Legs - No Squats........

[JKurz1]

I need to give my lower back a break for a little while....it's killing me, wesp. when I stand for awhile......anyone have a routine that works for them minus squats? Much thanks..............

 

[view]

Post up your current routine and maybe I can see something wrong with it as to why your lower back is hurting.

i personally do not think you should give up squats unless you have a major injury. Now, you should absolutely go light and do some rehab work though. have you tried front squats? they don't put hardly any pressure on the lower back IMO.

 

[bignate73]

how long do you think you'll have to avoid squats?

sounds like you need a week off, some stretching, range of motion stuff, etc.

 

[musketeer]

For a few leg sesions I see no problem with doing leg extensions and culs instead of squats. Try using a lighter weight and VGERY slow and controlled reps where you really squeeze and hold the weight in the contracted position. Use reps in the 12-15 range and do at least 3 sets each. Build up the burn and thrash your legs like that for a week or two before going back to the squats.

 

[thelion2005]

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=418250&highlight=squat

Lots of great quads built with Leg Extensions + Leg Press + Hack Squats.