What exercise can I do in place of squats?
admin | Oct 17, 2007 | 3 comments
Herb asked:
I know squats is probably the best weight lifting exercise, but I have thrown out my back too many times and realize that I can no longer do squats.
I know squats is probably the best weight lifting exercise, but I have thrown out my back too many times and realize that I can no longer do squats.
Is there another exercise I can do that can somewhat take the place of squats?
Amy
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Lunges or Rows or all sorts of things try asking a Gym Trainer or something as well.
Lunges are good. If that’s still no good due to your back, try leg presses in the gym, if you’re looking for a leg workout. If you’re looking for an all-body workout to replace squats, I’m afraid you’ll have to combine leg presses with bench presses or something. Or try swimming if you’re trying to burn calories.
If you’re throwing out your back doing squats you either have incorrect form, which you should get training on, or a dangerous muscle imbalance of some kind. You’d be well advised to seek out a quality professional trainer or physical therapist to help you fix that. In the meantime, lunges, leg press, and the leg extension machine can partially fill the gap. I talk quite a bit about diet and fitness on my blog, you may want to check it out