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Squats

April 22, 2019

There are so many variations of squats and chances are you haven’t tried all of them. Switching up your routine and incorporating workouts you don’t normally do will activate different muscles and present new challenges for you in your overall fitness. Here is a long list of different squats you may try.

Traditional Squats

Traditional squats are the most common type of squat and most likely the version you think of first when you think of squats in general. Perform these with a straight barbell and a weight that is challenging but not dangerous for you. See the exercise performed below.

Dumbbell squats

This variation of squats can be performed like a traditional squat however instead of holding a bar behind your head you will hold dumbbells to your sides in both hands while you perform the movement. Simply hold the dumbbells to your side and lower your body by bending your knees and waist slightly before returning to a standing position.

Alternatively you may hold one dumbbell in front of you at chin level and squat while keeping your feet just shoulder width apart. Either way your quads are sure to burn and sure to grow.

Front Squats

Front squats look like traditional squats except as the name would imply the barbell is in front of you, resting on your bicep just below your shoulder. Initially this may feel awkward but stick with it and you will find that your front quads get a much more intense workout than when doing traditional squats. Mix these in with your normal routine to get a good variation of muscle engagement and keep your workout dynamic.

Sumo Squats

Stand with your feet more than shoulder width apart, your feet should be further apart than other variations of squats. Point your feet towards the outside of your body and lower your body until your knees are close to 90 degrees. Come back to a standing position and repeat this motion for 10-12 repetitions. This exercise may feel uncomfortable or awkward at first but with consistency will feel more natural.

Half Squats

Half squats can be performed with any variation of the other squats in this list. The main distinction and objective when performing half squats is to not come all the way up to a starting position before going back down to perform the next repetition. This lift is challenging because it keeps tension and pressure on the leg muscles and therefore does not allow you to assume a position of even minimal rest. When performing this variation of squats you can expect your leg muscles to burn like fire. That may sound intimidating however rest assured that the end result is well worth it. perform these to tone your muscles and increase the weight gradually to build muscle.

Lets keep growing!

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I do more than just pulldowns in the gym lol (will I do more than just pulldowns in the gym lol (will supply proof). This wasn’t part of a full back day, just three it in to stimulate my back. These videos help me because I’ll see a video and think “oh I was bigger then, what happened” not body conscious but just an observation I make. This was 130lb, I think a good goal would be 175 or 190 for a heavy day and 160 for regular repetitions. Remember to eat right and keep your form, in the gym and out the gym. Healthy bodies, healthy minds, healthy hearts. God bless, well lifting. .
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Close grip pull downs to work out the whole back. Close grip pull downs to work out the whole back. I did these for 4 sets of 12 among other grips on the pull down. I find that leaning back slightly while bringing the weight down helps to engage/target the back muscle. I don’t rock but I don’t remain as stationary as I try to when using a wide grip. .
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I used to struggle doing 50’s for one rep, even a few years ago 50 still heavy although I was repoing 50’s at that time. Who would have thought that I would be able to rep 60’s sitting down. The heaviest I go even standing is 70 which is on a good day and is a true workout. Who knows will I hit 100 lb. Arnold Press? Time will tell but for now I focus on form and feeling the burn.

If you’re looking for a good shoulder workout, add this to your workout for sets of. 10-20 reps. This is one of the best deltoid/shoulder exercises that I can recommend. Really the effects of any workout are amplified once torque is added to the motion, within reason of course. Ok go get it and stay fit. God bless. .
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Was a pleasant Saturday morning. Started out slow Was a pleasant Saturday morning. Started out slow then picked up in intensity. When I lift I try to use controlled focused movements vs just throwing the weight and making it move. There are instances where I simply want to lift the weight, e.g very heavy weight. I do plan to increase the weight as high as posible. This is part of a pyramid I did across five plates. .
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I used to think back exercises didn’t work for m I used to think back exercises didn’t work for me but I figured out that I had to activate the right muscles to engage the lift. I used light weight for a high number of reps (20-30..40 even) until I felt the burn in the muscles that I was trying to target. This allowed for the right muscles to be involved with the lift and not allow other muscle groups to over compensate. Of course proper form has. Lot to do with which muscles report to duty. For pull downs I like to keep it behind the head for as long as I can it one more thing I’ve figured out is sometimes you just got to make the weight move and get it how you can, which is why I switch up to the front version of this lift. Best of lifting. Healthy minds, healthy heart and bodies. More life. God bless. #timetogetbig #ttgb #gymlife #backday #gains #pulldowns #moreworktodo #morelife #glorytoGod
Tail end of chest/back day. Finishing up with 3 se Tail end of chest/back day. Finishing up with 3 sets of 20 reps on Arnold Press. Stay fit, get your work. #timetogetbig #shoulders #arnoldpress #chestday #backday
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Working the legs. It’s tough but I feel healthie Working the legs. It’s tough but I feel healthier when it’s all said and done.
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