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You can target the quads more is why I personally like it. But with clients that have poor ankle mobility or different limb ratios like longer femurs it helps get them into a more stable position at the bottom position.
How are the wedges on the knees though? Being 6 tall eith long legs, i have found even a 5 lbs plate under my feet forces too much weight forward on my knees. Seems lkke wedges would do me right in
Since I got long legs too...I can just tell you to start doing "Hindu Squats"...you got train your tissues the right way, also with high reps...I got no more problems with patella-inflammations or similar problems... And then you are able to do every kind of exercises, no matter how much stress you put on your knees, even Bodyweight-Sissy Squats are starting to feel good!!
I'm just finding this, but I definitely gotta try these. Would you say doing these with the low handles and wedges is a good alternative to back squats, or is it still more of a deadlift?
Yeah to make it more like a squat I’d make sure your torso angle is more upright and you let the knee’s travel forward to replicate a squat pattern, I did these as a great alternative to a back squat during lock down in my garage 🙌 and then for deadlifts I just changed my hip position to load the hamstrings and glutes more. I also love doing RDLs in the trap bar
@@CoachJustinCoxRF Thanks for the response! The only squats I've been able to do are DB Bulgarian split squats just cause having the barbell on my back irritates my knee so it's nice to have another bilateral squat exercise.
Exactly what Gary said, less knee bend (knee flexion) more hinge at the hips. For deadlifts I like to think slight knee bend then reach or push the hips back as you lower the weight 👌🏻
Man I feel for you, hope they change their policies and open the gyms in your area soon.... I do use these variations in my hypertrophy programs but you still need sufficient weight or resistance 💪👍...
I love these variations, I often use them instead of Barbell squats for quad development. I'd say choosing an appropriate load ( with good technique) and rep scheme for hypertrophy you will still get those covid gains
They are steel wedges made by prime strength. They are great for getting deeper in the squat position, by helping people with limited ankle range and or people with longer femurs.
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The second exercise is a killer... especially for the quads... How high are those wedges?
Absolutely... Those wedges are the 20 degree angled wedges from prime
@@CoachJustinCoxRF Where did you get those individual squat wedges...?
@@mariolp2999 they are from Prime Fitness USA ua-cam.com/video/HcLiyg5ghms/v-deo.html
What’s the benefit of the wedges & not doing them with feet flat ?
You can target the quads more is why I personally like it.
But with clients that have poor ankle mobility or different limb ratios like longer femurs it helps get them into a more stable position at the bottom position.
@@CoachJustinCoxRFthanks, appreciate the reply
Staggered stance / single leg variation.
How are the wedges on the knees though? Being 6 tall eith long legs, i have found even a 5 lbs plate under my feet forces too much weight forward on my knees. Seems lkke wedges would do me right in
Since I got long legs too...I can just tell you to start doing "Hindu Squats"...you got train your tissues the right way, also with high reps...I got no more problems with patella-inflammations or similar problems...
And then you are able to do every kind of exercises, no matter how much stress you put on your knees, even Bodyweight-Sissy Squats are starting to feel good!!
what about the feet form. would you like to make a video of it?
Great video
I'm just finding this, but I definitely gotta try these. Would you say doing these with the low handles and wedges is a good alternative to back squats, or is it still more of a deadlift?
Yeah to make it more like a squat I’d make sure your torso angle is more upright and you let the knee’s travel forward to replicate a squat pattern, I did these as a great alternative to a back squat during lock down in my garage 🙌 and then for deadlifts I just changed my hip position to load the hamstrings and glutes more. I also love doing RDLs in the trap bar
@@CoachJustinCoxRF Thanks for the response! The only squats I've been able to do are DB Bulgarian split squats just cause having the barbell on my back irritates my knee so it's nice to have another bilateral squat exercise.
Absolutely as long as u get a lot of knee flexion. Try to use smaller plates if u can, but definitely elevate the heels no matter what.
How do I make sure I am doing a deadlift and not a squat with the hex bar?
Don't bend your legs as much and bend from the hips so your torso is more bent over rather than your knees being heavily flexed.
Exactly what Gary said, less knee bend (knee flexion) more hinge at the hips.
For deadlifts I like to think slight knee bend then reach or push the hips back as you lower the weight 👌🏻
What platform would recommend to buy with it so you can have more range of movement?
2ft by 2ft(24in by 24in) on a 4 to 6 inches DIY platform...
@@mariolp2999 Thank you!
Will this make my legs get bigger? The gym is closed
Man I feel for you, hope they change their policies and open the gyms in your area soon.... I do use these variations in my hypertrophy programs but you still need sufficient weight or resistance 💪👍...
@@CoachJustinCoxRF Just adding weight to it will make my legs bigger? Can I just use this instead of squats with a barbell?
I love these variations, I often use them instead of Barbell squats for quad development. I'd say choosing an appropriate load ( with good technique) and rep scheme for hypertrophy you will still get those covid gains
@@thewiseguy7100 yes,is the simplest answer
How many reps/sets would you recommend for frist timers
5x5
4x6-8 or even 10 is better for hypertrophy.
Take it to failure and when you get there, keep going!
thats more like deadlift
Curious I've never used the plastic heels your standing on while doing the trap bar squat! What do those do? or do they train more hamstrings?
They are steel wedges made by prime strength.
They are great for getting deeper in the squat position, by helping people with limited ankle range and or people with longer femurs.
@@CoachJustinCoxRF wow that's amazing thanks for explaining that!