could u explain? because wouldnt that matter huge on leg positioning on both exercises?

Sorry, let me rephrase. One of them doesn't hit hams/glutes nearly as well and is complete trash in terms of lifting. Besides that point, I bet most people squat narrow anyways, so I guess it doesn't make too much of a difference. Remember guise, a wide squat helps a narrow squat, but not vice-versa.

Yes, I'm calling leg press trash. Using it in your arsenal is a cop out, imo. The only time I would leg press is if I had a broken arm or something.

And because I'm an awesome motherfucker, here is the EMG activity of the two when compared:

http://www.med.und.edu/depts/pt/PTWebsite/research/Plyo3/LegPressvsSquat.htm

EDIT: I'm aware to the fullest extent that it mentions nothing about the stances they take, which I'm sure nobody noticed.

This post was edited by Trolloaloal33 on Mar 12 2012 04:20pm

squats followed by leg press or sldl is gz

on a further note i have become physically sick from heavy widowmaker set of leg press

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/squat-versus-leg-press-for-big-legs.html

basically stating that depending on ones physical build plays a huge factor on how effective squating can be

but the main purpose to article, or imo the most important is this


he is comparing the inability to progress (in squats) to progression with leg press.... Ofc at that point the exercise that one is able to progress in is far superior.
but I personally cannot argue the fact that in good conditions (no back/knee injuries) squats > leg press in overall muscular development & strength

but squats are not "must" for muscular/strong legs

This post was edited by TheOak on Mar 12 2012 04:37pm

i always like to do leg press after squat because when squatting i cant really focus on my mind-mucle connection and getting a nice pump/fatigue in my targeted muscle. All my focus is spent keeping good form getting the weight up while not snapping some shit up.


When i leg press though i can keep all my focus in my ass/quads so i can really feel a burn and push out more reps without worrying about not getting up the weight or breaking form and snapping shit up


sooo basically if you dismiss leg press your dumb, theres a time and a place for everything

knee straps work wonders

Never said they were, but I'm simply stating that there's no point in taking the alternative method, unless you truly need to. Nothing is a "must" when it comes to lifting. You can get big and strong by doing the most ridiculous shit in the world, because ultimately, it comes down to progressive overload. All I'm trying to push forward is that it recruits the hams and glutes more-so than leg press, which would make it more ideal, no? Also, I believe there are more risks with a leg press, anyways. As for not being built for a squat, I have yet to meet anyone who isn't.



http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_repair/the_truth_about_leg_extensions

Before people get their panties in a bunch, it's Eric Cressey.

Also, I'm aware it's a leg extension article, but he makes mention of leg press, as seen in the above quotation.




LOL? You're one of the people who thinks you need to feel a "burn" in order for something to work? Pumps do absolutely nothing for you in terms of strength and hypertrophy, whereas fatigue can be obtained through various other things. What's your targeted muscle during a squat, btw?

This post was edited by Trolloaloal33 on Mar 12 2012 04:52pm