Squats

[Sagefrancis]

I tried squating the other day with only 30kgs at home. And it was feeling pretty uncomfortable on my back. Where abouts should I position the bar.
I know this isnt a bodybuilding forum but i though i may as well ask.
Any tips on squatting also?
thanks in advance
Sage

[haggler2167]

if you were using a bar try puttin a towel folded over to make it thicker between your back an the bar so it wont dig in as much.

[IOANNIS]

Same problem here but with more weight.
Towel helps a little. Ever tried front squats?

[haggler2167]

Same problem here but with more weight.
Towel helps a little. Ever tried front squats?

is that were you hold the bar in front of you that also works the shoulders

[IOANNIS]

Yes but I am not sure if you work shoulders also.

[Smith]

[Only registered and activated users can see links]

[Only registered and activated users can see links]

[Only registered and activated users can see links]

[yung-gun1]

The bar should be resting on your trapz with your hands as close to your body as possible. Also go ATG, it's better for your knees.

[Sagefrancis]

cheers, thanks for all that.
ill try both the front squat and normal squats with a towel.
thanks again.

[tommy the hat]

I would stay away from squats. Not only can they hurt your back ,but they are bad for the knees as well. There are better ways to condition your legs for boxing. Roadwork will do it. SO will skipping rope. Other machines like the leg extension machine, reverse leg calf machine, and seated leg press work well too.

[El Puma]

I would stay away from squats. Not only can they hurt your back ,but they are bad for the knees as well. There are better ways to condition your legs for boxing. Roadwork will do it. SO will skipping rope. Other machines like the leg extension machine, reverse leg calf machine, and seated leg press work well too.:scaredas::scaredas::scaredas::scaredas::huh:huh Uhmm...anything done incorrectly is bad for you and FYI, Squats are king.

Boxing is mostly an anearobic sport, so squats would benefit the fighter with explosive strength.

[chowyunfatnd]

According to many strength experts, squats are the single best strength exercise you can do.

Yes, done wrong, they will injure you. Done right, they will make your legs, trunk, and back MUCH stronger for any sport. Read Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe -- literally like 70 pages on how to squat the right way.

Squat deep and squat heavy 3x a week and you will have a new body in 6 months :-)

[BlackWater]

I would stay away from squats. Not only can they hurt your back ,but they are bad for the knees as well. There are better ways to condition your legs for boxing. Roadwork will do it. SO will skipping rope. Other machines like the leg extension machine, reverse leg calf machine, and seated leg press work well too.

This guy. :yep

[jimmie]

I do loads of unweighted squats is there no benefits from no weights squats ?

[scurlaruntings]

I would stay away from squats. Not only can they hurt your back ,but they are bad for the knees as well. There are better ways to condition your legs for boxing. Roadwork will do it. SO will skipping rope. Other machines like the leg extension machine, reverse leg calf machine, and seated leg press work well too.Thats the biggest load of rubbish iv read in the training forum for some time. If i were you id keep your OPINION to yourself. Squats are bad for your knee`s??! Wow iv heard it all now..:roll:

[scurlaruntings]

According to many strength experts, squats are the single best strength exercise you can do.

Yes, done wrong, they will injure you. Done right, they will make your legs, trunk, and back MUCH stronger for any sport. Read Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe -- literally like 70 pages on how to squat the right way.

Squat deep and squat heavy 3x a week and you will have a new body in 6 months :-)Squats are by FAR the BEST compound movement and functional excercise that will give you huge gains right across the board and that includes upper body lower back the glutes the quads your abductors the core etc etc. It works a plethora of muscles at the same time. If you squat with CORRECT form and posture and work to your limits its a fact you will see noticeable gains in a matter of weeks.

[scurlaruntings]

I do loads of unweighted squats is there no benefits from no weights squats ?I do unweighted squats aswell. Front squats without weights too. By adding weight all you do is increase resistance overall size thickness and explosive power. The reason i do it without weights is because my knee`s have a tracking weakness from years of playing basketball and running track. By doing the squats im slowly conditioning my knee`s quads and glutes so that with time the imbalance will be gone and i can go back to wreaking havoc on the basketball court!!:p

[Rakim]

I would stay away from squats. Not only can they hurt your back ,but they are bad for the knees as well. There are better ways to condition your legs for boxing. Roadwork will do it. SO will skipping rope. Other machines like the leg extension machine, reverse leg calf machine, and seated leg press work well too.



My advice on squats is not to listen to this guy's advice on squats.

[jimmie]

I do unweighted squats aswell. Front squats without weights too. By adding weight all you do is increase resistance overall size thickness and explosive power. The reason i do it without weights is because my knee`s have a tracking weakness from years of playing basketball and running track. By doing the squats im slowly conditioning my knee`s quads and glutes so that with time the imbalance will be gone and i can go back to wreaking havoc on the basketball court!!:p

Good man and good luck. Do you think there good for me since I fight MMA ?

[scurlaruntings]

Good man and good luck. Do you think there good for me since I fight MMA ?Of course. Squats are good for ALL athletes in ANY sport. Strong and well conditioned legs are the basis for all sports.

[murphyx500]

I think squats are awesome, they're my favourite compound lift. However I do not think that everyone needs to do squats. I doubt every pro boxer does squats.

[scurlaruntings]

I think squats are awesome, they're my favourite compound lift. However I do not think that everyone needs to do squats. I doubt every pro boxer does squats.Mike Tyson did PLENTY of sqauts. So did David Tua as did Holyfield. Good legs means a solig base for torque and power. Squats arent just for gaining mass. Its a great exercise that ensures your legs are in top shape.