Leverage squat good for mass/strength?

mike1967 · 03-28-2007, 07:52 PM

Hi everyone, I can get a great deal on a used leverage squat machine from TDS (similiar to Powertec one) and Im wondering if they are a good piece of gear. I do barbell squats now and Im up to about 240 for 6 reps, however I lift alone, dont have a full cage, and have been experiencing some lower back strains/pains as I edge toward my late 30s

Anyway, just thought I could get this and really go balls out without having to worry about balance and back issues. They all have a calf raise built in so thats nice too(another thing I dont have). Anyone ever try one of these? Thanks

By the way, heres a link:
CALF & SQUAT SYSTEM

**P-funk** · 03-28-2007, 08:50 PM

if you are feeling low back strains and pains, this is not going to make them go away. Because of the way the machine is set up (levers) it is very easy to load up weight on this, which will mean greater spinal compression. Figure out what is wrong with the back and then go from there.

mike1967 · 03-28-2007, 09:00 PM

Hey, thanks you make a good point although in a lot of ads for these machines they say it reduces lower back strain/compression, but I dont know...

**P-funk** · 03-28-2007, 09:01 PM

How does it reduce it though?

Spinal loading is spinal loading.

slip · 03-29-2007, 06:43 AM

I have used a machine like this, and felt quite uncomfortable, I could feel the spinal loading in a bad way, never had that feeling with squats. Definately try one first.

03-28-2007, 07:52 PM	#1
mike1967 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3	Leverage squat good for mass/strength? Hi everyone, I can get a great deal on a used leverage squat machine from TDS (similiar to Powertec one) and Im wondering if they are a good piece of gear. I do barbell squats now and Im up to about 240 for 6 reps, however I lift alone, dont have a full cage, and have been experiencing some lower back strains/pains as I edge toward my late 30s Anyway, just thought I could get this and really go balls out without having to worry about balance and back issues. They all have a calf raise built in so thats nice too(another thing I dont have). Anyone ever try one of these? Thanks By the way, heres a link: CALF & SQUAT SYSTEM Last edited by mike1967 : 03-28-2007 at 08:39 PM.

03-28-2007, 08:50 PM	#2
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,660	if you are feeling low back strains and pains, this is not going to make them go away. Because of the way the machine is set up (levers) it is very easy to load up weight on this, which will mean greater spinal compression. Figure out what is wrong with the back and then go from there. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

03-28-2007, 09:01 PM	#4
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,660	How does it reduce it though? Spinal loading is spinal loading. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

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03-28-2007, 09:00 PM	#3
mike1967 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3	Hey, thanks you make a good point although in a lot of ads for these machines they say it reduces lower back strain/compression, but I dont know...

03-29-2007, 06:43 AM	#5
slip Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 346	I have used a machine like this, and felt quite uncomfortable, I could feel the spinal loading in a bad way, never had that feeling with squats. Definately try one first.