Fear of squats

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  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    It's basically neurological adaptation. You are not use to doing the movement so you can't do that many reps or that much weight. Practicing the movement is the only way to get good at it. Doing leg press will build leg strength and muscle but WILL NOT help you with your squat.

    Pretty much that. You can use a Leg Press with some moderate weight and higher reps to support building strength for the squat but a leg press is more of an accessory to the squat. There is no replacement for the back squat, zilch.
  • FrnkLft
    FrnkLft Posts: 1,821 Member
    Just do what you can do now, then do more next week or next month. I wouldn't do leg presses INSTEAD OF squats at at this point unless you want/need them for confidence... but in addition to squats they can be great.

    Also, nothing wrong with doing 6. 6 reps is perfect for building strength.

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    This. You can also try lunges, and work your way up. Be patient with yourself, and you'll be kicking *kitten* soon enough :)


    Edit:
    tonight...Front squats
    x8 bare bar
    x8 bare bar
    x6 bare bar
    x4 20lbs
    exhaustion
    Back straight, feet shoulder width apart. Went down as far as possible. No stress on back or knees, thighs did all the work.
    Thank you again for your responses

    Oh ok that was quick. Great, keep it up!

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