hank wood whats your opinion about the squat?

[Bluto]

 

[The Squadfather]

who's that in your avatar fagggot, your boyfriend?

[Bluto]

who's that in your avatar fagggot, your boyfriend?

You like?

[New Hank Wood]

'The Squat' is an exercise that places a large amount of stress on the lower back. 

Squatting causes unnatural compression of the vertebrae.

Prolonged squatting will  alter the functionality of the spinal column, resulting in pain and loss of movement.

Advice:  If you want to maintain spinal integrity dont Squat.  There are many viable alternatives.

[io856]

What are your credentials "hank wood"?

How do we know you not just justifying your distaste for the movement?

[New Hank Wood]

1. Lifting technique
2. Lumbar Spine
3. Injury mechanics.

Look, the squat is an ergonomic nightmare. 

Firstly, appreciate the structure and intricacies of the spinal column/central nervous system.

The force and unnatural loading of this movement causes  pressure on the pads between each vertebrae. Nerve damage and misalignment are the unfortunate results.

[theworm]

i thought hank was shawn ray?

[New Hank Wood]

Sean had short stumpy legs; the short-mans-physique.  Lower centre of gravity means less biomechanical issues.

Taller men, with long lean quads, find it difficult to make any gains by squatting.

Just be weary of the squat and deadlift.  Just not good if you want to maintain optimal spinal health.

[theworm]

Sean had short stumpy legs; the short-mans-physique.  Lower centre of gravity means less biomechanical issues.

Taller men, with long lean quads, find it difficult to make any gains by squatting.

Just be weary of the squat and deadlift.  Just not good if you want to maintain optimal spinal health.

i am 6'4 and added mass with the squat.  one thing i found usefull was lighter weight with higher reps (around 15-18), and this has added more than 8 reps with heavier weight...

[New Hank Wood]

Strict form is crucial when squatting with heavy weight.  Light weight and higher reps is certainly the way to go.  The quads are a huge muscle group.  By there very nature they can tolerate high volume.

Squatters run into problems when they fatigue.  The onset of fatigue brings about a compromising of technique. The resulting poor technique can result in spinal injury.

Use machines....  The leg extension and leg curl. For fantastic results, just go high volume.

And yes, be careful with the 'leg press machine'. Not only does it place undue pressure on the lower back but also wreaks havoc on the knees; patella tendon particularly.

[theworm]

Thanks Shawn.

[Earl1972]

normally when somebody asks for training advice from shawn he says "buy my training manual"

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[mass 04]

this is the first advices i've heard Sean give that doesn't begin with "buy my dvd". Unless he is recomending d bol to a 17 yo.

[theworm]

I think he realizes no one has bought that thing in 5 years or so now...

[New Hank Wood]

Come on son, Sean built an incredible physique.  He relied upon free weights and machines.  And yes, Sean was not a fan of the smith machine.

Sean felt that the 'squatting action' placed too much direct pressure on his lower back....In summary, train hard but train smart.

Peace.

[theworm]

Shawn is a great guy.  gets a bad rap on getbig.   i met him, and he was very nice.  maybe he's gay or something, but nonetheless, he was very polite and we took pics with him.  pretty cool guy IMO.

[onlyme]

Shawn is a great guy.  gets a bad rap on getbig.   i met him, and he was very nice.  maybe he's gay or something, but nonetheless, he was very polite and we took pics with him.  pretty cool guy IMO.

did you blow him too.  you obviously aren't a good judge of character

[theworm]

lol

maybe he just acts like a prick in front of pricks?  not sure, but again, i only met him for 5 mins, and he was a very cool guy.  so thats my only frame of reference...

[Bluto]

hank!!

whatabout

front squats!

[wisconsinBB]

I had to back off on my heavy squatting recently.  I was having some pains in my lower back and apparently I was pinching a disc or something.  My chiropractor had me stop doing squats for the time being and my lower back feels much better.

[theworm]

I had to back off on my heavy squatting recently.  I was having some pains in my lower back and apparently I was pinching a disc or something.  My chiropractor had me stop doing squats for the time being and my lower back feels much better.

people actually still go to chiropractor?

in latin that means fake doctor.

I would love to get my medical advice from some dude who got his diploma from a strip-mall!  hahaha..   chiropractors, self ownage.

[wisconsinBB]

people actually still go to chiropractor?

in latin that means fake doctor.

I would love to get my medical advice from some dude who got his diploma from a strip-mall!  hahaha..   chiropractors, self ownage.

Uhhh, try 6 years of post-grad, 4 if you don't take the summers off.

[The Squadfather]

I had to back off on my heavy squatting recently.  I was having some pains in my lower back and apparently I was pinching a disc or something.  My chiropractor had me stop doing squats for the time being and my lower back feels much better.

don't worry with all the drugs you put in your ass you'll grow on those brutal 5 sets of leg extensions you call a leg workout.

[theworm]

why don;t they go to medical school then?

i am sure they are well trained, in ohio, there was a report of 2 broken necks caused by chiropractors.

all i am saying, is that if you want real, sound medical advices, see a MD, not a "Mr. Rick"

see a PN&R (physical med) doc, they are excellent at what they do.

[freespirit]

Weak people don't squat.