It allows you to lift the maximum amount of weight. Yes, really . If you look from the side, the leg press mimics the cycling motion, albeit only to a certain degree. If you’re not training in a conventional gym, you might not have a leg press or hack squat machine. Moreover, the leg press could be a back killer. You can also subscribe without commenting. 1. – When doing the leg press, you need a spotter/safety catchers. The leg press is by no means a sexy exercise. – To avoid knee pain and discomfort place your knees higher on the pad. Smith machine 5. Squats (including front squats) require you to use back and core to stabilize the weight, whereas the leg press just requires you to use the legs (mainly quads), so if you just want to focus on the quads (maybe that's your weak point on the squat), then leg press is fine. Without a significant load, usually defined as at least 60 or 65% of your one-rep max, you're training your muscles for endurance rather than size or strength. That way you can get comfortable with doing the exercise. 9. Although the squats are more effective. You utilize many of the same muscles as in the squat – specifically, the glutes, quadriceps and hamstrings. I dont care about your reasons,if u dont wanna squat,then dont.Will leg press give you the same results as squats would-probably not. If you’re not on a dedicated bulking phase it is unlikely to, however it can still be used to maintain a certain degree of volume and thus retain improvements in body composition. I like what you have to say here about the leg press, i have nothing but left knee pain when i squat and im sick of it, so leg press works best for me (pain free) Amen!! 1/8th reps are not accepted either. Discussion in 'Road Side Pub' started by zak88lx, Sep 18, 2009. Leg Presses vs. Squats for Leg Growth. Leg press is probably the best exercise to replace squats. The biggest downside of the leg press is its “sterile nature”. When Should I Add Weight To Chin-ups and Dips. You cannot replace squats but the leg press is a great quad exercise as is the leg extention. Who cares about fibers? Currently I do back squats (low bar) as my main leg exercise, and leg press for assistance because I think my core and back are already strong … And if I was working the same muscle, the other lift should be getting stronger too right? However, as you already know, there are two sides to every story. Your knees are bent to start the exercise. Broom squats 4. Keep your heels planted. The squat is a very functional exercise. ... Again, if your knees are more of the problem, this is not for you. Where’s the logic behind this statement? This places an unnecessary stress on the spinal ligaments. Ultimately, the leg press will build your squat if it builds significant quad hypertrophy - the same can be said of any isolation exercise for any muscle group used in a larger compound movement. Leg Press. One, it targets your quads through a full range-of-motion and even strengthens your glutes and core. To reduce the possibility of similar scenarios, reduce the range of motion. But technically they work the same muscle (quad?) Try them with no weight for a while and use the smith machine for as long as you need to. Don’t allow your lower back to round. They’re done in a vertical position, so your lower back absorbs less pressure. In order to submit a comment to this post, please write this code along with your comment: d7c6e33f9519e8cfae9d1f73d778e863, The End. Evo-the hamstrings important for power which would certainly not make them high in Type I fibers, but type II fibers as well. Infact, study shows that Hack squat is better than the leg press and squats for the leg growth. right? You’re not really going to be able to replace squats. The exercise would be easier on your knees if you place your feet higher on the pad. There are actually machines that mimic the squat movement better than the leg press, we have one at my gym called the "squat press" If you examine the mechanics of the movement, it looks much more like a squat than the leg press. Trainees can apply progressive tension overload (THE key stimulus to growth) on a leg press just as in a squat. Power clean and front squat 8. Like the hack squat, the leg press is a machine-based exercise. This is my workout and as you can see i squat 3 times a week it it ok if i switch one day of squat with leg press? When To Opt For Leg Presses vs. Squats. – Don’t perform low reps. There’s no need to do powerlifting work on the leg press. Note: The leg press is a dangerous exercise. I am not a fan of squat to work out my leg, mostly for safety reasons. Believe in anything else barbell back squat you need a spotter/safety catchers the winner in the competition it! 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