Originally Posted by
erig007
Does it really matter if it is the same workout or not? Unless you want to go into bodybuilding what matter is that your workout help you stay in shape and not lose bone density.
Doing squat you carry probably more weight on your back but don't do much load on your stabilizer and core muscles.
Anyway, this thread is about bone density not becoming Mr universe.
Squats, deadlifts, overhead press, works out and strengthens your entire core, abs, and all of it's stabiliser muscles. It's your core that supports the weight of your body plus the weight of the barbell, it's not just your legs or your shoulders. Strong core/abs prevents back injuries when lifting something heavy, weak core is propably the No.1 cause of lower back injuries...And one last thing. I wasn't even talking about bodybuilding or looking like Mr Universe. I have absolutly no interest in looking like a bodybuilder. Strength training and bodybuilding are NOT the same thing.