Squat Workout

Fact is nothing builds lower body size and power like a Squat Workout. An essential Lower Body Exercise trusted by Bodybuilders and Powerlifters the world over. Of which one should carefully weigh the risk vs reward aspects for each version considered. Before embarking on a Squats Workout action plan that will define how the exercise is to be loaded. That said if your gym cred or sport does not require a 600# Barbell Back Squat, then why gamble against the absolute king of high risk, high reward? As is the case with the Barbell Squat. Which demands total devotion and can severely punish even the slightest deviation from proper Squat Workout Form (Head up, chest out, low back & spine arched, weight on heels, with slow and controlled movement). Which deems the Bar Squat as a risky option for those afflicted with spinal or other skeletal abnormalities. Of course, on the reward side of the equation, for those so inclined and enabled, one can load a Barbell Squat to infinity. Which will ensure the opportunity to ever improve or die trying with this traditional Leg Training Workout. If on the other hand such an exercise is not suited to your dreams, aspirations, and physique fear not. For there are many Barbell Squat Alternatives from which to choose. That do not directly rest a bar upon the spine. Which may prove to be the wiser option for most. Of course, as performed with sound body mechanics (head up, chest out, spine arched, weight on heels) and control of exercise speed. Examples of such exercises are dumbbell squats. Which could prove a viable choice for some. Albeit an option that may limit gains if heavier dumbbell sizes are unavailable. Additionally, dual dumbbells held with arms between legs (Dumbbell Sumo Squat) can prove cumbersome to say the least. While dumbbells positioned outside of legs can compromise squat form due to the weights distance forward from body center. A Better choice with regards to weight in hand Sumo Squat Exercises might be super-efficient EZ Squat Handles. Which keep weight optimally close to body center for nominal risk and maximum reward. While performing Wide Stance Squats. Hex Bar Squats could also do the job albeit while using a similar grip as dumbbells. Or one could train legs totally hands free through use of a Cable Gym Machine low pulley and EZ Dip Squat Belt. An actual Belt Squat Machine is another possibility. Or a step in Squat Machine could be used to train the legs. Though at the expense of the free Weight Exercise advantages of the aforementioned Squat choices. In any case it's easy to see there are many different types of squat exercises from which to choose. My recommendation is to try them all as each has its unique advantages and disadvantages. Of which most can benefit from the use of three primary foot positions. Such as Wide Stance Squat (best all-around Squat focus on Glutes), Narrow Stance Squat (focus on Quads), and Shoulder Width Squats (general conditioning). 2-4 sets of 15 repetition squats with maximal weight done three times weekly will deliver positive results for most. If seriously building muscle, then 4-6 sets of Squats will be needed twice weekly (2-3 days rest between). With maximal weight for each progressive set of 15-12-10-8-6-4 repetitions.