Legion Athletics
Oct 5, 2026
Strong legs without back squats
What to try when your usual squat bothers your knees.
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- Personal greeting
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- Exercise example
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Hey there, If back squats bother your knees, you have other ways to build strong, muscular legs. Exercises that require less weight or less knee bending may feel more comfortable. Take the dumbbell step-up. It trains your quads, hamstrings, and glutes without requiring the heavy loads used in barbell squats. It’s one of five alternatives worth considering. I break down why each can work and how to perform it here: See the 5 Squat Alternatives Enjoy! Mike Matthews Founder of Legion P.S. Training at home? Two of these squat alternatives require only dumbbells and a little floor space. Find them in the guide. P.P.S. Wanna get buy one get one 50% off savings on my naturally sweetened and flavored sports supplements? Go here to see what's on sale right now: ⇒ https://legionathletics.com Want to earn cash back on every purchase you make? Click here to learn how. Already have a rewards account? Click here to view your point balance. To update your email preferences, click here. To unsubscribe, click here. Legion Athletics, Inc. 601 Cleveland St. 3rd Floor, Suite 300 Clearwater, FL 33755