my goal is to just get stronger, i dont wanna look big without being strong
i much more prefer looking weak but being strong than looking strong and being weak

ive never really associated my lifting as functional movements except maybe jumping for when i play sports, but not much other than that lifes not physically demanding

were you asking about my deadlift to compare how much squat i could do?

Try a 135 lb squat. See how it goes. Go from there.

yeah, since leg press doesnt really give a good indication, a well trained persons dl is generally a bit higher than the squat

i'd recommend adding squats in, not only because theyre more functional but theyre also a good exercise to gain strength/size and integrate the muscles youve been training individually

All weeaboo trash should die

I've done it before, I put it into my routine for a couple weeks but then i went back to my regular leg routine for a few reasons
one being i was told to avoid squats and also i didn't feel comfortable with the exercise in general (whether i was doing it properly etc), so i felt id be better sticking with what i know



ok, thanks for the input



second person this thread XD

This post was edited by Ramy on Sep 9 2015 10:20pm

squats are an exercise used in therapy aswell as training, unless you have a specific condition (joint problems, tendonitis, etc) stopping you from doing them, there is no reason to avoid them

not feeling comfortable with the exercise is another reason to do them to master the movement rather than not being able to do them at all, u only get better by doing them

e/ meaning unless the person who told you to avoid squats is your health professional, its a load of bull, probably their own excuse to skip legs

This post was edited by Qwaze on Sep 9 2015 10:49pm

Really confuses me when people would squat when there is probably a leg press nearby. Squat is probably the mlst overated movement, followed by the deadlift. Not functional in the slightest.
Oh brb let me put this heavy as fuk skinny bar on my back and squat with it - oh yeh really functional in the real world

he was saying heavy squating will increase chances of joint problems and back problems

something along the lines that all weight lifting wears and tears your body over time but squats are higher on the list and thats why he avoids them



heh, i agree with it being overrated but...
pretty sure squats help a lot with jumping and running

Man you are so right. Thanks for explaining this in detail.

I stop doing squats from now on.

Great advisor here, people!

Np bro i probably just saved ur back n ur knees