Why don't you squat?

RyanWilson1993
RyanWilson1993 Posts: 409 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I noticed at my gym I am the only one that does a true barbell squat not with a smith machine but an actual squat rack, and regular 45lb barbell. so what holds you back from squatting?
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  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    Nothing, I do squats at home with an actual barbell.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Well, it's bench press day.

    We squat on Saturdays. :drinker:
  • bdamaster60
    bdamaster60 Posts: 595 Member
    I can see why people don't like to squat. It's not an easy exercise. But you gotta do what you gotta do!
  • elprincipito
    elprincipito Posts: 1,200 Member
    cause i only work out chest and biceps brah
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    I don't do barbell squats because I work out at home and I don't have space for a squat rack.


    I do dumbbell squats and Bulgarian split squats, which, in my experience, are a bit more challenging (for me) than traditional back squats.


    But WAY TO GO BRO!
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    I think for a lot of guys who don't squat it falls into 2 categories:

    1) It's hard (harder than bench press anyway)
    2) Legs aren't a glamour muscle. A lot of men seem to love to workout chest/abs/biceps as if that's all the ladies like looking at!

    Squatting's awesome!
  • elprincipito
    elprincipito Posts: 1,200 Member
    A lot of men seem to love to workout chest/abs/biceps as if that's all the ladies like looking at!
    You're a wizard Heidi.
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    I do Full Squats twice a week. One power day, and one Hypertrophy day (speed work) in my routine.
  • hdsqrl
    hdsqrl Posts: 420 Member
    Now that you've pointed it out, I'm going to watch at my gym as well to see if I see any of the guys squatting. I can't think of a time I've seen anyone do it other than me. Innnnnteresting!
  • knk1553
    knk1553 Posts: 438 Member
    I do squat, in a rack, sometimes with the smith machine because I work out in my apartment complex gym and if some guy is getting his curlbro on with the barbell for an hour (50 of these mins are usually spent goofing off or on the phone) I don't have time to wait on him. But I squat, makes my booty look nice.

    Heidi hit it on the head pretty much though why guys don't squat.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    I don't do barbell squats because I work out at home and I don't have space for a squat rack.


    I do dumbbell squats and Bulgarian split squats, which, in my experience, are a bit more challenging (for me) than traditional back squats.


    But WAY TO GO BRO!

    Wut, u don't do Steinborn squatz? lol
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
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  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I do. My gluteus is maximus!
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    I don't do barbell squats because I work out at home and I don't have space for a squat rack.


    I do dumbbell squats and Bulgarian split squats, which, in my experience, are a bit more challenging (for me) than traditional back squats.


    But WAY TO GO BRO!

    Wut, u don't do Steinborn squatz? lol

    Hah! Steinbornz!!
  • djames92
    djames92 Posts: 990 Member
    problems with my knee keeps me from squating
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    I do. My gluteus is maximus!

    It is, it really is :flowerforyou:
  • kayduro
    kayduro Posts: 249 Member
    I hover.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    I don't do barbell squats because I work out at home and I don't have space for a squat rack.


    I do dumbbell squats and Bulgarian split squats, which, in my experience, are a bit more challenging (for me) than traditional back squats.


    But WAY TO GO BRO!

    Wut, u don't do Steinborn squatz? lol
    I DO THOSE ON WEDNESDAYS, BRO!


    GOTTA WORK ON THAT NECK STRENGTH!
  • _the_feniks_
    _the_feniks_ Posts: 3,412 Member
    I don't have a spotter so I just prefer to use the Smith machine... and yes, I know you can put stops on a regular squat rack. Just my personal preference.
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    Do 'em 2x per week 3x5!
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    I don't have a spotter so I just prefer to use the Smith machine... and yes, I know you can put stops on a regular squat rack. Just my personal preference.

    Ditto!
  • mndamon
    mndamon Posts: 549 Member
    My gym only has a smith machine, I still get a great squat workout with it and have no issues with it. Obviously you can stack more weight on the smith so it's not a true squat but it does it's job.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    I don't want to wreck my knees.
  • MissingMyOldSelf
    MissingMyOldSelf Posts: 689 Member
    problems with my knee keeps me from squating

    Agreed. I have dislocating kneecaps, so I have to be VERY careful of what I do. Even just using the legpress could be an iffy situation on whether or not a trip to the ER is in order. :(
  • palmerig88
    palmerig88 Posts: 623 Member
    couple thoughts of mine:

    I always feel like I am the only one doing whatever I am doing at the gym, which is pretty darn awesome because then I am not really waiting for anyone/nobody is in my way

    I just started lifting in March and I think the squat rack looks pretty intimidating. I have used the leg press and squatted with dumb bells a lot. I used the hack squat machine for the second time a few days ago and I got the soreness I wanted in my legs and my shoulders didn't hurt this time! So I guess after I try hack squats more, I can "graduate" to try the legit squat rack. Not everyone is on the same level, but that is fine :)
  • Lrdoflamancha
    Lrdoflamancha Posts: 1,280 Member
    Don't do them. Bad knees and a bad shoulder.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    I do - front and back.

    And actually most of the regulars at my gym do them every week; but then it's a bit of a hole and the only serious weight training gym for miles around.
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    try 10 pistol squats then get back to me bro
  • dakitten2
    dakitten2 Posts: 888 Member
    Two knee replacements and a broken leg!
  • BigDnSW
    BigDnSW Posts: 641 Member
    I stand up. Hard to squat at a urinal.

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