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11-13-2002, 11:16 AM #1Registered User
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1-legged squats
Has anyone tried these? I did them the other day and they were killer. It was hard to balance for 12 reps a side and you have to be sure to push with your heels. I reccommend to anyone who wants a serious leg burn. Oh, and no cheating by holding on to something.
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11-13-2002, 12:23 PM #2I'm CEO, Bitch! ADMINISTRATOR
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11-13-2002, 12:28 PM #3Senior Member ELITE MEMBER
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If i were going to do legs single legged, I'd reccomend leg extensions and leg presses. Single legged squates I'd be worried about twisting the lower back by accident or something.
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11-13-2002, 12:29 PM #4Registered User
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Give em a try. They are not too dangerous as long as you are not a clutz and you push with yur heels.
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11-13-2002, 12:35 PM #5I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! ELITE MEMBER
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I've done them on the smith, they are a killer just like one legged leg press.
I've only done light weight at 15 rep sets, to scared to go to heavy.Cool
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I tried them with no weight, hands on hips and went deep. It will take me a while before I attempt any weight. I may intersperse them with 1-legged hack squats on the smith.
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I would be concerned about the uneven load on my back.
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11-13-2002, 03:31 PM #8Strongest of all Hobbits ELITE MEMBER
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Could we see some video footage?
I'm pretty sure it'd make a great "America's funniest home video"
Next exercise: doing a plissé (don't forget the tutu!)
That seems hard as hell! I can't even do the one-legged press correctly!"When the going gets though,
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Originally posted by dvlmn666
If i were going to do legs single legged, I'd reccomend leg extensions and leg presses. Single legged squates I'd be worried about twisting the lower back by accident or something.
I'm with dvlmn666, I feel a lot more comfortable with the leg extension and I actually love doing these.
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11-14-2002, 02:07 AM #102 Samuel 24:24 ELITE MEMBER
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Try these against the wall with a fit ball in the small of your back!!
You eliminate the back problem and yes Duncan THEY ARE KILLER!!
Use dumbells for weight with straps
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Originally posted by peetrips
Try these against the wall with a fit ball in the small of your back!!
You eliminate the back problem and yes Duncan THEY ARE KILLER!!
Use dumbells for weight with straps
I've seen these done as well. I see alot of after effects when clients or people doing them!
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No ball, balls are for the weak.
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Originally posted by Duncan
No ball, balls are for the weak.
Good one, Duncan!
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11-14-2002, 03:19 PM #142 Samuel 24:24 ELITE MEMBER
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Sure, if you like being strong in a wheelchair.Originally posted by Duncan
No ball, balls are for the weak.
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