Squats without using a bar?

[AnimeFevers]

Does anyone know any other possible ways of doing squats without using a bar but with the same effectiveness. Would holding 2 heavy dumbells each side of your body be worth trying?

[DWB]

Does the bar hurt your neck? I had that problem back when I used to lift. You can wrap a towel around the bar then place it on your back so it makes it a lot softer. They also make a thing that is made for this with padding, but the towel worked just as well.

[AnimeFevers]

Does the bar hurt your neck? I had that problem back when I used to lift. You can wrap a towel around the bar then place it on your back so it makes it a lot softer. They also make a thing that is made for this with padding, but the towel worked just as well.

Yea it does put quite a bit of pain in my neck, I had a pretty bad experience squatting with a bar aswel so if there is any alternative I could try other than using a bar that would be perfect, I'd probably go back to using a bar eventually, maybe I just don't have the correct technique for using a bar just yet because I'm always hurting when I do them.

[porno jew]

leg press or hack squat machines.

[WarChild]

[AnimeFevers]

leg press or hack squat machines.

I'd have to see if my local gym have that equipment, I haven't been there in a while because I remember it not having many machines, I just try use my own equipment as much as I can these days. The next gym is 2 - 3 hours drive away ..

Thanks for the vids WarChild

[fatfoo]

This looks like what you are looking for. He is holding 2 dumbells in two hands instead of one barbell. Good luck.

[WarChild]

Here's one of my favourite body weight only leg exercises. It's pretty tough to do at first but great for balance too.

[videoscribe]

Would holding 2 heavy dumbells each side of your body be worth trying?

This looks like what you are looking for. He is holding 2 dumbells in two hands instead of one barbell. Good luck.

I agree with fatfoo. It's worth trying to hold 2 heavy dumbbells each side of your body. The strong guy from the video has ripped muscles. Also, the right body fat % (ex. 8-12%) would make your big muscles look great. Do the right number of reps and sets. It probably makes sense to work out 2 days a week or 3 days a week.

[IllTestYourGirls]

It would. But what are you going to do when you become stronger? 200 lbs on full squats is not that much.

[IllTestYourGirls]

I should also add the bar should not be on your neck. It sounds like you need more flexibility. It should go lower across the top of the back.

[bronco67]

Try Hindu bodyweight squats. It's all about form and reps, and it will destroy you.

[adulttraffic]

Sounds like you have the bar too high on the neck, You should be able to roll the bar down a bit until you find the correct place for it. Having a well developed back also helps cushion the bar a little. You can hold the barbells for squats but may be difficult to hold if you are using 100lb ones or more.

[xenigo]

Have you ever tried using the Smith machine? That's what I use...

[SomeCreep]

Does anyone know any other possible ways of doing squats without using a bar but with the same effectiveness. Would holding 2 heavy dumbells each side of your body be worth trying?

Use a seated leg press machine.