Re: Gotta squat
- From: Hobbes <khobman800@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:00:19 -0600
In article <46d741a5$0$6456$4c368faf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"Zen Cohen" <aturny@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I've been avoiding squats because of an old ACL injury. Instead, my primary
lower-body exercise has been leg press.
Been wanting to take training to a bit higher level and have read from
credible sources that squats being bad for knees is a myth if they're done
properly.
Tried some light squats (free and Smith) and could feel they were working a
lot more than leg presses, but my form feels poor. I've tried to learn
better form by reading about it/viewing videos on the web, but the problem
is that I work out by myself and it's harder to judge my own form, even when
there's a mirror nearby.
What are the best ways to improve form when I'm working out solo? Also, have
read that squats with a Smith machine are bad for you because they restrict
natural movement. Agree? Last, while I'm still in a learning stage, should I
be going down as far as possible or just get a 90 degree angle? Other
comments
OT enough for you, Dave?
Front squat. You'll get instant feedback if you lean.
--
Keith
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