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leg press info
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Common Orthopedic Inflexibilities
I'll just leave this here and sign out
inb4 someone over-reacts even further and claims im saying leg press is "bad" or "dangerous" or whatever
I'll just leave this here and sign out
inb4 someone over-reacts even further and claims im saying leg press is "bad" or "dangerous" or whatever
I know I have read that the leg press is stressful for the back but when using one have never noticed it.
If I had the cash I would get one for my gym. I like using the leg press. Squats for me are all P chain, lower back especially. I like being able to just get on the leg press and work the legs.
If I had the cash I would get one for my gym. I like using the leg press. Squats for me are all P chain, lower back especially. I like being able to just get on the leg press and work the legs.
Big Mick
"2014 - Kunce of the year"
I am still looking for a leg press for my home gym as well.
And I love squats, need both IMO.
I want one of those 45 degree seated leg press machines.
I want one of these or similar:
or even this:
Both are Australian Made Samson Leg presses, anyone know where I can find one let me know!!
And I love squats, need both IMO.
I want one of those 45 degree seated leg press machines.
I want one of these or similar:
or even this:
Both are Australian Made Samson Leg presses, anyone know where I can find one let me know!!
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Regular Punter
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My thoughts exactly. At the commercial gym I could squat my work stuff then rep out on the LP and it really felt different. I will still squat for strength and 1rms etc but the press will be good for higher volume and growth.
Just waiting for a decent 45 degree unit to show up second hand now.
Goosey
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Just a couple of things to keep in mind.
Dont lock out in the extended position, due to most peoples legs differing slightly in length, it can have implications to lower back issue later on.
Position you feet so that they are inline with the knee and shoulder.
Don't exaggerate the angle of the foot and don't place the knee past the line of he shoulder.
Changing the angle of the feet and placing the feet higher or lower on the plate does not place an emphasis on certain areas of the quad muscle.
Position your feet and knee on the pad in a way to enable the same path/movement of the machine you are on.
In other words, work with the axis of the machine.
Dont lock out in the extended position, due to most peoples legs differing slightly in length, it can have implications to lower back issue later on.
Position you feet so that they are inline with the knee and shoulder.
Don't exaggerate the angle of the foot and don't place the knee past the line of he shoulder.
Changing the angle of the feet and placing the feet higher or lower on the plate does not place an emphasis on certain areas of the quad muscle.
Position your feet and knee on the pad in a way to enable the same path/movement of the machine you are on.
In other words, work with the axis of the machine.
Regular Punter
New member
thanks for the pointers Goosey. i had heard lots of bits and pieces about foot positioning etc. I also wasnt sure about locking out like one would with squats.
appreciate the tips mate
appreciate the tips mate
Personally, I try make it my business to never let the joint take the load. I recall Goosey recently saying to never lockout on.. anything?
Regular Punter
New member
Ended up getting a used body solid leg press/hack squat unit. Awesome bit of gear and feels a lot different to squatting. Nice to have a variation of leg movements now.
Bring on the wheels in 2013
Bring on the wheels in 2013