Reply With Quotegoing too far back will make your pelvis posteriorly tilt which can cause injury to your spine (lumbar?) under heavy loads.
best thing to do is scratch the leg press and start squatting, but if you are intent on leg pressing have someone watch you and see where your pelvis starts tilting, you need to stop the movement right before that starts happening. for an increased ROM you can make your hamstrings more flexible that way you can bring you knees further back without your pelvis going into a posterior tilt.
Leg Press Question
Results 1 to 12 of 12
Thread: Leg Press Question
-
08-18-2005, 02:23 PM #1Registered User
- Join Date
- Mar 2005
- Posts
- 162
- Rep Points
- 10
Leg Press Question
I decided to try a new way to do the leg press. Instead of going about 1/2 to 3/4 way back, i went nearly all the way back on the push back. My knees were close to my abdomen. It was a lot more painful this way, almost scary painful in my thighs. Is this the correct way, b/c i felt it in my upper thigh this time more then in my lower quad. Or is the right way to go half way till you feel the slightest burn? All suggestions appreciated.
-
08-18-2005, 02:26 PM #2Amor Fati
- Join Date
- Jul 2002
- Posts
- 4,231
- Rep Points
- 2829338
"The greatest obstacle to knowledge is not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge." -Barry Marshall, Nobel Laureate
-
08-18-2005, 05:11 PM #3Functional Lifting = Life
- Join Date
- Sep 2004
- Posts
- 3,541
- Rep Points
- 872420
Just do ATG squats. I know I say this a lot, but it works.
Push yourself. Enjoy yourself. Be yourself.
Knowledge is power. Obsessed with functional strength. Journal
-
08-18-2005, 06:53 PM #4Registered User
- Join Date
- Jun 2005
- Location
- Indiana
- Posts
- 442
- Rep Points
- 10
You can target different parts of your legs more depending on where you place your feet and the direction they point. Feet in and close works your butt more while feet out and apart works upper quads...also works with squat
"I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!"
"A hard on does not count as personal growth"
-
08-18-2005, 07:33 PM #5Registered User
- Join Date
- Mar 2005
- Posts
- 162
- Rep Points
- 10
I'm going to try squat.. But i've been doing leg press for so long.. So is the consenus don't go to far back? Or what?
-
08-18-2005, 07:39 PM #6Registered User
- Join Date
- Jun 2005
- Location
- Indiana
- Posts
- 442
- Rep Points
- 10
Not if it hurts (meaning bad pain)
"I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!"
"A hard on does not count as personal growth"
-
08-18-2005, 07:39 PM #7Registered User
- Join Date
- Jun 2005
- Location
- Indiana
- Posts
- 442
- Rep Points
- 10
you could try box squats
"I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!"
"A hard on does not count as personal growth"
-
08-18-2005, 08:01 PM #8High $ociety
- Join Date
- Jul 2003
- Location
- ONtario
- Posts
- 1,616
- Rep Points
- 677530
just make sure your lower back maintains contact with the back padding at all times and you'll be fine
-
08-18-2005, 08:38 PM #9Is Doin It 4 Da Shorteez
- Join Date
- May 2002
- Gender
- Location
- Sin City
- Posts
- 12,514
- Rep Points
- 350347898
gone down as far as you can with out having your low back round off the support.
Originally Posted by AirCartman
I train differently than most, my beef is with gravity the weights on the bar are just the medium...Thanks to Wall Street your slice of the American Pie has been reduced to a crumb.
-
08-18-2005, 08:41 PM #10Is Doin It 4 Da Shorteez
- Join Date
- May 2002
- Gender
- Location
- Sin City
- Posts
- 12,514
- Rep Points
- 350347898
for an athlete I would say that doing some form of free weight squats is essential. but for those training strictly for hypertrophy the free weight squat is not needed. i've seen plenty a weight trainer build 30"+ plus thighs with out ever touching a squat rack. Originally Posted by Yanick
I train differently than most, my beef is with gravity the weights on the bar are just the medium...Thanks to Wall Street your slice of the American Pie has been reduced to a crumb.
-
08-19-2005, 12:38 AM #11Registered User
- Join Date
- Mar 2005
- Posts
- 162
- Rep Points
- 10
I am training strictly for hypertrophy, not for strength OR athletics.
-
08-19-2005, 07:28 AM #12Amor Fati
- Join Date
- Jul 2002
- Posts
- 4,231
- Rep Points
- 2829338
very true, however who knows how much faster those people might have built those 30+ inch thighs with free weight squats, and all its variations. barring injury or other extraneous circumstances, i believe the best/fastest results will come from the basic free weight exercises, not their machine/cable variations...just IMO of course. Originally Posted by LAM
"The greatest obstacle to knowledge is not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge." -Barry Marshall, Nobel Laureate
Similar Threads
-
Bench press question
By maltesecorsair in forum TrainingReplies: 12Last Post: 12-11-2009, 09:15 PM -
DB Shoulder press question
By JiminyJones in forum TrainingReplies: 7Last Post: 10-18-2008, 06:01 PM -
db shoulder press question
By massappeal in forum TrainingReplies: 3Last Post: 02-05-2008, 06:45 AM -
Leg Press question
By Brad224 in forum TrainingReplies: 5Last Post: 11-11-2002, 10:12 AM -
Leg Press Question:
By Claudette in forum TrainingReplies: 4Last Post: 07-23-2002, 12:08 PM
Posting Permissions
DISCLAIMER:
All health, fitness, diet, nutrition & supplement information presented on IronMagazineForums.com's pages is intended as an educational resource and is not intended as a substitute for proper medical advice. We do not condone the use of anabolic steroids (AAS), all information about AAS is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Consult your physician or health care professional before performing any of the exercises, or following any diet, nutrition or supplement advice described on this website. As well as any exercise technique or regimen, diet, supplement, etc., particularly if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are elderly or have chronic or recurring medical conditions. Discontinue any exercise that causes you pain or severe discomfort and consult a medical expert. The statements made about products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (U.S.). They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or health care practitioner regarding the suggestions and recommendations made at IronMagazineForums.com. Neither the author of the information, nor the producer, nor distributors of such information make any warranty of any kind in regard to the content of the information presented on this website. Except as specifically stated on this site, neither IronMagazineForums.com, nor any of its authors or other representatives will be liable for damages arising out of, or in connection with the use of this site. This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including (without limitation) compensatory, direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of data, income or profit, loss of or damage to property and claims of third parties. Sponsors pay for advertising space, we have no affiliation with the companies that have banners displayed on our websites. Please be advised it is your responsibility to check the laws that govern your country, state, or province in regards to items offered by some companies you may read about on this site.