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10-31-2008, 12:36 PM #1Registered User
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Leg Press machine suitable replacement for squats?
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10-31-2008, 01:15 PM #2Registered User
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Its actually more effective than squats, circuit it in with curls and abs and you will be huge in no time.
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10-31-2008, 01:22 PM #3Registered User
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Not really. It can be incorporated into a program but it's really not a "suitable" replacement for the squat. The squat is great in pointing out weak and poor flexibility points of your body (mostly lower, but some upper ones too). The leg press will never challenge you in the same way. Beyond it's strength returns, the squat is a great exercise to become familiar with a lot of body mechanics and coordination issues.
What your issue with squats? Don't like them, don't have equipment, unsure about form?
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10-31-2008, 01:28 PM #4Registered User
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I actually prefer Leg Press over Squats, only because they are safer on my knees and lower back. I wouldn't say it's better, Squats are one of the best total body exercises which releases the most testosterone in your body. But, when I'm just focusing on Legs, I prefer the Leg Press/Hack Squats since it's safer as mentioned earlier.
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10-31-2008, 02:00 PM #5Registered User
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Cheers for the replies.Originally Posted by galahan
I have been steering clear of squats mostly due to being unsure of form in all honesty - but also because the rack eq at my gym can often have queues, and I find the leg press simpler - pin and press - and I think I've been getting pretty good results.
I am in the middle of altering my routines as currently, my 2 day split routine = 3 + hrs in the gym every second day. (includes cardio / swim)
Looking to cut down to something like 1 hr of weights / stgth training + my usual cardio and swim and some ab work with every session.
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10-31-2008, 02:26 PM #6Registered User
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Yeah, the squat or power rack queues can get annoying. I'm lucky that no one at my gym uses them when I'm there; not even to do curls! :P
In terms of form, I'd highly recommend the Squats Rx videos on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...rch_type=&aq=f
There are 20-some. It's best to go back to them regularly when you're first starting off because you'll more easily recognize the problems he discusses.
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10-31-2008, 02:27 PM #7Registered User
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Actually smith machine squats are much more effective, especially if you do buddy curls during your rest break..Originally Posted by Andre-n-Andre
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10-31-2008, 02:41 PM #8don't call me white
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Originally Posted by Andre-n-Andre
WTF is this comedy hour?Originally Posted by willwigg3477In the words of Julius Caesar: "War gives the right of the conquerors to impose any conditions they please upon the vanquished."
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10-31-2008, 02:47 PM #9Registered User
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No way man..i read that straight from flex magazine..and i believe it was also stated in muscle and fitness..they dont lieOriginally Posted by rood_boi
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10-31-2008, 03:04 PM #10don't call me white
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http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=1559811Originally Posted by willwigg3477
In the words of Julius Caesar: "War gives the right of the conquerors to impose any conditions they please upon the vanquished."
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10-31-2008, 03:08 PM #11Registered User
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dude, neither post was harrassing or rude..it was just a joke..lighten up a bitOriginally Posted by rood_boi
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