Squats question...

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  • danimalkeys
    danimalkeys Posts: 982 Member
    They also pretty much remove the need for major ab work due to having to keep your core rigid and balanced with the bar.

    Honestly, I think this is a myth, maybe wishful thinking. Even at 1RM weight, your abs are not really getting "worked". They are only stabilizing the core. It's like saying your legs get hit on the overhead press... sorta, but not really.

    Isn't the purpose of your abs to support/stabilize? I'd think that they'd get enough work with squats and deads that you wouldn't need direct work. If someones routine is leg press and machine stuff, then yeah, they might need some direct work.

    I've had some pretty good ab soreness after squats/deadlift workouts before. They definitely get worked when you are pushing your limits with the weight. Of course, it all depends on your goals as to whether you want to do additional work for them.
  • 1capybara
    1capybara Posts: 162 Member

    Most people will find their quads are weaker than their hammies and glutes when they begin strength training, once you've been training for a bit you'll probably find the soreness becomes a bit more universal.
    ah yes, universal soreness!
  • j6o4
    j6o4 Posts: 871 Member
    candito training hq

    Search this guy up on youtube. He will teach you both highbar squat and low bar squat.
  • FrnkLft
    FrnkLft Posts: 1,821 Member
    candito training hq

    Search this guy up on youtube. He will teach you both highbar squat and low bar squat.

    Absoluely, Candito is awesome. Keep in mind though that most of his stuff is high bar squatting.

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