Squat Substitute (Lack of weights)

brandileah111
brandileah111 Posts: 399 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
We just moved and no longer have our squat rack/home setup, nor can I afford a gym. I'm looking for an effective substitute for barbell squats. I have a few dumbells, and I know I can't get heavy enough with them for longterm...is there ANY other way?

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  • steve_mfp
    steve_mfp Posts: 170 Member
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHyOk0TuXcc

    I'd also recommend his app/book. When i'm traveling or out of the country and do not have an access to gym equipment.
  • GradatimFerociter
    GradatimFerociter Posts: 296 Member
    Goblet squat.
  • brandileah111
    brandileah111 Posts: 399 Member
    Won't I sort of "max out" what I can do with these using bodyweight or dumbells?
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    Split squats ( with one leg behind you on a chair or bench) are good and you could progress up the dumbells or lunges.

    ETA: once you max out on the dumbells on split squats you could start doing them one legged without the chair (pistol squats, I think)

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