Hmm. So, starting to consider swapping out the traditional squats in SL for something less... Risky.
Especially after watching some stuff by Kelly on knees and things related to that. Basically been getting some small knee twinges, which I feel is being driven by the need to stay so vertical during the smith squat.
As such, I think I'm going to swap them out for something. I know it's a right pain for training, and progress, BUT, it will at least drive better core stabilisation requirements, and should help my core, which will help the other lifts.
So the options are:
Stick with Smith squats - Think I'm going to stay away from these for now on - so that's a no. If I want to do some 1RM's to see if progress is coming along, then yeah, maybe I will at some point.
Back/Front Squat - Nowhere I can do these off of.
Leg Press - More knee issues, no stabilisation again, so that's that out.
Overhead Squat - Interesting consideration - it's certainly humbling, but I rarely feel the biggest thing it works is my legs, and ultimately it will always be limiting my legs by my push press.
Goblet Squat - Again, interesting consideration - having not done many of these before, how will it work from a leg strength perspective? Will I be able to get enough weight in my hands (relying on grip here as well) to actually really work my legs properly (DB go up to I think 45-50kg). They are however supposed to be great for your core though, something that needs massively working for me right now.
The real thing is this would be a layover as such until I can get in a decent gym with a proper squat rack.
I know the big thing is, pick a plan and stick to it. But yeah, I'd rather adjust slightly and save any potential injuries.
kd
