Why the obsession with squats and deadlifts?

EdenHazard

Most people you see doing them looking like crap. You see so much people doing squats these days because of the whole non lifters seeing some ripped brah in shorts where you can only see his ankles and coming out with the 'do u even squat, bro?':rolleyes:
However its the biggest broscience going that doing squats will lead to growth all over. They are a good exercise but no more important than any other srs.

the_syco

I'm assuming because they're down in weight-lifting folklore as "whole body workouts", some people think that only doing squats will work out their entire body?

Blacktie.

EdenHazard wrote: »

Most people you see doing them looking like crap.

Are you serious? Anyone serious about bodybuilding or building a well balanced muscular body does heavy squats and deads.

And to answer your question theiy're a compound movement that requires the use of a large amount of muscles. More muscle used>greater growth potential. It also helps that you can push big numbers and increase them in a fairly steady rate at the beginning.

frozenfrozen

Of course squats and deadlifts are good, you're judging them by the people you see at the gym 'not looking good'?

Stench Blossoms

EdenHazard wrote: »

Most people you see doing them looking like crap.

Excuse you. I look GREEEAT :D

Brian?

Why the obsession with how others look in the gym?

Squats and Dealifts are both great exercises for many reasons. So I'll ask you, why wouldn't you do them?

LuckyLloyd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua8oObEPptQ

Alf Veedersane

You're just phoning in your trolling now, Eden.

brian plank

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

Excuse you. I look GREEEAT :D

Hanley

The only people worse than the "you gotta squat bro" brigade are the "don't squat cos everyone says you have to bro" team.

nice_guy80

Hanley wrote: »

The only people worse than the "you gotta squat bro" brigade are the "don't squat cos everyone says you have to bro" team.

Bro, do you even lift?

bootybouncer

For me whats quite annoying now is the amount of women squatting and deadlifting .......................... getting ridiculous in the gyms

bootybouncer

bootybouncer wrote: »

For me whats quite annoying now is the amount of women squatting and deadlifting .......................... getting ridiculous in the gyms

What's it to you if I squat or deadlift

djk1000

Maybe the people you see are new to lifting, there are lots of squats and deadlifts in starting strength for example, which is a program that a lot of people do starting out.

RidleyRider

bootybouncer wrote: »

For me whats quite annoying now is the amount of women squatting and deadlifting .......................... getting ridiculous in the gyms

Power fcuking too them!

Alf Veedersane

bootybouncer wrote: »

For me whats quite annoying now is the amount of women squatting and deadlifting better than me......................... getting ridiculous in the gyms

FYP.

juke

bootybouncer wrote: »

For me whats quite annoying now is the amount of women squatting and deadlifting .......................... getting ridiculous in the gyms

Bleedin' women, coming to our gyms, using our squat racks :rolleyes:

whirlpool

The OP's question seems to be why is there so much more focus on squats and deadlifts than on the plenty of other equally as effective similar exercises.

If that's the question, I guess it's because they are very simple movements (relatively) and use a lot of muscle in one go. Maybe other movements don't, as much.

Alf Veedersane

whirlpool wrote: »

The OP's question seems to be why is there so much more focus on squats and deadlifts than on the plenty of other equally as effective similar exercises.

If that's the question, I guess it's because they are very simple movements (relatively) and use a lot of muscle in one go. Maybe other movements don't, as much.

The OP just likes trolling.

ThunbergsAreGo

I cannot Squat or Deadlift now due to a slipped disc and i must admit i do miss them

bootybouncer

bluewolf wrote: »

What's it to you if I squat or deadlift

nowt ...........my opinion is my own...........................sick of fat assed women thinking its some how healthy to have an ass like a dumper truck

Dtp1979

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua8oObEPptQ

Wow, it's amazing what steroids can do

Hani Kosti

I'm happy there are people like Hanley who teach women how to squat and deadlift!!!
Nothing as empowering as lifting truly heavy stuff
BTW deadlifts are my favourite

conzy

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Wow, it's amazing what steroids can do

While there is no doubt that Mr Olympias are steroid enhanced.. How long before you could deadlift 800lb with the help of steroids?

bootybouncer

conzy wrote: »

While there is no doubt that Mr Olympias are steroid enhanced.. How long before you could deadlift 800lb with the help of steroids?

every pro bodybuilder has juiced, anyone who denies this is ignorant to the game

endacl

Brian? wrote: »

Why the obsession with how others look in the gym?

Squats and Dealifts are both great exercises for many reasons. So I'll ask you, why wouldn't you do them?

Is it because they're ... hard....?

Alf Veedersane

bootybouncer wrote: »

every pro bodybuilder has juiced, anyone who denies this is ignorant to the game

"Is this a 'roid rage I see before me?"

Stench Blossoms

bootybouncer wrote: »

nowt ...........my opinion is my own...........................sick of fat assed women thinking its some how healthy to have an ass like a dumper truck

Hey look if men didn't like it Sir Mix A Lot wouldn't have made a song about it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JphDdGV2TU

papu

bootybouncer wrote: »

nowt ...........my opinion is my own...........................sick of fat assed women thinking its some how healthy to have an ass like a dumper truck

You can have all the chicken butts you want , no-one is stopping you.

Daveysil15

How long does it take you guys to recover after doing squats? I can barely walk for 2-3 days afterwards. Recovery seems to be so slow compared to other body parts.

I'd be a little stiff the next day but the DOMS would be very light... Any variation in foot position can change that, though. It probably depends on how often you squat. More frequently = less DOMS.

Alf Veedersane

Daveysil15 wrote: »

How long does it take you guys to recover after doing squats? I can barely walk for 2-3 days afterwards. Recovery seems to be so slow compared to other body parts.

How often do you squat?

Duck's hoop

bootybouncer wrote: »

every pro bodybuilder has juiced, anyone who denies this is ignorant to the game

I'm pretty sure nobody denies it. And everybody knows it.

The fact remains that even with a truck load of hormoneboosteroids the vast majority of dudes are never going to get that strong.

Daveysil15

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

How often do you squat?

Not that often really, maybe once a fortnight, sometimes once a week.

Alf Veedersane

Daveysil15 wrote: »

Not that often really, maybe once a fortnight, sometimes once a week.

That why's you're getting DOMS so.

Dtp1979

conzy wrote: »

While there is no doubt that Mr Olympias are steroid enhanced.. How long before you could deadlift 800lb with the help of steroids?

Dunno, wouldn't put that sh1t in my body

Daveysil15

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

That why's you're getting DOMS so.

Yeah I thought that might be the reason alright. I've been focusing more on cardio lately using the exercise bike, so I haven't been doing the squats as much.

siochain

bootybouncer wrote: »

For me whats quite annoying now is the amount of women squatting and deadlifting .......................... getting ridiculous in the gyms

It's great to see more women moving away from doing hours of cardio and moving over to the barbel section. And they are usually a much better laugh than some of the male tools who go around checking out there biceps in mirrors for half their session.

Mellor

bootybouncer wrote: »

nowt ...........my opinion is my own...........................sick of fat assed women thinking its some how healthy to have an ass like a dumper truck

Given your username, the above is quite ironic.

I expected you'd be more than this creep guy
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=90245674&postcount=2432

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Dunno, wouldn't put that sh1t in my body

It's already in your body. In your balls :eek:

kevpants

EdenHazard wrote: »

Most people you see doing them looking like crap. You see so much people doing squats these days because of the whole non lifters seeing some ripped brah in shorts where you can only see his ankles and coming out with the 'do u even squat, bro?':rolleyes:
However its the biggest broscience going that doing squats will lead to growth all over. They are a good exercise but no more important than any other srs.

MD1990

EdenHazard wrote: »

Most people you see doing them looking like crap. You see so much people doing squats these days because of the whole non lifters seeing some ripped brah in shorts where you can only see his ankles and coming out with the 'do u even squat, bro?':rolleyes:
However its the biggest broscience going that doing squats will lead to growth all over. They are a good exercise but no more important than any other srs.

clueless post.
do some Leg Press & Leg Extension if u want to mess up your joints.
Squats & Deadlifts are by far the best compound exercises as they work every muscle & are very good for your joints.

chriity139

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Wow, it's amazing what steroids can do

Hang on ill stick a bit of test in me, 800lb deadlift here I come

chriity139

bootybouncer wrote: »

every pro bodybuilder has juiced, anyone who denies this is ignorant to the game

Not just bodybuilding, ever single physical sport that gives you the opportunity to earn money from being the best you can be sure steroids are involved. Hate this rubbish oh only big lads are on are it

Dtp1979

chriity139 wrote: »

Hang on ill stick a bit of test in me, 800lb deadlift here I come

Best of luck. Keep training hard and inject as much as you possibly can and you'll reach your goal

LuckyLloyd

bootybouncer wrote: »

nowt ...........my opinion is my own...........................sick of fat assed women thinking its some how healthy to have an ass like a dumper truck

Correct me if I'm wrong, but are you suggesting that women should stick to light dumbell work and cardio for 'toning'? Please enlighten us on your strength training tips for girls.

TimeToShine

LuckyLloyd54451 wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but are you suggesting that women should stick to light dumbell work and cardio for 'toning'? Please enlighten us on your strength training tips for girls.

Ah would you give him a break. I've no problem with women in the weights section but you can quickly tell the difference between those that mean business and the ones who are there because squatting and deadlifting are 'in' and wouldn't mind a load of fellas getting a good look at their arse in the process. The same women have done no research on the topic and can be seen squatting 20kg for weeks on end. I find it funny how we can all have a good laugh/whine about the 'bros' in gym curling in the squat rack and wasting people's time but when someone complains about a woman doing the equivalent the pitchforks come out.

Alf Veedersane

TimeToShine wrote: »

Ah would you give him a break. I've no problem with women in the weights section but you can quickly tell the difference between those that mean business and the ones who are there because squatting and deadlifting are 'in' and wouldn't mind a load of fellas getting a good look at their arse in the process. The same women have done no research on the topic and can be seen squatting 20kg for weeks on end. I find it funny how we can all have a good laugh/whine about the 'bros' in gym curling in the squat rack and wasting people's time but when someone complains about a woman doing the equivalent the pitchforks come out.

The difference is that he does have a problem with women squatting and deadlifting.

There was no mention of it being the equivalent of curling in the squat rack. Just that women who don't have an ass that he likes the shape of should be squatting.

Blacktie.

TimeToShine wrote: »

I find it funny how we can all have a good laugh/whine about the 'bros' in gym curling in the squat rack and wasting people's time but when someone complains about a woman doing the equivalent the pitchforks come out.

Curls can be done anywhere. By doing them in the squat rack you're interfering with other people who wants to use it unnecessarily. It's a dick move for no real reason.

And you say a woman is wasting peoples time by using the correct piece of equipment? Just because she's not pushing a weight you deem acceptable? Get off your high horse there mate. Just because someone is trying something new and doesn't have your (apparently) very strong squatting ability doesn't mean they have any less of a right to be there.

TimeToShine

Blacktie. wrote: »

Curls can be done anywhere. By doing them in the squat rack you're interfering with other people who wants to use it unnecessarily. It's a dick move for no real reason.

And you say a woman is wasting peoples time by using the correct piece of equipment? Just because she's not pushing a weight you deem acceptable? Get off your high horse there mate. Just because someone is trying something new and doesn't have your (apparently) very strong squatting ability doesn't mean they have any less of a right to be there.

It means that she hasn't done any research. If you don't see a problem with someone squatting the same weight for weeks on end then I've nothing more to say if I'm honest. I like the fact that you attacked me as a person as well, it makes for a really classy post.

Stench Blossoms

TimeToShine wrote: »

It means that she hasn't done any research. If you don't see a problem with someone squatting the same weight for weeks on end then I've nothing more to say if I'm honest. I like the fact that you attacked me as a person as well, it makes for a really classy post.

Why are you stalking the girl? Can you not just go to the gym and do your own thing instead of criticizing someone else's routine?

The same people are in the gym with me every morning. Do I know what weights they are squatting? Hell no! Why? CAUSE I DO MY OWN THING AND DON'T LOOK AT OTHER PEOPLE!

Blacktie.

TimeToShine wrote: »

If you don't see a problem with someone squatting the same weight for weeks on end then I've nothing more to say

Good stuff