Don’t Get Your Back Up
Some guys pull the old sore back excuse when it comes time to talk squats – and some don’t. If you’re one of those trainers who really does have lower spinal issues going on, then you are best advised to avoid heavy squatting. So, does that mean you’re never going to be able to build a decent pair of pins? No – it just means that you’re going to have to take a slightly different route. The leg press, for example, will do a nice replacement job for heavy squats without unduly stressing the lower back. You can safely go hard and heavy on the leg press and get a full range of motion without injury worries. After 4 heavy sets of leg presses, do 3 quick sets of 20 reps of bench squats with a light weight. From there do 2 supersets of leg extensions and leg curls. Finish with 15 minutes on the treadmill – just don’t plan on climbing any stairs for a few days.