Which exercises to replace the squat?

[CrashX]

Which exercises would you guys think would most adequately replace the squat? Not getting a squat rack until June, so I resorted to hack squats, but I think I may be neglecting the hamstrings, so I thought about adding some stiff-legged deads on squatting days. Im currently doing JS 5x5. Any suggestions?

 

[Bob Smith]

Doing 5x5 without squatting would be tough.

The only things that somewhat could replace a squat is a real hack squat (not the machine). DLs would be good, but dont hit the quads nearly as much as squats.

 

[CrashX]

Doing 5x5 without squatting would be tough.

The only things that somewhat could replace a squat is a real hack squat (not the machine). DLs would be good, but dont hit the quads nearly as much as squats.

Thanks for your reply. Im doing the real barbell hack squats but I wasnt sure if they were adequate.

 

[CrashX]

On a related note... If doing hack squats is OK for the time being, would adding some stiff-legged DLs for the hams help things or would it affect the training negatively? That would mean Hack squats, bench presses, JS Rows and SLDLs on Monday and Friday.

 

[Bob Smith]

On a related note... If doing hack squats is OK for the time being, would adding some stiff-legged DLs for the hams help things or would it affect the training negatively? That would mean Hack squats, bench presses, JS Rows and SLDLs on Monday and Friday.

That would be fine.

 

[CrashX]

All right, thanks for the help