Can you get a respectable pair of legs without squats?

[therealyoungguns]

I've worked my way up to over 285x6 ATF squats, but there's a problem with my knee now and I'm not sure when it, or if it will ever get better. Can you build a great pair of legs with alternatives?

[Stavios]

I never do squats

I do front squats tho, I think they are better for the quads development

[MattT]

yes look at paul dillets legs and Ben Whites legs..  They never squat.

[Luv2Hurt]

I've worked my way up to over 285x6 ATF squats, but there's a problem with my knee now and I'm not sure when it, or if it will ever get better. Can you build a great pair of legs with alternatives?

Probally not.  Really the only way you will build good legs is with good genetics also, that and squats.  Lots of heavy, high rep squats.

[The Master]

I've worked my way up to over 285x6 ATF squats, but there's a problem with my knee now and I'm not sure when it, or if it will ever get better. Can you build a great pair of legs with alternatives?

Of course you can. Just do other exercises hard and have outstanding nutritional habits.

[haider]

yes look at paul dillets legs and Ben Whites legs..  They never squat.

I think you should though 

[haider]

I've worked my way up to over 285x6 ATF squats, but there's a problem with my knee now and I'm not sure when it, or if it will ever get better. Can you build a great pair of legs with alternatives?

Try box squats.

Throw in some 1-legged squats (google bulgarian squats).

Keep the heavy leg presses in there, but i don't think you should start the workout with them.

for further quality advice, I will refer u to Candidizzle.

[hazbin]

i never did

[JohnnyVegas]

Jim Quinn had 32 inch legs-never squated-just 45 degree leg presses, 20-25 plates.

[peroni]

Probally not.  Really the only way you will build good legs is with good genetics also, that and squats.  Lots of heavy, high rep squats.

I don't agree with this.  Some people respond well to squats and some people don't. We're all different. You may be able to build great legs without or you may not. Genetics...
I guess you'll find out!

[MarvinEderFan]

levrone lost considerable size and cuts in his thighs when he got a back injury.

[therealyoungguns]

levrone lost considerable size and cuts in his thighs when he got a back injury.

I'm assuming you mean he had to stop squatting?

[MarvinEderFan]

I'm assuming you mean he had to stop squatting?

yup,

[m8]

Squats are for pussies, chest and arms are all you really need to train.

[haider]

I'm assuming you mean he had to stop squatting?

I'm sure ure quite used to brokeback squatting, but the rest of us here can't really squat without a healthy back 

[m8]

Proof that training your legs is worthless:
http://www.dailymotion.com/related/5553363/tag/ronnie/video/x282pv_paul-dillet-explosion_extreme
BOOM!

[Moosejay]

No. Hit squats hard when you are young so you have a foundation. Chances are, with many years of squatting, you will need to find alternatives when older due to wear and tear.

Still gotta do 'em as a foundation exercise when starting out.

Mike

[NeverTrustABlonde]

mine are pretty..... 

[therealyoungguns]

No. Hit squats hard when you are young so you have a foundation. Chances are, with many years of squatting, you will need to find alternatives when older due to wear and tear.

Still gotta do 'em as a foundation exercise when starting out.

Mike

Thanks for your input.

[BFP]

I squat alot and my legs are only 26 inches.

Jason

[haider]

I squat alot and my legs are only 26 inches.

Jason

all your power = from your abdominals.

[BFP]

all your power = from your abdominals.

I wont deny they are important to squatting big weights.

Jason

[haider]

I wont deny they are important to squatting big weights.

Jason

just fvckin around tubby,

Dude you can't bench but your elbows are able to take all the pressure from squatting and deadlifting? I've been wondering.

[BFP]

just fvckin around tubby,

Dude you can't bench but your elbows are able to take all the pressure from squatting and deadlifting? I've been wondering.

I cant bench due to a vagus and valgus defecit that causes obscene elbow instability when pressing.  Pulling on the bar presents no problems.

Jason

[haider]

I cant bench due to a vagus and valgus defecit that causes obscene elbow instability when pressing.  Pulling on the bar presents no problems.

Jason

whatever the fvck that means, what about supporting the weight during the squat? You prolly use a wider grip?