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بنيت هذا آلة خصوصا أن يمسك القضيب إن أنت تكون يعجز أن يقف [بك-وب]. Put the safety catch pins low enough so you can squat full depth without hitting them on the way down, but high enough that they will prevent a total collapse of the weight onto your body should you miss the lift.
Pardon me for saying this again - barbell squats have to be done VERY carefully. Otherwise, excess strain can be placed on the spine and cause serious injury. Gradual injury over a period of time can occur too. Still, squat is the “the King of exercises” because it induces more and faster muscle growth than any other exercise. Franco Colombu, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ken Waller
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thatjames // Aug 28, 2007 at 10:11 am
Can leg presses substitute squats? Cos I really hate squats. :)
aw // Aug 28, 2007 at 11:32 am
I notice the vertical stands of the Smith machines are angled (ie, not perpendicular to the floor). Do you think this be a concern? And which side should you be using it for the squat and bench press? Angled towards you, or away from you?
Jeff // Aug 28, 2007 at 1:22 pm
When you say that it induces more, faster muscle growth — is that in the legs alone? Or in the rest of the body, too? I am a cyclist, and my legs are really muscular as it stands — do I still need to do squats as part of the total workout experience?
nn // Aug 28, 2007 at 1:30 pm
You might want to put in your blog that it is better to start with squat without weight first. Only start the squat with weight after get the correct squat form
nn // Aug 28, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Sorry, correction of my comment. You do put the recommendation to start with squat without weight.
Another thing is about the Youtube squat demonstration. It looks like there is one mistake for the demonstrator. He locked his knee when squat up.
Mun // Aug 28, 2007 at 9:11 pm
To thatjames: Leg Press also works on quadriceps, hamstrings and calves, but not so much on glutes (butts). Somehow, because of the angle of the muscles being stressed, you do not find other exercise which can totally replace the other one. Just like dumbbell curls will never replace straight barbell curls for biceps.
To aw: As for squat using Smith Machine. Some believe it takes the body through an unnatural range of motion, which may cause injuries and imbalances. My advice is, if you are a beginer to learn squat, try it out using Smith machine. Otherwise, barbell squat without Smith Machine is preferred. Also, I have always tried to avoid Smith Machine which is angled.
To Jeff: Theoretically, the major muscle growth will be on the thighs. However, many believe that squat will help other muscles growth, including upper body. I have no solid proof on this claim.
To nn: Thanks for pointing out. I am trying to get other squat videos which shows front and side barbell squat done correctly. Found others but they are more for hardcore bodybuilding type and I do not want to frighten this blog readers (many are beginners). If you find any better barbell squat video, do let me know.
Angie Tan // Aug 29, 2007 at 12:07 pm
cool!!
i’m not strong enough to perform this using the barbell, but i think my trainer will ask me to perform this when my body is stronger.
i’m doing a modified version using the ball (back on the ball against the wall) and holding weights in my hands.
the squat is very intense and i think i strained my knees in the process because i’ve not done it before.
otherwise, it’s a good exercise.
webchic // Aug 31, 2007 at 8:50 pm
I use to hate barbell squats when I first do it in the pump class 2-3 years ago but now find it cool after being pick so many times to squat correctly ( I like to be at the front due to my short eyes sight,hehe.) and now I really enjoy it especially when I can feel it right with 30 kg weight on the bar and the track of music was just long enough for me to feel totally satisfy after all( I am 164/54 kgs). Good point from nn I was being pick on that point from my instructor often before. Cheers!
Os // Nov 25, 2007 at 4:02 am
Sorry for the bump but I would like to know if I do squats will I get a huge butt?
Because I most definitely do not want big glutes.