dumbbell squats

"Robert Unich" <mizunno545 RemoveThis @webtv.net> wrote in message
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> are they nearly as effective as barbell squats? .. im figuring its much
> more safer to do dumbell squats without a spotter
>
Nice alternative, especially if you use dumbells heavy enough, but they are
more like deadlifts than squats, that is if you use them by hanging them to
your side.
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Robert Unich wrote:
> are they nearly as effective as barbell squats? .. im figuring its
> much more safer to do dumbell squats without a spotter

Alternate with lunges and step-ups and you'll get some good squatting done.
This is what I did before switching to a gym where I could use a barbell to
squat and deadlift. I still do dumbbell lunges though.

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"drhowarddrfinedrhoward" <a DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> What do you do if you're squatting 250 lbs? It's hard to hold onto two
> 125 lb dumbbells. Or do you just have to adjust your reps/sets?
why? use straps if you have to
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> "drhowarddrfinedrhoward" <a.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> > What do you do if you're squatting 250 lbs? It's hard to hold onto two
> > 125 lb dumbbells. Or do you just have to adjust your reps/sets?
> why? use straps if you have to
>
Better than straps are hooks. I bought some "hookers" (not the fun kind
either) from bodybuilding.com. The hook holds onto the weight just fine and
it's easier than dealing with straps, IMHO.
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