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runningback1456 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 12:01 AM

im 6 feet and ive been doing vjb intermediate plyos programs for 3 weeks and ive gotten some good gains but i also have squatted before i dont have a regular squat rack in my gym so is using a smith machine ok?? i wanna record my squat but i dont know if its the same as lifting a regular squat

jacobwh · #2 (**permalink**) 08-17-2009, 05:21 AM

Single leg squat is a good alternative:

1 Leg Squat:
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runningback1456 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-17-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacobwh

Single leg squat is a good alternative:

1 Leg Squat:
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thank you jacob

zginphil · #4 (**permalink**) 10-11-2009, 04:18 AM

the pistol squat ( 1 leg ) is good and I would suggest trap bar deadlifts if your gym has a trap bar. It works the same muscles as squatting and is a similar movement