Squats Are Bad?

[Chthonian]

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=413131

Any merit to things like this? You know, squats being dangerous and harmful to the spine?

And no, it's not one of those ridiculous attempts to find an excuse to stop squatting; I just want to know if claims such as this are legitimate, 'cause if they are, I'd rather not screw myself for life.

 

[Chthonian]

No replies? If no one wants to check the thread, it's in regards to people claiming that squats can compress the spine, which certainly makes sense. I don't doubt they do this, but is it harmful?

 

[Aaron_F]

I squatted yesterday, now I am dead













THe comment was from a chiro, most chiros are idiots and worthless. Telling someone to do leg press over squats shows their stupidity. Leg presses are a great way to get a back injury

 

[chiefhog]

In general, chiropractors say whatever it takes to keep the patient dependant on them.

 

[Old and Grey]

Anything other than laying down or hanging by your neck is bad for your spine (the bones and discs.)

 

[imported_drewbaye]

Quote[/b] (Aaron_F @ July 28 2005,3:33)]Telling someone to do leg press over squats shows their stupidity. Leg presses are a great way to get a back injury

This depends on the design of the leg press machine and whether the user is properly positioned in it. It is a safe exercise when performed properly, as are squats.

 

[Joe G]

Quote[/b] ]THe comment was from a chiro, most chiros are idiots and worthless.

That is an unsupported generalization. What ever happened to no ad hominem remarks?


Joe G