Leg Press V.s Squat

[LiftHardOrDontLiftAtAll]

I usually incorporate both in my training. But right now my knee has been giving me trouble so I use primarily leg presses. But for overall development, gotta go with squats.

 

[Garza]

I don't know why people say squats give you a bad back and all this shit. My knees were hurting a little when I first began them and now I even do a powerlifting squat form and I have no knee trouble. Never any lowr back trouble either. If you are letting your back fall down or losing the arch in your back then I can see why.

 

[minion]

IMO in this order squats, deadlift/rows and benchpress are all you need to build an impressive physique.

 

[Imnotdutch]

What always suprises me is that the ladies here seem to love squatting......and some of the guys just make excuses not to do em.

Theres something special about women that squat......gotta love em

 

[Phemomena]

What always suprises me is that the ladies here seem to love squatting......and some of the guys just make excuses not to do em.

Theres something special about women that squat......gotta love em

hehe i love squats so much that i do 'em twice a week... okay, its not love, but its got to be the closest thing...(i hate 'em and love to hate 'em, but i love what they've done for me so squattin i will go)

 

[Wyllis]

Leg extensions
Leg press
Hack squats

This is the perfect quad routine if you dont want to squat.

The benefits of doing heavy squats do not outway the negatives. Back strain, knee strain and a big ass.

If you want a big ass and a bad back then squat your life away. They are also a major cause of hernia's.

This is my quad routine and my quads look pretty damn fine.

If you dont want to squat, dont squat. There are alternatives. Alot of pro bodybuilders dont squat because after years of doing them heavy something had to give.

 

[BrickGirl]

To make that change in 4 months, all I did for stimulation was booty to heels heavy squats. thats all, nothing else

 

[Imnotdutch]

I cant hope to top Brickgirls post but:

I think u just quoted some of the biggest myths associated with squatting.....

1)Getting a big ass is genetic......you cant help that one.

2)Bad backs come from poor form. Use good form and get a strong core and your back will be just fine.

3)Knee strain??? Again that comes from bad form. Your either letting your knees ride too far forward or bouncing at the bottom. Any exercise can be bad for you if you do it wrongly.

Go over to the womens forum and ask them how many of them squat.....and how many have bad backs. Alot squat.....I havent heard any talking about bad backs. Thats because they dont get their egos involved and lift with good form. Us men could learn alot from them.

Leg extensions
Leg press
Hack squats

This is the perfect quad routine if you dont want to squat.

The benefits of doing heavy squats do not outway the negatives. Back strain, knee strain and a big ass.

If you want a big ass and a bad back then squat your life away. They are also a major cause of hernia's.

This is my quad routine and my quads look pretty damn fine.

If you dont want to squat, dont squat. There are alternatives. Alot of pro bodybuilders dont squat because after years of doing them heavy something had to give.

 

[Fa2]

Squats for me, leg presses when I'm lazy, do both when I feel like Superman...

 

[strengthmonster]

Nothing much more to add that hasn't been said already. Squats are the king of excercises.