Good alternatives to squats

[J F T]

OK, squatting is one of my mainstays....I really need to mix it up a bit.

Are there alternatives that also hit the large muslce groups in the legs and will kick my butt as well???

I know there are a couple of folks that have mentioned they don't do squats....what do you do instead??

[pigmeat]

Re: Good alternatives to squats

squats are a must, but if you need a break leg presses are great..nothing can replace the squat though...

[NICKD]

Re: Good alternatives to squats

Glute Ham Raise (GHR) is one of my favorites, and pull-throughs qualify, but you're asking two different questions. As far as replacing squats (and its variations, including hack-squats), leg press is really your only option, and it's not nearly as good.