Smith vs. Barbell Squats

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  • LazSommer
    LazSommer Posts: 1,851 Member
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    Hornsby wrote: »
    Let's not ruin the thread.

    only because the pecs command respect. also hard to continue extolling the virtues of the leg press with this 2.5 minute posting restriction.
  • piperdown44
    piperdown44 Posts: 958 Member
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    Hornsby wrote: »
    He is trolling. It's a joke from another thread. @piperdown44

    Ah. Okay.
    Not that I have anything against leg press as I use them for volume work after squats (and deadz).

  • jmaidan
    jmaidan Posts: 93 Member
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    My advice is don't be ashamed to be squatting an empty bar or low weights. I'm in a similar situation to you, lower back injury. I just accept that I'm going to be somewhat at a disadvantage with barbell squats and take it slow. Spent months getting perfect form with an empty bar, then 5s, 10s, now I can do 70kg for 3x10 and 110kg 1 rep max. Nothing special but proud of it. The hardest part was leaving my ego at the door.
  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
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    If there are any certified kinesiologists or medial exercise specialists in your area I would talk to one of them. With your medical treatment you will definitely want to make sure you aren't doing anything that will injure you, it's just not worth it. Good luck to you.
  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
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    piperdown44 wrote: »
    Hornsby wrote: »
    He is trolling. It's a joke from another thread. @piperdown44

    Ah. Okay.
    Not that I have anything against leg press as I use them for volume work after squats (and deadz).

    I love the leg press as well, but I know the pros and cons of it. I definitely wouldn't use it as replacement for squats or dead lifts! LOL
  • fredericktambunan
    fredericktambunan Posts: 62 Member
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    Barbell
  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
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    peaceout_aly wrote: »
    piperdown44 wrote: »
    Hornsby wrote: »
    He is trolling. It's a joke from another thread. @piperdown44

    Ah. Okay.
    Not that I have anything against leg press as I use them for volume work after squats (and deadz).

    I love the leg press as well, but I know the pros and cons of it. I definitely wouldn't use it as replacement for squats or dead lifts! LOL

    I split my leg workout over two days and use the leg press on deadlift day and squats on the other day along with Romanian deadlifts. This seems to workout rather well and I can walk afterwards!

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