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Squats, What is the difference, im confused???

soldiergrl_101
soldiergrl_101 Posts: 2,205 Member
edited January 27 in Fitness and Exercise
Im confused, what is the difference between squats, lunges, back squats, leg press, and shoulder squats. Do they all work the same muscles? Is it better to do one over the other? How do you choose, what difference will it have on your workout?

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  • cstigs84
    cstigs84 Posts: 15 Member
    http://exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html is a great resource. You can search by exercise or muscle to see what is doing what. Ultimately if you want to get strong and functionally fit, you need to lift heavy with exercises that incorporate many muscle groups. Squats, deadlifts, bench, row, and overhead press should be staples.
  • mcibty
    mcibty Posts: 1,252 Member
    http://exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html is a great resource. You can search by exercise or muscle to see what is doing what. Ultimately if you want to get strong and functionally fit, you need to lift heavy with exercises that incorporate many muscle groups. Squats, deadlifts, bench, row, and overhead press should be staples.

    Great site!
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