Front Squats....

[Sinister613]

Sorry if i missed it but you said you can replace leg extensions with these? Would you do tjese and back squats in same workout then or just do these in favor of back squats?

Thanks

[zedhed]

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I would alternate from week to week.

[red crayon]

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I do them both. I would say that you need to try and find what works for you. My wife says my work out is more like an "S" and "M" thing than a BodyBuilding thing. lol, arent they all?

[Sinister613]

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Yea doesn't everyone do it for the pain?

[SisterSteel]

Re: Front Squats....

Sorry if i missed it but you said you can replace leg extensions with these? Would you do tjese and back squats in same workout then or just do these in favor of back squats?

Thanks

Yes, front squats can replace leg extensions. I don't perform leg extensions ever because they cause my knees to be in pain, even with light weight. Leg extensions also have absolutely no carry over to anything else so I see no need to perform them.

I do front squats and back squats every week in my leg workout. After those I may put in reverse band squats, rdl's, blute bridges, GHR's, etc. I'm not a fan of any machine that uses a weight stack.

[Wallycn]

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I have been noticing that lately when I've been doing extensions. It doesn't last long but for about 10-15 seconds my knees burn when I finish a set.

[SisterSteel]

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I have been noticing that lately when I've been doing extensions. It doesn't last long but for about 10-15 seconds my knees burn when I finish a set.

I'm not talking about a burn or soreness. I'm talking about actual pain in my knees. It's bad enough where I can't squat or do anything.

[zedhed]

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Front squats will give you so much more then leg extensions and not ruin your knees in the process.

[AlphaMuscle]

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That's excellent piece of info there. I have been meaning to look this up for a while. Im glad I came across this. Thanks

[AlphaMuscle]

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Try to place 2 25lb plates on the ground touching one another and place your heels on them - This allows for a deeper squat even with the feet close together.

[MuscleAddiction]

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Front squats will give you so much more then leg extensions and not ruin your knees in the process.

And because of Zed getting on my ass about doing extensions, I have not done them in over a month...squat, lunge, press, and squat again.

Try to place 2 25lb plates on the ground touching one another and place your heels on them - This allows for a deeper squat even with the feet close together.

This does work well, helps with balance too...love front squats, problem is the bar rolls on me before my legs give out.

[SisterSteel]

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...........This does work well, helps with balance too...love front squats, problem is the bar rolls on me before my legs give out.

That's why I recommend Olympic weightlifting shoes. They have a heel on them (made of wood or some polymer). The heel opens you hips and makes it easier to get into position. I wouldn't go as high as a 25lbs plate because if you go to high, you'll put pressure on your knees. Instead of the 25lbs plate use a a 10lbs plate. That is right at the right height. You want the heel height to be around 1".

[MuscleAddiction]

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That's why I recommend Olympic weightlifting shoes. They have a heel on them (made of wood or some polymer). The heel opens you hips and makes it easier to get into position. I wouldn't go as high as a 25lbs plate because if you go to high, you'll put pressure on your knees. Instead of the 25lbs plate use a a 10lbs plate. That is right at the right height. You want the heel height to be around 1".

Yes you are right...I do use 10's more than quarters, and yes been looking into those shoes you are talking about, will grab a pair for sure.

[SisterSteel]

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There are a few places you can get Oly shoes:

dynamic-eleiko, rouguefitness, and pendlay all carry Olympic weightlifting shoes.

[MuscleAddiction]

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There are a few places you can get Oly shoes:

dynamic-eleiko, rouguefitness, and pendlay all carry Olympic weightlifting shoes.

Thanks girl!