Are squats really that neccessary??

[Strong_Man20]

Well I used to be able to fit in to a size 32 waist or even 30 and now im wearing a size 34. I dont think my bf levels have gotten too high I think its my ass getting bigger from all the deep squats im doing. My ass is pointing out more and im not too impressed with this look. I mean arnie had skinny legs and he looked aewsome!! My legs at the moment are 25 1/2 inches and I dont want them to be any bigger.

Do u think if I stop doing squats and perform leg presses instead that my ass will shrink down??

thanks

 

[AnabolicDiabetic]

It will...walking/running will help to lean down instead of bulk also.

 

[2legit2quit]

I don't know what your routine looks like, but I would suggest more reps per set instead of doing like crazy heavy weight for singles or triples. I've always squatted like this and my legs are big, but not out of proportion.....they look athletic.

Ex. of my normal squat routine:

135x10
225x10
315x8x3

Some days I'll go heavy but still do reps......like:

135x10
225x8
315x5
365x5
405x3
455x1

I'll occassionally throw in a set of 20 at 225 at the end too. My point is that my legs could be a lot bigger, and I could probably squat a lot more, but I like the way my legs look from this semi-high rep routine. Aside from mixing it up occassionally with other exercises, its usually the same.

 

[ROAD DOG]

you can still squat,just dont go down as deep if you are worried about your ass getting too big.Do more sissy squats.The same goes with leg presses,the deeper you go,the more you are hitting your glutes.

 

[GaryWary]

I did squats for many years. I don't do them anymore - I do leg press. Less aches.

In my opinion - you need a big movement on the legs or you can hardly consider yourself a bodybuilder. Legs are the most important bit to train. And girls actually like a round butt.

 

[GaryWary]

Why not just train less frequently, more sets, and using less weight? Build more endurance? Do some bicycling to build greater leg shape...

 

[Strong_Man20]

thanks guys,

I think ill stop going so deep, but this may sound weird but I love squatting.. Even though it kicks your ass, your weekly workout is never complete without a set of grueling squats!!

 

[XBiker]

thanks guys,

I think ill stop going so deep, but this may sound weird but I love squatting.. Even though it kicks your ass, your weekly workout is never complete without a set of grueling squats!!

Amen, brother, I couldn't agree more.

I had a similar problem to this a few years back, I did too much heavy leg work and I was beginning to grow out of my pants.

I eased up on the leg work and decided to go to lighter weights/higher reps to keep the tone, but to stop building the muscle.

Worked just fine.



XBiker

 

[Zyglamail]

Who cares what the damn waist size of your pants are??? I sure as hell dont and I have to buy pants one to two sizes larger in the waiste to accomidate my ass and legs. My waist always has plenty of room. So what, are people looking at your pants to see what waist size they are? For me, belts are to pull in the extra waistline, not to hold my pants up, my ass hold em up just fine

 

[usersatch]

So you are saying you WANT "white man's ass"? Why? Girls like a well defined and muscular ass.

Just do like 99% of the population who even bothers to squat--go down half way. You'll get some good muscularity, but you won't have to wear pants four sizes too big.

BTW, you think Arnold had skinny legs????