Squats

[Greyho]

So, I usually do my squats with 8 lb weights in each hand, and do arm extensions as I squat. Is there anything I can add to this besides the weights?

Thanks!

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

So, I usually do my squats with 8 lb weights in each hand, and do arm extensions as I squat. Is there anything I can add to this besides the weights?

Thanks!

what is an arm extension?

[Greyho]

what is an arm extension?

Whatever the fuck you call it. dfkgjdfkg

When you put your arms up to the side while youre SqWATing.

[VIGOROUSJONESY]

as u squat goin down u raise arms out

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

gotcha.

[Greyho]

So is that really all I can add to the mix? I hold 10 lbs in each hand when I lunge, but leave my arms to the side. If I use maybe say, 5's, can I extend to the front without hurting my back?

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

my opinion on this will be biased and i know some may not like it..but here it goes.

forget about extending the arms when doing squats. it does nothing (generally speaking). My advice, grab a 10-15lb bar and put it on your back and squat it. IF you want shoulder work, just do some shoulder presses as well as a separate exercise.

just my .02

[Greyho]

my opinion on this will be biased and i know some may not like it..but here it goes.

forget about extending the arms when doing squats. it does nothing (generally speaking). My advice, grab a 10-15lb bar and put it on your back and squat it. IF you want shoulder work, just do some shoulder presses as well as a separate exercise.

just my .02

Definitely makes sense, and I am going to try it tomorrow morning.

Thank you!

[MashkaNYC]

do jump squats

[eL FryEdo]

since your not using that much weight id advise on going ass to ground ... much better for you ... at least come within 3-6"'s of the ground and it will work your muscles 100x better

[JerZgirL]

my opinion on this will be biased and i know some may not like it..but here it goes.

forget about extending the arms when doing squats. it does nothing (generally speaking). My advice, grab a 10-15lb bar and put it on your back and squat it. IF you want shoulder work, just do some shoulder presses as well as a separate exercise.

just my .02

they're good stuff. I do arnold presses. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone

[tommy_guns]

if u really wanna kill it get a 10 to 12 inch box squat and rock back onto the box. dont touch and go make sure to rock back.

Box Squats > Squat

IMO squats should always be down with a box. they are harder and much more effective than squating without

[kroms]

if u really wanna kill it get a 10 to 12 inch box squat and rock back onto the box. dont touch and go make sure to rock back.

Box Squats > Squat

IMO squats should always be down with a box. they are harder and much more effective than squating without

this confuses me...can you provide a pic or something..

[Cher]

why are you using such pussy weights to do legs? You break a hip or something grandma?

[johnp]

if u really wanna kill it get a 10 to 12 inch box squat and rock back onto the box. dont touch and go make sure to rock back.

Box Squats > Squat

IMO squats should always be down with a box. they are harder and much more effective than squating without

[AlterEgo]

If I'm understanding this correctly, when you're going into your upward motion your arms are out in front of you, so the weight is in front of you? I think that's taking away from the hamstring and glute aspects of the squat. I'd use the bar like DK said, or at least keep the dumbbells down at your sides.

N.

[GOLDEN]

squat a midget

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

if u really wanna kill it get a 10 to 12 inch box squat and rock back onto the box. dont touch and go make sure to rock back.

Box Squats > Squat

IMO squats should always be down with a box. they are harder and much more effective than squating without

i dont agree with this. full squats will always > box squats.

box squats are a good supplement to full squats. no box needed


(just reference, those arent pounds. those are kilos lol. so each red is 55lb, and blue is 45)


dont get me wrong, box squats are GREAT supplement to a full squat. they help teach posterior chain activation but should never be subbed for the full thing

[nycxtcgirl69]

i do squats with a bar on my back with 100 on the smith machine, i find it a much better work out then with dumnbells

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

i do squats with a bar on my back with 100 on the smith machine, i find it a much better work out then with dumnbells

try it with a regular barbell not in the smith machine and see how it feels