leg press sucks

[spatts]

Who are you asking?

 

[brian747478`]

hey b,
i do a few. i've seen you do them once or twice, but it has been awhile

 

[b fold the truth]

It has been a long while...don't think I'll ever do them again. When selecting the exercises which will add mass and strength to my legs...I am just not for sure if leg press is the better choice over so many other exercises...

B True

 

[brian747478`]

what r some others that would work my legs good for mass without working my low back so hard?

 

[coolcolj]

single leg squats - stick your non working leg in front as you go down, hold a support for balance if you want. Intense contraction!
In the same way dumbells are better than barbells, so this exercise is better than regular squats

reverse lunge

bench stepups

 

[brian747478`]

b, u know i was only messing with you.
cool j, thanx for the advice, how exactly do you do a reverse lunge?
thanx, brian

 

[brian747478`]

b, u know i was only messing with you.
cool j, thanx for the advice, how exactly do you do a reverse lunge?
thanx, brian
hannibal, spatts, nice meeting you guys this weekend.

 

[coolcolj]

Well start with either dumbells or a barbell across your back.

Feet slightly apart - about 4-5 inches
take one big step back, but not too far.
All the weight should be centred on the front leg

Keep just the rear leg's toes lightly touch the ground for balance
then kneel down so that the front leg is about a 90 degree angle, don't touch the ground as per a normal lunge.

Then with all the weight on the front leg push yourself upwards and slightly forwards using only the front leg. Its a very similar movement to a sprint, so expect your hams to blow up quite a bit alongside with your quads, glutes and calves. If you want striations on your glutes this will do it

then return the rear leg to the start position as you pushup. Don't use your rear leg to help. I prefer to work only one leg at a time as opposed to alternate legs like some people do.
Gets your heartrate going like 20 rep squats!

This is a power exercise so load up heavy! If you want freaky hammies, this exercise will deliver!

 

[rippedtrojan]

Most people lay down the backseat too far, which is great to develope gluteus maximus and to put a lot of topque on your knees, but it's not that all good for legs....

sounds like my problem. my glutes are more sore than my quads today. and my knees hurt slightly (i can feel it while riding my bike some and climbing stairs).

 

[Peyomp]

I was getting all excited about being able to do 1000lbs on a 45 degree leg press in a few weeks and you've gone and shot me down. 1000 had a ring to it. Now I know it ain't shit. Damn.