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BIGREDIOWAN said:
ZRod said:
I'm pretty humbled at the moment, coming off of my back strain I'm starting all over again with squats and trying to work on my form. I think I have a tiny bit of butt-wink which might be why I get a little twinge if I'm not careful right before parallel.
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Try front squats, I've had to switch from back squats to front squats due to a few bad discs. Doesn't put as much pressure on my back it seems. And yes, I agree, legs suck a$$, but I do them so I'm not "that guy!"
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I'm actually doing those as well. I work every muscle group twice a week. So the first leg day I do squats and the next I do front squats, which I've never done before until now. I did notice that I can go much deep and don't feel it on my back.

 
ADS said:
Was doing deadlifts earlier this week and got a nice cut on my shin from the bar. Hurts in the shower : (
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I've got scars on my shins, and I've only been doing them for a year. I hate wearing pants, I get too hot, and that's the only way to avoid getting cut up.

 
I have never in my life done dead lifts. With my back problems, it just simply appears to be something that could cause major problems.

What is so great about these compared to squats?

 
For me, deadlifting is key because it strengthens the entire back more than any of exercise, making it key for rehabilitation and injury prevention. You are only as strong as your core.

 
QMany said:
For me, deadlifting is key because it strengthens the entire back more than any of exercise, making it key for rehabilitation and injury prevention. You are only as strong as your core.
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Every once in a while I'll go through a period where I will lift and I always make sure it includes squats, abs and several different specific back exercises.

 
QMany said:
For me, deadlifting is key because it strengthens the entire back more than any of exercise, making it key for rehabilitation and injury prevention. You are only as strong as your core.
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You ever tried stiff legged deads for hams? Feels amazing during a leg workout.
 
ADS said:
QMany said:
For me, deadlifting is key because it strengthens the entire back more than any of exercise, making it key for rehabilitation and injury prevention. You are only as strong as your core.
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You ever tried stiff legged deads for hams? Feels amazing during a leg workout.
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Romanian Deadlift (RDL). Hell yeah! They are a great workout, and can really help train the "pull" in the deadlift.

 
QMany said:
ADS said:
QMany said:
For me, deadlifting is key because it strengthens the entire back more than any of exercise, making it key for rehabilitation and injury prevention. You are only as strong as your core.
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You ever tried stiff legged deads for hams? Feels amazing during a leg workout.
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Romanian Deadlift (RDL). Hell yeah! They are a great workout, and can really help train the "pull" in the deadlift.
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RDL is slightly different than stiff legged, but they're both great for the hamstrings. I like Stiff legged better, but RDL is much easier on the back since you're keeping the bar close to your legs.

 
Want a good hammy lift, do Good Mornings. I do them after squats and they REALLY stretch things out. Go light on them as they also work your core and could wreck your sh#t if you try and play He-Man..

 
Well it's that time of year where I change things up and start working out in the mornings. With two kids and a fiancé at home, I like to have the spring and summer evenings with them so we can enjoy the outdoors. Lifting after work takes too much of those evenings away.

I worked out Monday night then was going to come back in Tuesday morning to begin the morning routine. Set the alarm for four thirty. Problem was I didn't get to bed till eleven so four thirty seemed like it came in no time. I hit the snooze twice, the third time I reset the alarm and went back to bed for another hour. Finally this morning I got up right at four thirty. This morning stuff is going to be tough. Mince I get up and get going I love it. I work out, eat some breakfast, shower and head to work felling ready to go. It's the getting out of the damn bed that has always sucked.

 
What does everyone prefer when it comes to squatting? Front or regular back squats? I've been trying front squats exclusively for the past month or so, can't do as much weight but it seems to really work the core muscles more.

 
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