Don't squat. Do inverts instead.
Basically get under the smit machine on your back and push the bar off, using your ankles to roll the locks. I have never been a fan of squats. But with inverts I can easily push 12 plates..
so wrong...squatting is one of the best exercises bar none. It works so many large muscle groups and all contribute to burning more calories and improving over all health/quality of life. This doesn't mean load 315 on the bar; still have to be smart.
I hope you're just kidding about "inverts". THere's so many other/better ways to train legs.