leg training at the gym...

[StRoNg_WoN]

What's up?

I work for the RCMP here in Ottawa, and get access to the free gym... it is perfect, except that it doesn't have a cage, or squat rack... It does have a smith machine, (which I like to do sumo squats on) and a leg press... so my question is... instead of squats... (with I know is the king, but can't be done) do you figure doing heavy leg presses with lunges would be the best thing I could do for good leg stimulation?

What do you guys\gals think? or what would you recommend for legs? I will do a search for other answers, but figured I'd see what you guys think of the top of your heads...

Thanks,

S.

 

[Doktor Bollix]

I would still do freeweight squats. I'd be limited to a weight that I can clean and press and I'd have to do very high reps but I would still do it. If I had to dump the bar then I would do that too.

I would do front squats for lower reps. One of my favorite exercises.

Smith machines are good for hanging your towel on though.

 

[coolcolj]

Try snatch deadlift squats on a platform or use small plates

 

[Thaibox]

Smith machines are good for hanging your towel on though.

 

[Jacob Creutzfeldt]

Grab a dumbell in each hand, let them dangle by your sides, and squat away.

 

[b fold the truth]

You can always find a way to do squats...if you really want to.

B True

 

[StRoNg_WoN]

DB Squats... Duh... Why didn't I think of that...

 

[lemur]

if you cannot find a way to barbell squat, you are not looking hard enough.

 

[nikkita]

When I have to workout at home (don't have squat rack or any machine) I squat with dumbells or I fill a backpack with books. For leg press my boyfriend helps and I press his weight.

 

[StRoNg_WoN]

if you cannot find a way to barbell squat, you are not looking hard enough.

I don't really think putting the barbell on a shelf, and half hazzardly slinging it on to my back would work... but thanks for the idea...

I think I'll try the DB squat... I guess maybe super-setting that with a light barbell squat would do...

I'll keep you all posted...

 

[JOKER47]

if you cannot find a way to barbell squat, you are not looking hard enough.

Originally posted by b fold the truth
You can always find a way to do squats...if you really want to.

B True

These guys are right. If there is a will, there is a way. Look around, I'll bet you could find something if you really try. Chairs, sawhorses, barrels, desks, dressers, etc....You get the idea....



.02,
Joker

 

[StRoNg_WoN]

True enough... It's just difficult in the gym to find something that'll support the bar enough to go heavy...

But thanks guys... I do appreciate the help...