saint72

I have stupidly neglected squats in the past and from reading these forums it seems like I really should bring it into my routine.

The problem I have is I train on my own at home in a very confined space (no room to get a barbell on a stand etc), which obviously causes problems with mounting and dismounting at a decent weight. Are squats still worth it if I lower the weight to a safe level and do say reps of 20 instead of 8? or would I be better of just forgetting about squats totally?

I wouldl like to bring them into my routine but dont want to kill myself or put the bar thru the floorboards either :crazy:

Would appreicate any advice on if its worth it or not.

Bulldozer

I wouldnt squat unless i was in a squat rack/power rack with safety bars.

Just not worth it IMO.

Get a power rack mate, they dont take much room ! ;)

saint72

Ok mate will have a look into it thanks for the advice.

Big-T-

I wouldnt EVER drop squats m8 and personally they are the Daddy of leg workouts for me....If you do get a squat rack or that id be inclined to say to put them in a garage.something that you can bolt down to the ground,to make it secure..I wouldnt try n set it up in a bedroom or that...Its an exercise I havent seen many people do and the main reason being I think is the amount of effort it takes and also it really does wipe you out..Good for the heart n lungs..

SNOWY

agree with Big-T-. If you can't do squats yet try doing sprints or standing jumps onto a box perhaps not in the bedroom