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 Leg workouts w/o squats
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Deltzilla Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 27) |
posted July 27, 2000 08:49 AM
  
I have a bad patella tendon injury on my left knee, but the only exercise it affects is squats. Does anyone have a good quad workout that doesn't incorporate squats? IP: Logged |
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Kingpin Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 99) |
posted July 27, 2000 09:00 AM
The leg press hits the calves (primary) and the quads (secondary). Sorry to hear about the injury... That sucks. Squats are just a great all-around exercise. They really get me sweating and my heart pounding - gotta be good for heart. IP: Logged |
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Vitaman Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 486) |
posted July 27, 2000 09:05 AM
Man no squats of any kind? I guess try leg presses. Can you still do hack squats? Leg extensions will not build as mass as quickly as squats, but try them as well. It seems to me that you are going to have to try various leg exercises to try and see if they cause you pain. Good Luck ------------------ [This message has been edited by Vitaman (edited July 27, 2000).] IP: Logged |
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havoc Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 450) |
posted July 27, 2000 09:06 AM
Leg Press Single Leg Press Hack Squats Machine(cybex)leg press Sissy Squats Smith Machine Squats(maybe) The usual leg curl and single leg extensions. IP: Logged |
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Deltzilla Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 27) |
posted July 27, 2000 09:12 AM
If I take a really really wide stance with the squats it won't hurt as bad, but I want to nip the injury in the bud and not agitate it any further until it's healed. Hack squats don't hurt at all though. I may just go really light and do 20+ reps for a few weeks and burn the crap out of my quads. IP: Logged |
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Vitaman Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 486) |
posted July 27, 2000 09:21 AM
Hey Deltzilla, check your e-mail when you get a chance. ------------------ [This message has been edited by Vitaman (edited July 27, 2000).] IP: Logged |
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Bjaarki Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 112) |
posted July 27, 2000 09:33 AM
Deltzilla: Sorry, bro, but I gotta ask: You sure, I mean really SURE, that you're not just pussying out when it comes to squats? I gotta ask that, 'cause while every press bench at my gym is occupied full time with guys lined up 3 deep to do bench presses, cobwebs are growing on the squat rack because everyone has a bad knee. Meanwhile, all these bench press junkies look like apples on toothpicks. I'm no monster, I only squat 225 for reps, but I've coached a bunch of guys from where you're at ("I got a bum knee") to squatting 200 or even 300 for reps. You're in Jersey, aren't you? I am. Drop me an email, and I'll give you a consult, if you want. Bjaarki ------------------ BECOME SOMEONE'S HERO! IP: Logged |
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Deltzilla Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 27) |
posted July 27, 2000 09:39 AM
I actually love squating that's why it's bothering me that I have to stop for awhile. I was doing around 405 for reps, ass-to-heels, which is why I think I strained it. I have one whole day commited just to quads and deadlifts. So I'm not being a pussy about it. But I understand why you asked. I hear more reasons why people can't do squats/deads. BTW I live in Philly now. IP: Logged |
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loomisH Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 71) |
posted July 27, 2000 09:55 AM
Deltzilla, I have a nagging right knee from an old soccer injury and squats can be problematic for me as well. Although my knee probably isn't as bad as yours, I found that I can condiiton my knee to avoid pain. First thing for me if I haven't been squatting is to do lots of leg presses for one week before a squat workout. Then, when I hit my squats the next week my knee feels more stable. Also, try to not go as deep in the movement. I found that when I stopped at just below parallel instead of all the way down I could still fry my quads, but my knee didn't get all sore. You may also want to go for a lighter weight until your knee feels stronger. Hope that helps...LOOMZ IP: Logged |
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YellowD98 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 317) |
posted July 27, 2000 10:29 AM
Damn....squats pretty much IS my leg workout. Always do those suckers first, then leg extensions, leg press, and calf raises. IP: Logged |
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juice_boy Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 33) |
posted July 27, 2000 10:41 AM
Leg Presses - Heavy! I have a back problem that prevents me from squatting. I thought it was the end of the world. But I started really getting down on leg presses and to my surprise my leg development was much better than it ever wwas with squats. I think this is because I can play with so many different angles with the leg press. IP: Logged |
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Bjaarki Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 112) |
posted July 27, 2000 10:50 AM
Deltzilla: Okay, you're not a pussy, just an injured trooper. Don't give up on squats altogether, though. Maybe do light sets, just to keep up your chops on good form? I've experimented in the past with "overhead" squats, which are not tough on the knees, but are murder on the quads. Take an empty bar, wide grip, over your head to lockout. Now squat, ass to the grass! If you can, add some weight to the bar. Super way to keep your form up. Glad you took no offense at my earlier post, D. Best of luck. Bjaarki ------------------ BECOME SOMEONE'S HERO! IP: Logged |
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