Why don't you try belt squats. I have this set up in my home gym and it's awesome!
Here is one option:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PldcPTOACm4
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Why don't you try belt squats. I have this set up in my home gym and it's awesome!
Here is one option:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PldcPTOACm4
Here is what I have at home:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhjc-mUezyA
No stress at all on lower back!
Thanks for the suggestion SS, I've tried it between benches with a belt for dips and chins and the chains were digging in my inner thighs, I would need to find a special belt like those ^. Doing this exercise has been in the back of my mind for the last 2-3 years, though I find the stance a bit wide, maybe too much hamstrings/glutes for me, for my quads are currently lagging.
We had a Nautilus machine for this 25 years ago, it allowed me to do the heaviest squats I ever made and you are right, no stress on the lower back at all, but I don't see those kind of machine anymore.
Westside has a nice machine for this:
http://www.westside-barbell.com/comp...e1-500x500.jpg
Eric
I made the grey platforms here:
http://www.home-gym-bodybuilding.com...elt-squat.html
Pretty easy build. I'll try to get up a video later tonight. Leg day baby!
We used to have an improvised belt station with a stack at BJ's gym years back.I would get a pit shark station if I was ever going to equip a gym.
This is exactly what I would want! I'm not sure if I build one, if the gym will allow me to leave it there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean Summers
I'm really interested to see the video!!
Eric
I think this is a worthwhile pursuit and it would automatically solve the form problems for so many people. Just be sure to include deads in your program and you're gtg.
I cannot do any form of deads, I've tried a lot and hurt myself so many time even with children weight. Hamstrings are not a problem for me though.
Eric
Here is the video....not the greatest angle. I'll get a better video up after next leg day. I'll make sure the boxes are shown better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S43rQ_J7O6M&list=UUW7NR7BDD2zWCM_bIC3GLiA
Nice! But I was wondering, up to how much weight can you use? It seems pretty limited to a few plates.
Eric