# Exercise alternative

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/exercise-alternative/19340>\
**Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [December 19, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/exercise-alternative/19340 "2025-12-19T14:14:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![Matte1782](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Matte1782](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Matte1782)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/exercise-alternative/19340/1 "2025-12-19T14:14:21Z")

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Good morning, just started [PB2](https://www.barbellmedicine.com/shop/training-templates/strength/powerbuilding-ii-template/) 2nd generation. I see day 3 has hack squats programmed. I do not have access to a hack squat, belt squat, or leg press. So question also applies to leg press for block 2. I do have a SSB. I know there are alternative selections in the template, but would be curious what your preference is.

Program looks awesome, and love the video link included with the purchase. Thats a nice new feature.

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/exercise-alternative/19340/2 "2025-12-19T14:15:56Z")

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I’d probably favor a Hatfield squat for block 2, and cannonball/platz squats on block for this application.