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Well yes, the hack squats will be a much more leg dominated lift rather than back. Having the bar behind your legs pretty much puts your back into direct compression rather than having it try to bend you over like a DL.

However, you can do DLs as well for a more low back/hams oriented lift.

IW

strengthen the muscles which have become dormant due to misuse or lack of use...!

(That sounds like a good strategy.)

On a related note, I've been able to improve my squat exercises by doing them first before all other exercises. Calorie consumption has also become easier thanks to a strategy I have:

During weeks where protein-abundant foods are low, I replace each gram of lost protein with a gram of carbs. (Proteins and Carbs are each worth 4 calories.) This doesn't mean that carbs are any substitution for high-quality protein, but the extra carbs do help me to maintain my current bodyweight. It's better than nothing if you are in the type of situation where food of a certain nutrient (or food in general) is in low supply in your home or area.

Kickboxing update: New routine --> 1-2 punch -> Takedown -> Mount + Punch, Punch, Elbow. Stand and repeat as either a warm-up or a cool-down.

Well I think I might try front squats if I continue to have trouble lifting 150+ lbs above my head. I can squat heavy weights, no problem, but getting the heavy bar above shoulder height is a real challenge.

I don't need as much force thanks to the added muscle weight. My body's size hasn't changed much, but the power is substantial. I hope that the weights and sports training continue to work in harmony together

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