The Squat You've Never Done

1. Most individuals don’t like “leg day” because of the daunting after-math of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Unlike other body parts you don’t need to put constant stress on that particular muscle on a day to day basis like we do our legs because we do use our legs to get from point A to point B. So maybe we can’t eliminate that factor of “leg day”, but if you are a person who HATES squatting I’m here to help. Previously in our blog, we had mentioned a variation of squatting such as the Bulgarian split squats. Between Bulgarian split squats and regular squats you are putting constant stress on your lower back and pressure on your spine so I have a proposition for you and it’s called LANDMINE SQUATS.
   How it’s done..
2. The position of the bar matters. Because the bar is partially supported on the ground, you will lift less than the entire amount of weight of the system (i.e., the bar and plates).
3. The amount of weight you lift relative to the amount on the bar is reduced as you raise it to a higher angle because more weight shifts to the end supported on the ground. The closer the bar is to the floor, the more weight you will lift. A kneeling overhead press is actually harder than a standing press at the same weight.
4. Because the bar moves in a curved path, you have to get used to moving outside a linear path. Most people progress through an exercise from point A to point B in a direct line, but a landmine uses curved pathways. This requires some acclimation.
Video tutorial below:


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXIpICSdg6U

You don’t have to focus on the repetitions as the video does, but just try to focus on good form when performing these squats for optimal muscle breakdown.
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