Ugh, squats!

wtfdude · 03-03-2008, 07:40 PM

I currently do not have access to a squat machine or free weights that will allow me to safely squat...

Are there any make-shift way to get around this or am I just plain screwed?

Are there any other ways to obtain the same effect as squatting?

Thanks.

joekerr31 · 03-03-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtfdude

I currently do not have access to a squat machine or free weights that will allow me to safely squat...

Are there any make-shift way to get around this or am I just plain screwed?

Are there any other ways to obtain the same effect as squatting?

Thanks.

squat against the wall and hold it as long as you can over and over.

that sh*t is damn hard.

Mad Manic · 03-03-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtfdude

I currently do not have access to a squat machine or free weights that will allow me to safely squat...

Are there any make-shift way to get around this or am I just plain screwed?

Are there any other ways to obtain the same effect as squatting?

Thanks.

Smith Squats, Hack Squats and maybe Leg Press can be used to good effect. Just make sure you go deep, full range of motion. Also do SLDLs, Leg Curls etc. to balance it out. Lunges can be good also but IMO inferior to the ones I mentioned there.

MM

bmxcetera · 03-03-2008, 07:53 PM

without weights, wall sits like JoeKerr said and jump squats are hard. With weights, leg press, lunge, quad extensions.

wtfdude · 03-03-2008, 07:57 PM

Thanks much everyone!

wolf116 · 03-06-2008, 01:29 AM

hack squat or powerclean to a front squat.

Slone · 03-06-2008, 06:05 AM

Do single leg split squats:

http://exrx.net/WeightExercises/Quad...plitSquat.html

Even if you don't have weights, you can invent some. Fill two empty milk gallons with water and grab one in each hand. Better yet, buy a cheap dumbell set. Stick your back leg on a chair or your bed. Split squats are tough and they might be too hard for you though, you'll have to prove it to yourself.

thehexman · 03-06-2008, 06:24 AM

I got a good idea from PE at school:

Get Swiss Ball. Put tit between yourself and a wall. Squat up and down, keeping your back to the ball and the ball on the wall. If you want, you can make your own weights, for example by filling water into milk jugs, using beer casks, pail filled with something (make sure it has a good handle).

Be creative. I just built myself a push-up "machine". However, if you find that it hurts your back, joints or whatever, stop.

speed dawg · 03-06-2008, 09:30 AM

Is this really that hard?? You know the movement you make. Go pick up something heavy, keep your back straight and squat with it. You don't have to have a d@mn barbell and squat rack.

Pretty common sense unless you're just a retard. Rig up a bar if you have to Grab two heavy sandbags by your side and squat with them. It will help build your grip too. You can do the same thing with lunges.

I do my entire workout outside, with no gym equipment. Strictly using things I find in my garage.

03-03-2008, 07:40 PM	#1
wtfdude Don Juan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	Ugh, squats! I currently do not have access to a squat machine or free weights that will allow me to safely squat... Are there any make-shift way to get around this or am I just plain screwed? Are there any other ways to obtain the same effect as squatting? Thanks.

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thehexman Don Juan Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 90	I got a good idea from PE at school: Get Swiss Ball. Put tit between yourself and a wall. Squat up and down, keeping your back to the ball and the ball on the wall. If you want, you can make your own weights, for example by filling water into milk jugs, using beer casks, pail filled with something (make sure it has a good handle). Be creative. I just built myself a push-up "machine". However, if you find that it hurts your back, joints or whatever, stop. __________________ The lesson I want to leave you with... is that... we have within us the capacity to manufacture the very commodity we are constantly chasing when we choose experience. -- Dan Gilbert

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speed dawg Master Don Juan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Dirty South Age: 32 Posts: 1,572	Is this really that hard?? You know the movement you make. Go pick up something heavy, keep your back straight and squat with it. You don't have to have a d@mn barbell and squat rack. Pretty common sense unless you're just a retard. Rig up a bar if you have to Grab two heavy sandbags by your side and squat with them. It will help build your grip too. You can do the same thing with lunges. I do my entire workout outside, with no gym equipment. Strictly using things I find in my garage. __________________ "ANYTHING that you can't say NO to, is your MASTER. And YOU are it's SLAVE." - Victory Unlimited "Find a way. Rack your brains and find a way." - Vypros

03-03-2008, 07:53 PM	#4
bmxcetera Master Don Juan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: D.C. Posts: 871	without weights, wall sits like JoeKerr said and jump squats are hard. With weights, leg press, lunge, quad extensions.

03-03-2008, 07:57 PM	#5
wtfdude Don Juan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	Thanks much everyone!

03-06-2008, 01:29 AM	#6
wolf116 Master Don Juan Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,719	hack squat or powerclean to a front squat.

03-06-2008, 06:05 AM	#7
Slone Don Juan Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 34	Do single leg split squats: http://exrx.net/WeightExercises/Quad...plitSquat.html Even if you don't have weights, you can invent some. Fill two empty milk gallons with water and grab one in each hand. Better yet, buy a cheap dumbell set. Stick your back leg on a chair or your bed. Split squats are tough and they might be too hard for you though, you'll have to prove it to yourself.