Two leggy questions

Skyliner · 03-19-2002, 08:32 PM

K...where to start.

1) How many ppl do Hack Squats using a barbell? I wanna give this a shot but was wondering, wouldn't such a movement put on alot of pressure on our Traps and entire Back since it's pretty much a Deadlift?

2) When doing Hamstring Leg Curls, do you position the pad which you rely on the back of ankles to lift, or do you position the pads where it is on the back of your calves? Which is better?

bigtom422 · 03-20-2002, 12:27 AM

for the hamstring curls, it starts at my ankle, and rolls to my hams, that way I can do the whole range of motion. if i dont, then the pad rolls into the joint and I can only do a partial rep.

Yanks20 · 03-20-2002, 09:30 AM

regarding the leg curls, at my gym the machine is positioned so you are in a seated position with your legs straight out and another pad locks on your quads and you press down. in the past in the lying position the pads start at the ankles and roll all the way up to the knees.

Scotty the Body · 03-20-2002, 10:55 AM

I've never tried, seen hacks done with a bb, only on a hack squat machine so I can't comment on that.

The leg curl at my gym is a lying one, I put the pad at my ancles and at the top of my motion it is at the bottom of my calves, doen't really roll up that far, must be the way the machine is made.

Bob Bob · 03-20-2002, 01:27 PM

try different ways

Skyliner · 03-21-2002, 07:27 AM

I find it hella harder to do when the pad is locked on my calves, but I can handle more weight with pad on ankles. The latter position is more comfortable too.

03-19-2002, 08:32 PM	#1
Skyliner Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Whisper in the Wind Posts: 265	Two leggy questions K...where to start. 1) How many ppl do Hack Squats using a barbell? I wanna give this a shot but was wondering, wouldn't such a movement put on alot of pressure on our Traps and entire Back since it's pretty much a Deadlift? 2) When doing Hamstring Leg Curls, do you position the pad which you rely on the back of ankles to lift, or do you position the pads where it is on the back of your calves? Which is better?
	Keep on going...

03-20-2002, 10:55 AM	#4
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	I've never tried, seen hacks done with a bb, only on a hack squat machine so I can't comment on that. The leg curl at my gym is a lying one, I put the pad at my ancles and at the top of my motion it is at the bottom of my calves, doen't really roll up that far, must be the way the machine is made.
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03-21-2002, 07:27 AM	#6
Skyliner Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Whisper in the Wind Posts: 265	I find it hella harder to do when the pad is locked on my calves, but I can handle more weight with pad on ankles. The latter position is more comfortable too.
	Keep on going...

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03-20-2002, 12:27 AM	#2
bigtom422 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: millersburg, Ind, USA Posts: 43	for the hamstring curls, it starts at my ankle, and rolls to my hams, that way I can do the whole range of motion. if i dont, then the pad rolls into the joint and I can only do a partial rep.

03-20-2002, 09:30 AM	#3
Yanks20 Yanks Rule! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New York Posts: 243	regarding the leg curls, at my gym the machine is positioned so you are in a seated position with your legs straight out and another pad locks on your quads and you press down. in the past in the lying position the pads start at the ankles and roll all the way up to the knees.

03-20-2002, 01:27 PM	#5
Bob Bob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 20	try different ways