what's this new leg machine?

[nikegurl]

there's a very popular leg machine in my gym that i'm not familiar with. i was hoping you guys might know some more...

it reminds me of a sort of backwards hack squat machine. you walk forward and face into it. the pads rest on your shoulders and you're at a bit of a slant/downward angle.

makes me think of what guys use at football practice (sleds?)

it's basically a squat type motion but the angle is a bit different and you face into it. (it's uses plates). maybe more like a front squat?

anyone know what i'm talking about and what it's called etc?

thanks!

 

[Blieb]

You know, I'm not sure what it's called, but I remember using it at FSU's leach center. It's one helluva machine!

 

[Mudge]

I use that for calves, and I've been calling it a "front squat" machine, but it does remind me of the football stuff which I've often seen as only air pressure resistance devices for developing "explosive" power.

 

[nikegurl]

would you think it's similar to front squats in that it's a bit more quad emphasis than a regular squat? thanks! i'm going to try it tonight.

 

[nikegurl]

thanks mudge! i typed my front squat question when you were posting. i'm still 9 hours away from leg training but already thinking about it!