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StephenBB81
I ONLY used the leg press for calves so as to not tie up the powerlifting rack, but legs above the knee, Squats, deads, lunges only.
Kali4niaLuV
I usually jus skip leg day
STGxDante
My problem is I'm wide like benswolo so my feet are already on the outer edge being shoulder width apart.
bigbifftannen
Low foot placement puts extra stress on your knees. Be careful with that one.
ConstantineDemirballs
When you say low foot placement, do you mean like having a Michael Jackson are you ok Annie lean low?
MondayFortunato
This must be wrong, there’s no image saying to put all the 45s in the gym on it for one pathetic rep
jerethdatiger12
I used to max out the machine 250lb with each leg 30 reps 3 sets
confusedspock
do not do calf raises on a leg press! someone i knew did it but his shoes slipped and the press went along his shins removing the skin
technic1210
Goofy foot ftw
Ancillary
The correct form is to not use it unless you’re already very strong because you squat or you’ve good orthopedic reason for not squatting.
jasonsanborn776
Proper leg press is the squat.
SirDistic
I refuse to use the leg squat machine after seeing too many legs snap the wrong way. Now I only use standing squats on the rack.
TheBearJew1942
I've been a gym rat for five years now, and in that time there is no other excersize machine more dangerous than the leg press machine.
BlueDucktape
The other day i had the perfect in between and got my whole upper leg and ass
trikeosirius
Came here expecting comments from squat elitists, wasn't disappointed. Leg press is great, so are squats, go figure!
rpatx
I like my feet about should width apart while I sit on a bar stool enjoying a few cold ones and watching futbol. My quads thank me.
everypostepic
Where's the stance where your feet are misaligned and one foot is higher than the other?
Fistouille
falconram
EdgarAllanPoo
Darkcrystalc
I didn't notice the first time but she broke both of her legs
sirvaginasslayus
6Oh4
It pisses me off so much to see dip shits load this up and then do half assed reps like they're some fucking bad ass. No. It's fucking sad.
waitingforittokickin
Dont bring negative vibes in to your existance dude.
6Oh4
Listen. Any hate I have at people in the gym is more fear of people being hurt near me. Because I don't want to stop my routine to help 1/2
6Oh4
a dumb shit that can't get it past their ego that lighter and better form is better to start. 2/2
LuciFern13
6Oh4
Or you know I'd rather people lift something they can handle, correct form, to avoid injury. But hey sure "hate"...????
LuciFern13
I really was mostly joking, because you seem so tense.
6Oh4
I've just seen far too many people hurt just to show off. Like life altering injuries all to just inflate their own ego you know?
LuciFern13
I totally get it. I get the same way when I see people riding motorcycles without protective gear. It's pretty upsetting.
Sammy1509
Haha yeah and they're just grunting like they're going supersaiyan while not optimally working their legs at all.
improbablypooping
You mad bro?
6Oh4
Yes because they can't handle the weight and that's how injuries happen. Dipshit.
improbablypooping
But why you mad bro? Let them lift how they want. How do their injuries affect you? You just mad.
6Oh4
I used to be a trainer. Loading up a machine and then half assing it asking for trouble and people near by will help. It can be avoided.
6Oh4
So stop being a fucking idiot.
improbablypooping
Why you so mad bro?
MrSebu
If you have someone that can teach you the correct form; do free weight squats (back and front). Way better!
mariomario42
Thank you for phrasing it that way. So many people online blindly say YEAH BUT SQUATS ARE BETTER without thinking there might be a reason.
RoodKontjeAapje
Even if there are good reasons, most of them just want to take pride in 'taking the harder road'.
Vivificus
Herniated discs don’t like squats :(
PhunsukhWangdu
Why not do both? Gotta get them gains, son!
BadBoyBoris
I'm not your son, pal!
reik483
I've been scared to use a leg press ever since I saw some dudes leg bend the opposite way.
yoghrut
... no
Nickelbackfat
The Pilates Reformer with the jump board attachment is my favorite way to work these muscle groups. IMO, much harder to hurt yourself.
sinergy
I love this. Very well made and accurate. I been needing this.
saboten13
Awesome! I've been trying to grow my inner thighs
TwatSprinkle
If you don’t like leg presses, have you tried the “nut cruncher”? http://scarysymptoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1-1-300x300.jpg
blackholevoid10011
Guy I'm too scared to watch this video about locking knees. Can someone just tell me what it is. I feel the pain of other through watching.
Odiumic
It honestly did not occur to me that the placenta of my feet would affect which muscles were used. Today I learned!
youresorttorepostingcomments
You wrote that typo on purpose and now these idiots will believe you didn’t. You’ll play the dumb card and get upvoted. This place sucks
GirlsSolesAreMyThing
Could try caring less about upvotes
Odiumic
You give me way too much credit my guy.
UrGrammasMonkey
Tell me more about this foot placenta...
porrages
There was a brief moment where I questioned my understanding of the word "placenta." Then I read your reply and was like *phew
zer0en
Babysmooth feet?
Zipp4Real
"Hello everybodey!" - Dr. Nick.
Odiumic
Placement damn it. It’s late and autocorrect hates me
spaceasaurus
Haha placenta
ZiggyStardust80085
=)))) thank you for the laugh!!
SeaBass88
Mmmmmm foot placenta
ihateyoubecauseofhowsmartyouthinkyouare
the fucking placenta ????
BlahDerpBlah
How you press with your feet (heels/big toe/outer toes) also has an effect. Simplified you can think: heels = hamstrings and vice versa
RadishIsAMeat
This is the most mis-used piece of equipment in the gym, all training staff have to tell people daily they're using it dangerously.
ILoveWings
Can you give examples to a newbie
RadishIsAMeat
I'm perhaps not the best person for in depth advice but main wrongs are: locking knees, inappropriate footwear, piling weight on too 1/2
RadishIsAMeat
high (usually just laziness as the jacked guy doing 300kg used the machine before you). Test the weight with your heels first. 2/2.
MeepMeepMaMeepMeepBeep
Also set the hard stop so it can't crush you
RadishIsAMeat
Ah yeh, that's an important one. People don't like being crushed to death, really dampens their workout.
JiveTurkeyWho
Psht that's how I warm up
MrFlibbleIsVeryCross
or just barbell deadlift and squat - you'll get the core activation and overall stability as well.
RoodKontjeAapje
And for every 10 plates you have to load onto the leg press, you only gotta put 4 on a barbell for the same results.
GoldenRamoth
Yeah but. When your gym just has Smith machines, I'd rather not.
RoodKontjeAapje
Find a different gym.
jiveturkey158
Yeah i tweaked my back the furst and only set i ever did on a smith machine
MrFlibbleIsVeryCross
Idealy you benefit from having someone who can teach you proper form for barbell lifting. it needs to be done correctly.
GoldenRamoth
From that sentence, I infer you don't know what a Smith machine. Also, I used to squat all the time, but can't due to equipment. But ty.
MrFlibbleIsVeryCross
From your reply, I infer you can't read. I just stated it is beneficial to have instruction before starting barbell lifting.
thatbeardedfella
absolutely. but leg press saved my life when i had a shoulder injury and couldn't use the barbell.
BarryInTheStreetsOliverInTheSheets
Ditto, but a lower back problem
123angelsandairwaves123
Me too, but finally got back to barbell squats. Use a towel wrapped around bar to pull bar against traps. Not enuff flexibility in shoulder
123angelsandairwaves123
Also use a bar attachment called Manta ray squat pad. Helps tremendously.
dmpMan
This!
PeteThePerv
I agree with this poster.
jjm152
It's not "either/or" - leg press is an accessory exercise, not a replacement. That was the entire point of this post, how to isolate muscles
MrFlibbleIsVeryCross
Can you tell me a movement in nature that 'isolates individual muscles'?
RoodKontjeAapje
You can easily build legs by only leg pressing and not squatting, so I don't see why it would strictly be an accessory.
JiveTurkeyWho
Yes. However the squat is a compound movement that focuses on legs, but incorporates core and stabilising muscle groups in the posterior and
JiveTurkeyWho
Anterior slings. It's a superb all round exercise for strength and conditioning. The leg press isolates these muscles as shown above, which
JiveTurkeyWho
Is great for bodybuilding or progression after injury, rarely any use for 'real' strength gains, that the squat is more efficient at
END3RW1GGIN
Don't lock your knees!
Rodrak
Don't listen to him! Locking your knees allows your body to stretch in ways it never has before!
meresin2718
Yaion
pretty much don't lock anything. ever. you want to stress muscles, not joints
RoodKontjeAapje
That's broscience. Not locking recruits fewer muscle fibres and stresses your joints more.
Tyr13
I think hes talking about fitness in particular, not everyday use...
cyprian64
Ouch. https://youtu.be/uTSCFLit5o0
yoshiko3
Or just don't do leg press.
Jantte
And if you do, please tape it for us. (hello from liveleak)
roadkillnecromancer
one time with 45lb dumbells over my head i FOR SOME REASON, locked my arms and let the weight sit on my shoulders. it slipped out of socket
AoShin
TIL I've been doing it wrong for years. Also, fuck that GIF.
ealkrjj
What if you're afraid someone is going to steal them?
Inarticulated
Ever since the gifs I've seen I've been terrified of walking down the stairs because I extend the leg and it feels like it'll snap backwards
ImKimJongUnAndEverythingIsFine
My butthole clenched at the mere thought of someone doing that.
mrnobody93
Rule #1
RedCharlie
Still have the stretchers coming out of my hometown's PF once a month-ish from people who do this. Generally spikes early in the year.
AlexisWalker
Thousands of people flocking to the gym with new years resolutions to get fit, but they've never even seen a leg press before in their lives
Mettalic21
Had a freind who did and cracked both his kneecaps
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MaxiMexiBenyBoy
Ohh that Gif, I thought you were referring to THE GIF and I was like wtf does it has to to with leg press.
FooManShoo109
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck that
MysticTuna
No no NOOOO!!
easyridercat
There it is.
iMake3DStuff
ButterflyHeimlich
Ah yes, the evolution of Raptors
getotterhere
FinnTrollen
Fffffffuuuuuuuuiiiiiiii hnnnnnngggghhhh!!!!! Mah eyes!!!!!!!!
itsnotthatbad21
I couldn’t help myself I knew this cringeworthy piece would be here
bradphill920
KoalaCyborg
Holy shit fuck that
MyDixyRect
Nope, I know where this is going.
LivingAsDad
Knew this would be here. Fuck you! +1
DollyPartonsaNationalTreasure
This is hands down the hardest/cringiest thing I have ever watched on imgur
FatThor89
Was that both legs?
DanielWilks
What ta fuuuuuuuuck lmao
PanderousOne
That’s my greatest fear when I do leg press, ever since I saw that damn gif!
peakit
you only had to mention it for it to instantly replay in my mind.. *shudder*
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slumshoes
What's the GIF about? I want to sleep tonight so I won't click it.
AMichiganFurry
I didn't even click it and I already know. it's someone doing the leg press and their legs go BACKWARDS.
PanderousOne
God why?!??
UncleIrohnman
Kaykorvid
I've never seen a gif that made me want to throw up due to injury. Well done.
SnipSnapCrabAttack
I'm not watching that.
willdbeast
I really wish I hadn't clicked that link
Apocallama
Iwastetoomuchtimeonhere
Jemspilled
OH HOLY FUCK NO NONONONONO
bigdog838
I am NOT clicking that link
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pteridomania
I hadn't seen this one o.o
yepidoodles
They are both horrifying, I'm having nightmares tonight, lol
Fairdinkums
Easy, Satan
JeanClaudeVanDom
I've seen the 1st one. Not even gonna open the 2nd...
officialmisunderstanding
saw these earlier, came back to save the links and they were deleted
CoyotaTorona
You are clearly more intelligent than me
SoupCanMan
I'm confus. Did OP delete his own post or are the mods WHO HAVE ALLOWED THIS FOR YEARS, suddenly not OK with it?
Idabeard
I posted two GIFS in reply to @PanderousOne. Had a msg from Imgur that they marked them mature for me so they'd still be visible. 1/2
Idabeard
Now they've been deleted. How in hell do you mark a comment as mature? I just linked old posts, they weren't my uploads. Dunno what's up 2/2