Why Teens Won't Squat

[BendtheBar]

I hear it nearly everyday...

"For legs can I just run or do cardio?"

[bigtim27]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

I hear it nearly everyday...

"For legs can I just run or do cardio?"

I used to say the same thing Steve. I used to walk to and from work 5 miles and thought I didn't need to train legs.

[BendtheBar]

I understand guys that don't want to squat. Not everyone has the same goals, and most just want to look good at the beach. I respect this goal.

But with that said, if someone comes to me wanting size and strength and won't squat, I take it as a sign that they are not willing to put in the effort no matter what I ask them to do.

[Jaskarn]

I am a teen and i love to squat

[dmaipa]

Originally Posted by Jaskarn

I am a teen and i love to squat

good job

[glwanabe]

I'm nearly middle aged, and I love to squat.

[IronManlet]

My "Big Three," as it were, are the Squat, the Deadlift, and the Overhead Press.

In my opinion, all three should be trained with no exceptions; unless you have some kind of serious injury or handicap that prevents you from doing so.

[Trevor Ross]

1) Because they're hard!
2) Because they think they're bad for the knees. (If they were shown proper technique they would not feel any strain on the knees)

[old school]

I think there are a lot of people who think if you dont barbell back squat your beneath them but should realise a lot of the time strength is skill specific (get someone who can back squat 400lbs I bet the first time they front squat they won't be able to get more than 200lbs so is someone that front squats 200lb stronger than a 400lb back squatter?).

Don't get me wrong I love squatting/deadlifting and usually do it three times a week to failure when not injured but what people should realise is that a lot of the old timers had no choice, all they had was a barbell, dumbells, bench and maybe a rack.....

[glwanabe]

Originally Posted by old school

I think there are a lot of people who think if you dont barbell back squat your beneath them but should realise a lot of the time strength is skill specific (get someone who can back squat 400lbs I bet the first time they front squat they won't be able to get more than 200lbs so is someone that front squats 200lb stronger than a 400lb back squatter?).

Don't get me wrong I love squatting/deadlifting and usually do it three times a week to failure when not injured but what people should realise is that a lot of the old timers had no choice, all they had was a barbell, dumbells, bench and maybe a rack.....

You don't need much more than that. A high bar and dips bars are nice additions though.