does sitting at a desk have to do with squatting and knee health?
Are you not entertained?

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post 1572321801 01-28-2019, 02:19 PM
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If you're not going to squat, make the hack squats your main output. And add bands/reverse bands to make it a MUCH better exercise.
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Let me get this right
You prefer hack squats to normal squats?
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post 1572321881 01-28-2019, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted By Droopdx⏩
What’s your leg day look like then?
Pretty much just machines

Stairmaster warmup 20 mins
Leg press
Barbell Lunges
Leg extensions
Hamstring curls
Calf raises
post 1572322001 01-28-2019, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted By melDorado⏩
Let me get this right
You prefer hack squats to normal squats?
I enjoy squatting, so I do both. But I could make the argument from a growth perspective, heavy banded hacks are > a traditional barbell squat. Yes
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Originally Posted By omnip0tent⏩
What does sitting at a desk have to do with squatting and knee health?
Everything iirc. Sleep/weak glutes = sht squat form. And I have Anterior pelvic tilt

I'm subbing in lunges for now and will try contracting glutes during stiff legged deadlifts. Otherwise Idk how else to get glutes involved.
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If squat racks are unavail, then wait around for one to open.

Squats should be your first exercise on leg day period. Dont worry about not getting past 185. We've all been at our sticking points. You'll get through eventually.
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Throw in lunges and Bulgarians if you don't want to squat
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Originally Posted By melDorado⏩
Let me get this right
You prefer hack squats to normal squats?
I hate them both tbh lol. Hack squat is always open for some reason, and there’s only two squat racks at my gym, so instead of waiting around for one to open up I’ll hit leg press, and hack squat first then won’t feel like squatting after my legs are already toast
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miscers don't lift let alone have a leg day lmao
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For best results, I would recommend squatting... but it is not essential like some people make out.
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Originally Posted By Droopdx⏩
I hate them both tbh lol. Hack squat is always open for some reason, and there’s only two squat racks at my gym, so instead of waiting around for one to open up I’ll hit leg press, and hack squat first then won’t feel like squatting after my legs are already toast
I always hated leg press because it feels like I end up curling up and putting pressure on my spine. What is your squat form like?
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Originally Posted By Muzzlrpress⏩
I always hated leg press because it feels like I end up curling up and putting pressure on my spine. What is your squat form like?
Toes pointed out, wide stance. Go as low as I can and try not to use my lower back to lift the weight. Never recorded before, and have long ass legs so it could look goofy for all I know lol
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