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Old 05-04-2010, 22:03   #230
Blitzzz (RIP)
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Correction to this..

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Originally Posted by Fud116 View Post
As far as I know, partial (half) squats don't involve the glutes and hamstrings as much as full squats do. I've always been told to do full squats, at least to parallel.

Just my .02 Cents
Squats, full or half do not exercise Hamstrings or Calves.
Calves are exercised with Heel raises (going up on tip toes) Best from a prestretched position Dorsiflexed to Plantar flexed.
Hamstrings are done with Hamstring curls.
Sean enjoy your PM.
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