Comments on: Squats – The Exercise That You Need To Be Doing http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/06/squats-the-exercise-that-everyone-needs-to-be-doing/ Fitness Tips, Injury Advice, and Nutritional Advice Geared For Results Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:33:57 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Rafi http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/06/squats-the-exercise-that-everyone-needs-to-be-doing/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Rafi Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:36:35 +0000 http://thefitnessadviser.com/?p=129#comment-43 Chris, Going from 133 to 212 is unbelievable! And as far as eating only fruits and vegetables - How you get in your protein. Do you eat nuts or lean meat on the side? I'm personally an advocate of a balanced diet of lean meat, nuts, vegetables, fruits and some whole wheat bread but I'm always curious to see what kind of diets other people are living on. Anyway, it seems like you really know what you're doing when it comes to squats, and your comment about looking like a light bulb is hilarious. Every time I see one of those guys who works out their upper body exclusively with tiny legs I'm going to see a light bulb now! Thanks for commenting, and I hope to see you around more often! Rafi Bar-Lev Chris,

Going from 133 to 212 is unbelievable! And as far as eating only fruits and vegetables – How you get in your protein. Do you eat nuts or lean meat on the side? I’m personally an advocate of a balanced diet of lean meat, nuts, vegetables, fruits and some whole wheat bread but I’m always curious to see what kind of diets other people are living on.

Anyway, it seems like you really know what you’re doing when it comes to squats, and your comment about looking like a light bulb is hilarious. Every time I see one of those guys who works out their upper body exclusively with tiny legs I’m going to see a light bulb now!

Thanks for commenting, and I hope to see you around more often!

Rafi Bar-Lev

]]> By: Chris http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/06/squats-the-exercise-that-everyone-needs-to-be-doing/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Chris Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:25:57 +0000 http://thefitnessadviser.com/?p=129#comment-42 or tall and lanky types like myself,it is a double-edged sword. I need barbell squats to build any mass at all (or at least Squat-Depth Trap Bar “dead-lift-squats). But at the same time, I must be incredibly careful to maintain perfect form at all times even with light weights. I was able to gain from 133 lb to 212 without drugs or supplements. Now I am 50 years old; my diet has been strictly fruits and vegetables- especially dark greens and lots of sweet fruits- for the past ten years now (actually I just started adding lots of fruit this year for great results), but I use the Tru Squat for my extra-heavy squat sets and leave the barbell squats for the moderate weights only- just to be safe. I do not ever want to have a serious back injury! I had one once from an auto accident and could not squat for years- that was torture- watching my hard- earned mass go away! No amount of upper body work can EVER compare to just a bit of “the hard stuff” and besides- who wants to look like a light bulb? Strong legs and hips are more important than big arms or chest anyday. or tall and lanky types like myself,it is a double-edged sword. I need barbell squats to build any mass at all (or at least Squat-Depth Trap Bar “dead-lift-squats). But at the same time, I must be incredibly careful to maintain perfect form at all times even with light weights. I was able to gain from 133 lb to 212 without drugs or supplements. Now I am 50 years old; my diet has been strictly fruits and vegetables- especially dark greens and lots of sweet fruits- for the past ten years now (actually I just started adding lots of fruit this year for great results), but I use the Tru Squat for my extra-heavy squat sets and leave the barbell squats for the moderate weights only- just to be safe. I do not ever want to have a serious back injury! I had one once from an auto accident and could not squat for years- that was torture- watching my hard- earned mass go away! No amount of upper body work can EVER compare to just a bit of “the hard stuff” and besides- who wants to look like a light bulb? Strong legs and hips are more important than big arms or chest anyday.

]]> By: Tyler http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/06/squats-the-exercise-that-everyone-needs-to-be-doing/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Tyler Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:26:58 +0000 http://thefitnessadviser.com/?p=129#comment-28 Body weight squats. I don't do free weight squats because the strain on my back is too great. Unless you're training for a sport, or a power lifter, I just don't see the benefit of bad form leading to a bad back for life. Body weight squats. I don’t do free weight squats because the strain on my back is too great. Unless you’re training for a sport, or a power lifter, I just don’t see the benefit of bad form leading to a bad back for life.

]]> By: Rusty - Fitness Black Book http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/06/squats-the-exercise-that-everyone-needs-to-be-doing/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Rusty - Fitness Black Book Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:31:36 +0000 http://thefitnessadviser.com/?p=129#comment-27 Rafi, Good post. I agree that squatting can be beneficial to a certain extent (even though I typically recommend against them long-term over on my site)...in my opinion the heavy weighted squats are almost "too" effective at building mass. I do a one legged version from time to time when doing body weight circuits. A similar benefit to regular back squats, without the bulk. If someone is recovering from an injury...then it would be a whole different ball-game. I would imagine that squats would play a big role in recovery. Love how the site is looking! Rusty Rafi,

Good post. I agree that squatting can be beneficial to a certain extent (even though I typically recommend against them long-term over on my site)…in my opinion the heavy weighted squats are almost “too” effective at building mass.

I do a one legged version from time to time when doing body weight circuits. A similar benefit to regular back squats, without the bulk.

If someone is recovering from an injury…then it would be a whole different ball-game. I would imagine that squats would play a big role in recovery.

Love how the site is looking!

Rusty

]]> By: Rafi http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/06/squats-the-exercise-that-everyone-needs-to-be-doing/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Rafi Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:15:02 +0000 http://thefitnessadviser.com/?p=129#comment-23 Tyler, By free weight squats do you mean body weight squats? If so, then I agree that for people who aren't very experienced and 100% confident with their form, that they should stick to body weight and very light weight squats. That being said, if someone is experienced and confident in his form and works up the weight slowly (over months and years), then I'm convinced that squats play a strong role in strengthening the tendons, bones, and ligaments in the legs. I'm still on a healing track for my Jumpers Knee (I'm going to the doctor soon to get assessed for platelet therapy which of course I will blog about), so frustratingly I'm incapable of doing 2-legged squats at all right now. With God's help, when I get better, I'm looking forward to trying your squat workout and I'll tell you how it goes. -Rafi Tyler,

By free weight squats do you mean body weight squats? If so, then I agree that for people who aren’t very experienced and 100% confident with their form, that they should stick to body weight and very light weight squats. That being said, if someone is experienced and confident in his form and works up the weight slowly (over months and years), then I’m convinced that squats play a strong role in strengthening the tendons, bones, and ligaments in the legs.

I’m still on a healing track for my Jumpers Knee (I’m going to the doctor soon to get assessed for platelet therapy which of course I will blog about), so frustratingly I’m incapable of doing 2-legged squats at all right now. With God’s help, when I get better, I’m looking forward to trying your squat workout and I’ll tell you how it goes.

-Rafi

]]> By: Tyler http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/06/squats-the-exercise-that-everyone-needs-to-be-doing/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Tyler Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:57:41 +0000 http://thefitnessadviser.com/?p=129#comment-22 I actually never do weighted squats anymore. Unless you have absolutely perfect form you risk serious injury. I've started a new routine which you might benefit from. Every morning when I wake up I do 150 free weight squats. It's not easy, and it might take a while, but I can do 3 sets of 50. You'll see gains pretty quickly and I now wonder why I spent all that time crushing my back on the squat rack. I actually never do weighted squats anymore. Unless you have absolutely perfect form you risk serious injury.

I’ve started a new routine which you might benefit from. Every morning when I wake up I do 150 free weight squats. It’s not easy, and it might take a while, but I can do 3 sets of 50. You’ll see gains pretty quickly and I now wonder why I spent all that time crushing my back on the squat rack.

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