why bb prefer leg press inst. of squat

[kwickez]

why do bodybuilders seem to prefer leg press instead of squats

[Hola Bola]

I do both.

[DJAuto]

why do bodybuilders seem to prefer leg press instead of squats

Many bodybuilders, including most if not all professionals, do squats.

You can usually lift more on leg press though.

[Lion Heart]

LOL.

Actually I'd say 99.99% of them including me do both.

Some form of squats whether they be back, front (my fav) or hack AND Leg Press.

[tothemaxwell]

I'm doing both for strength, but bodybuilders would have an easier time growing their quads with leg pressing. they can eek out more reps with cheating. remember, they are going for aesthetics first.

[Pullup17]

I use the squats more as a power exercise were i focus on pushing the weight more than squeezing the muscles.

I use the leg press to focus more on squeezing the muscle rather than pushing the weight. The leg press is good as it isn't as taxing as squats therefore this allows me the ability to concentrate more on the quads rather than using all the muscles on my body on the squats.

[Lion Heart]

Bodybuilders are lazy. Powerlifting all the way!!!

You know if I wanted to be an ass I'd say the most obvious thing. A good majority that go into powerlifting do so because they couldn't handle the hard work of bodybuilding which includes not only lifting but cardio and diet.

Ok, so I chose to be an ass. Hey, guys he threw the first blow. Better believe I am going to stick up for a defend what I love.

LMAO at bodybuilder being lazy. Kid I've been at this for over 12 years now and as a bodybuilder I bet dollars to donuts that your lifts would look like my warm ups.

PullUp17,

That's actually a good way to go about things if setting up a program with emphasis on BOTH strength and hypertrophy. Using a movement like squats in the 4-6 range and leg presses in the 8-12. Damn fine way to workout.

[HawkLifter55]

You know if I wanted to be an ass I'd say the most obvious thing. A good majority that go into powerlifting do so because they couldn't handle the hard work of bodybuilding which includes not only lifting but cardio and diet.

Ok, so I chose to be an ass. Hey, guys he threw the first blow. Better believe I am going to stick up for a defend what I love.

LMAO at bodybuilder being lazy. Kid I've been at this for over 12 years now and as a bodybuilder I bet dollars to donuts that your lifts would look like my warm ups.

PullUp17,

That's actually a good way to go about things if setting up a program with emphasis on BOTH strength and hypertrophy. Using a movement like squats in the 4-6 range and leg presses in the 8-12. Damn fine way to workout.

You do know that he is just trying to add spunk and a smart ass comment to the thread?

[Lion Heart]

If so he should probably actually make that clear through the use of this or this

[HawkLifter55]

If so he should probably actually make that clear through the use of this or this

It is very so, just look at the other threads and what he is adding in...

[Lion Heart]

Well if so my aplogies. However 1. I don't actively seek out what he posts so I have no idea what his usual m.o. is and 2. With so many newbs and powerlifters vs bb's it's easy to assume the worst.

I still say this or this would be good to add. But again my apologies if I misinterpreted his m.o.

If I ever own a supplement company he gets free sups for life.

[Whiteheart]

I love doing the leg press and hack squat machine, I just hate how long it takes for me to load the plates. Wish I could say the same for squats.

[LiFtHaTiRoN]

I do both and prefer the squats over leg press. Most people in general will stay away from squats because they are "too hard". Alot of people are not willing to put forth the effort to learn how to do squats, and suffer through them for the leg building benefits.

[HawkLifter55]

Well if so my aplogies. However 1. I don't actively seek out what he posts so I have no idea what his usual m.o. is and 2. With so many newbs and powerlifters vs bb's it's easy to assume the worst.

It is, I agree. I am just telling you so you don't go off and use a good arguement against someone who most likely won't reply.

[SwagMorris]

If so he should probably actually make that clear through the use of this or this

We'll that's no fun.

Edit: I lol'd at your neg.

[Lion Heart]

eh...someone should make it up to you if reps are a big thing to you. So if anyone can help, help.

[SwagMorris]

eh...someone should make it up to you if reps are a big thing to you. So if anyone can help, help.

If I cared I could just delete that post. I get negged many times daily, so don't you worry.

[SwagMorris]

eh...someone should make it up to you if reps are a big thing to you. So if anyone can help, help.

I tried to rep you and it said "You must spread some Reputation before giving it to Lion Heart again". I hope you feel bad.

[Lion Heart]

Good to know someone cares about the rep system as much as I do (which is pretty well documented)

[Lion Heart]

I tried to rep you and it said "You must spread some Reputation before giving it to Lion Heart again". I hope you feel bad.

Terrible.

To make it up to myself I just negged some dumb newb with a ten post total.

Later I shall smack a homeless man and kill a kitten.

[HawkLifter55]

Terrible.

To make it up to myself I just negged some dumb newb with a ten post total.

Later I shall smack a homeless man and kill a kitten.

ooo nice combo!

[PoW]

Because they are pussies










































J/K

[The Brotherhood]

I experience much better quad recruitment from leg presses.

I still, however, do both.

[britishbulld0g]

I use the squats more as a power exercise were i focus on pushing the weight more than squeezing the muscles.

I use the leg press to focus more on squeezing the muscle rather than pushing the weight.

X2

[IRONMANN1]

Less chance of injury. But they still do bb squats, u just dont see it.

[UtahRocks]

Less chance of injury.

Funny you should say that. In the last 2 months, I've witnessed people injuring themselves on the legpress (2 guys complained of lowerback injuries after legpressing) and the smith machine (hook rotated and hit a peg on the way up and stopped the guy cold, big pain)

I've NEVER seen anybody injuring themselves doing squats or any other free weight exercise.

[IRONMANN1]

Funny you should say that. In the last 2 months, I've witnessed people injuring themselves on the legpress (2 guys complained of lowerback injuries after legpressing) and the smith machine (hook rotated and hit a peg on the way up and stopped the guy cold, big pain)

I've NEVER seen anybody injuring themselves doing squats or any other free weight exercise.

Obviously you know which is the safer move lol. I dont see the youtube vids of people injuring on Leg press....but i sure as hell do on Squats, bench and DL.

[UtahRocks]

Obviously you know which is the safer move lol. I dont see the youtube vids of people injuring on Leg press....but i sure as hell do on Squats, bench and DL.

People get lower back pain by doing leg presses, what's to videotape?

Squatting in the squat cage is safe, much safer than the smith machine.

And if you DL with good form there is no risk of injury. If you're a moron then you can **** your back.

[Zensuji]

sled pulls > bodybuilding in its entirety.

[IRONMANN1]

People get lower back pain by doing leg presses, what's to videotape?

Squatting in the squat cage is safe, much safer than the smith machine.

And if you DL with good form there is no risk of injury. If you're a moron then you can **** your back.

I'm just telling you what i see, and i'm sure many others would agree.