Well an empty still weighs 20kgs and isn't restrained, so if you don't have it sitting right and it falls you could injure yourself or others I guess (and look like the tard that dropped a bar..)
Smith machine with 10 a side to start, once I get familiar with it move up to barbell.
Front squat focuses on the quad right?
Also, what program do you suggest to really stimulate calf growth? I'm finding that the arches of my feet start going before my calves so not getting the most out of it. I'm considering taking skipping back up to develop some conditioning on rest days and then high volume sets on leg day.
Comments?