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Thread: squats are a waste of time and not worth the risk

post 1700684963 05-04-2024, 11:33 AM
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squats are a waste of time and not worth the risk

you can build legs with lunges and bulgarian split squats without the risk of fuking up your back
post 1700685233 05-04-2024, 11:41 AM
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I can barely squat much at all. I can do like 225 lbs 4 reps for 4 sets. That's about it. Too much pressure on my back and knees.

I still do them though
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post 1700685263 05-04-2024, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted By johnnydeep1⏩
I can barely squat much at all. I can do like 225 lbs 4 reps for 4 sets. That's about it. Too much pressure on my back and knees.

I still do them though
ok.
post 1700685443 05-04-2024, 11:47 AM
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barbell back squats are absolutely a waste of time. they also increase hunger by so much, which isn't good for cutting

bodyweight squats, pistol squats, bulgarian split squats, goblet squats are all better

box jumps and sprints are functional, and useful through everyday life (escaping, jumping over stuff, etc)
post 1700685553 05-04-2024, 11:48 AM
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Squats are gay
post 1700685593 05-04-2024, 11:49 AM
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Most people need to work on their mobility before they squat heavy. Squats are absolutely not a waste of time, strong cope from those who can't squat
post 1700685603 05-04-2024, 11:49 AM
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They only fuk up your back if you're a soft ass biatch
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post 1700686023 05-04-2024, 12:01 PM
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I am old school and think that people who dont squat are simply afraid to put in the hard work.

Sure, some people have injuries but most dont.
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post 1700686073 05-04-2024, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted By GaryRidgway⏩
They only fuk up your back if you're a soft ass biatch
Squat on this homo
post 1700686773 05-04-2024, 12:25 PM
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You can always do leg press I guess.
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post 1700686883 05-04-2024, 12:29 PM
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Squats are not a waste of time. But people are stupid and they do not understand that they need to work on their mobility, form and technique and NOT use moron weights when doing them.

Aged brahs, could skip deadlifting but should try to keep bench pressing and squatting, LIGHT.
post 1700687323 05-04-2024, 12:44 PM
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This thread is cope

Squats are great
post 1700687453 05-04-2024, 12:47 PM
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Hack squats are better anyways. Can go insanely hard on the legs and still have a fresh back for a pull workout a few days later
post 1700687463 05-04-2024, 12:48 PM
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Squatting is a natural human movement pattern but I get what you’re saying.
post 1700687483 05-04-2024, 12:49 PM
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I hate squatting, which is the primary reason I do them.
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