Squats

[Mack Of All Trades]

I have a problem. I have seen that one of the best excercises for bulking up the legs is the squat. However, I can only work out at home, so I have a barbell and weights but no cage or power rack. Therefore, I find it EXTREMELY dangerous to use the weight I desire to get my legs bulked up. I cant lift the weights on to my neck in order to do the squat, and even if I could I know it would be extremely difficult to take it off once I am done. I have no spotter, just so you know.

Is there any way I can do squats with a heavy weight WIHOUT using a barbell? I need to be as safe as possible and dont want to risk serious injury.

 

[The Great Juan]

Maybe front squats would be a good option, however, you are limited to a weight you can clean to you shoulders which may be too light for you. It would be better than no squats though for sure.

 

[Mack Of All Trades]

I already figured it out. Dumbell squats.

Thanks for your help.

 

[DJ Girevik]

Deadlifts or hack squats (which are like deadlifts but with the bar behind you instead of in front of you)