Comments on: Legs Workout (1) – Barbell Squat

By: John

John — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:41:12 +0000

Well illustrated article. When you start the movement it is important to move your butt back first.
The timing that works for me is:
Down Phase=Butt back, down 1,2,3
At the bottom=Hold, hup
Going up (powering up) = 1, 2

“Butt back, down 1, 2, 3 hold, hup, 1, 2

The end of a set is usually heralded by at least one swear word but that is not compulsory!

Stay Well Stay Happy
John

By: avpwilson

avpwilson — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:41:49 +0000

To Os: I don’t think you will get a huge butt, but you will be building muscle in your butt which will make it more firm and if you continue and lift heavy you could get some mass but it would take a while.

By: Os

Os — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:02:49 +0000

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.

By: webchic

webchic — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:50:37 +0000

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!

By: Angie Tan

Angie Tan — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:07:40 +0000

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.

By: Mun

Mun — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:11:45 +0000

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.

By: nn

nn — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 05:34:30 +0000

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.

By: nn

nn — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 05:30:04 +0000

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