difference between the different leg press machines?

danny81 · 01-11-2008, 09:17 PM

there are many at my gym. theres the one that i at a slight angle.
http://buyfitnessonline.com/osc/imag...LPHS_Squat.jpg
this one. i believe its called a hack squat leg press
the one where its above ur head
http://www.dynamicfitness.com/images...INPJHJJADG.jpg
and the one here
http://www.fitnessblowout.com/meta/i...ress_thumb.jpg
is there any real difference? does it change how the lift works a muscle at all?

Witchblade · 01-12-2008, 08:11 AM

Just pick one, it doesn't really mattter. They are different, but they're all lower body push exercises. Personally, I'd go with the hack squat machine, because it's most functional. It's still not as good as regular squats though.

danny81 · 01-12-2008, 03:32 PM

they actually work different muscles?

goob · 01-12-2008, 03:39 PM

Yes. Another method is to do it in reverse. Put your hands where your feet should be and push. Works your upper body too. Great for effective wrestling strength.

danny81 · 01-12-2008, 04:10 PM

good idea. im gonna try that later

Witchblade · 01-12-2008, 05:09 PM

Post a vid so we can judge your form.

danny81 · 01-12-2008, 10:30 PM

lol. for real tho. does it really make any difference. if so whats the difference?

Witchblade · 01-13-2008, 11:39 AM

I just told you they're basically the same.

danny81 · 01-13-2008, 11:41 AM

okk thank

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Witchblade Succinct Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Holland Posts: 4,359 Photos: 2	Just pick one, it doesn't really mattter. They are different, but they're all lower body push exercises. Personally, I'd go with the hack squat machine, because it's most functional. It's still not as good as regular squats though.
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goob Smartass anthropologist Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anywhere, everywhere, nowhere.... Posts: 5,995	Yes. Another method is to do it in reverse. Put your hands where your feet should be and push. Works your upper body too. Great for effective wrestling strength.

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