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10-24-2020, 06:17 PM #3901
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10-24-2020, 06:41 PM #3902
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10-24-2020, 09:31 PM #3903
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10-24-2020, 11:28 PM #3904
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10-25-2020, 04:10 AM #3905
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10-25-2020, 06:05 AM #3906
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10-27-2020, 12:51 PM #3907
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10-27-2020, 02:50 PM #3908
- Join Date: Apr 2007
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Nice pickup. I'm not any kind of calf raise connoisseur but I've used this model BodyMasters and I really liked it. I haven't found one I like better.
The first commercial gym I joined was all done in BodyMasters. Even to this day a few of those pieces remain as my favorites and none were horrible (their leg press is one of them).▪█─────█▪ Rogue Barbell Crew #27 ▪█─────█▪
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10-29-2020, 09:46 AM #3909
I'm looking for an opinion on this type of Leg Press machine.
I've never used one like this, and I'm considering a unit that is for sale.
How's the ROM?
How does it compare to the usual type of Leg Press where the seat slides back?
The one I'm looking has 80kg stack. Is that enough?
I'll probably go to check it out, although it's a 3h round trip.
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10-29-2020, 10:25 AM #3910
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10-29-2020, 12:32 PM #3911
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10-29-2020, 09:06 PM #3912
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10-30-2020, 03:15 PM #3913
I've used this same style Leg Press. Not a fan if you're going to use it for actual leg pressing. The ROM kind of sucks and will suck even more if you don't allow your ass to round off of it. I'm not a fan of leg pressing in general b/c it aggravates my lower back issues so take that for what it's worth. What i do love this type of leg press for is calf raises. We have one from Hoist and i've found it to be great in that regard.
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10-30-2020, 11:28 PM #3914
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10-30-2020, 11:38 PM #3915
Thanks.
That pretty much confirms my assumptions.
It's probably the reason why only two or three manufacturers make this style of Leg Press. I've never seen it in a gym.
I'm looking for a horizontal leg press because squats do very little for my stork legs at best of times. I've torn an Achilles tendon last year, and that also carries some limitations.
Gods forgive me, but I selfishly hope that public gyms will close due to the virus, and I can buy some of their equipment.
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10-31-2020, 01:11 AM #3916
Ever been on a Flex/Startrac or Nebula Hack Squat? I'm kinda long-legged and I used to do a lot of bar squatting but had to give them up due to back issues. In terms of machines/pieces, the Flex Hack and a Zane Leg Blaster have been great for me. I do other things with dumbbells and bodyweight but in terms of equipment purchases, those were two pieces for my lower body that i hold in very high regard. I had a Paramount Pendulum Squat too at one point and it hammered my quads well but put a bit too much pressure on my lower back at the bottom of the movement (i used to go hams to calves).
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10-31-2020, 06:22 PM #3917
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11-02-2020, 06:47 PM #3918
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11-03-2020, 10:46 AM #3919
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11-03-2020, 12:53 PM #3920
- Join Date: Jan 2009
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"It is my own fault for replying in a smith thread." deadwoodgregg
Ordained Minister of Perpetual Consumption and all around righteous dude.
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11-04-2020, 03:52 AM #3921
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11-05-2020, 04:30 AM #3922
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11-05-2020, 06:41 AM #3923
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11-05-2020, 04:07 PM #3924
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11-06-2020, 03:54 AM #3925
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11-06-2020, 06:16 AM #3926
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11-06-2020, 06:27 AM #3927
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11-07-2020, 12:03 PM #3928
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11-07-2020, 01:51 PM #3929
- Join Date: Apr 2007
- Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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I have a GHD and gave this a whirl. For DBs it's fine. Might be okay for ez curl bar but never tried and I imagine more awkward than a dedicated bench where you can reach forward and grab the bar (maybe it sits okay on the handles though). If you own or really get a lot out of a GHD probably worthwhile trying it.
▪█─────█▪ Rogue Barbell Crew #27 ▪█─────█▪
▪█─────█▪ Mech6 Crew #26 ▪█─────█▪
▪█─────█▪ Equipment Crew #83 ▪█─────█▪
Haven't been able to "rep" many of you for a year or more...not for lack of trying.
Home Gym: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=175136471&p=1615740991&viewfull=1#post1615740991
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11-07-2020, 05:16 PM #3930
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