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STGxDante
My problem is I'm wide like benswolo so my feet are already on the outer edge being shoulder width apart.
Kali4niaLuV
I usually jus skip leg day
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.
technic1210
Goofy foot ftw
trikeosirius
Came here expecting comments from squat elitists, wasn't disappointed. Leg press is great, so are squats, go figure!
MondayFortunato
This must be wrong, there’s no image saying to put all the 45s in the gym on it for one pathetic rep
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.
sinergy
I love this. Very well made and accurate. I been needing this.
ConstantineDemirballs
When you say low foot placement, do you mean like having a Michael Jackson are you ok Annie lean low?
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
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.
Nickelbackfat
The Pilates Reformer with the jump board attachment is my favorite way to work these muscle groups. IMO, much harder to hurt yourself.
yoghrut
... no
everypostepic
Where's the stance where your feet are misaligned and one foot is higher than the other?
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.
jasonsanborn776
Proper leg press is the squat.
jerethdatiger12
I used to max out the machine 250lb with each leg 30 reps 3 sets
BlueDucktape
The other day i had the perfect in between and got my whole upper leg and ass
MrSebu
If you have someone that can teach you the correct form; do free weight squats (back and front). Way better!
Vivificus
Herniated discs don’t like squats :(
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'.
PhunsukhWangdu
Why not do both? Gotta get them gains, son!
BadBoyBoris
I'm not your son, pal!
Fistouille
falconram
EdgarAllanPoo
Darkcrystalc
I didn't notice the first time but she broke both of her legs
sirvaginasslayus
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.
bigbifftannen
Low foot placement puts extra stress on your knees. Be careful with that one.
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
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
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
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.
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.
Odiumic
It honestly did not occur to me that the placenta of my feet would affect which muscles were used. Today I learned!
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
ZiggyStardust80085
=)))) thank you for the laugh!!
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
Zipp4Real
"Hello everybodey!" - Dr. Nick.
Odiumic
Placement damn it. It’s late and autocorrect hates me
zer0en
Babysmooth feet?
spaceasaurus
Haha placenta
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.
reik483
I've been scared to use a leg press ever since I saw some dudes leg bend the opposite way.
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.
dmpMan
This!
thatbeardedfella
absolutely. but leg press saved my life when i had a shoulder injury and couldn't use the barbell.
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.
BarryInTheStreetsOliverInTheSheets
Ditto, but a lower back problem
PeteThePerv
I agree with this poster.
GoldenRamoth
Yeah but. When your gym just has Smith machines, I'd rather not.
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.
Stentuff
Poor bastard. Nothing beats barbell squats!
jiveturkey158
Yeah i tweaked my back the furst and only set i ever did on a smith machine
RoodKontjeAapje
Find a different gym.
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
SemperFiZero
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.
Sammy1509
Haha yeah and they're just grunting like they're going supersaiyan while not optimally working their legs at all.
waitingforittokickin
Dont bring negative vibes in to your existance dude.
SemperFiZero
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
SemperFiZero
a dumb shit that can't get it past their ego that lighter and better form is better to start. 2/2
LuciFern13
SemperFiZero
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.
SemperFiZero
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.
improbablypooping
You mad bro?
SemperFiZero
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.
SemperFiZero
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.
SemperFiZero
So stop being a fucking idiot.
improbablypooping
Why you so mad bro?
END3RW1GGIN
Don't lock your knees!
cyprian64
Ouch. https://youtu.be/uTSCFLit5o0
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
yoshiko3
Or just don't do leg press.
Mettalic21
Had a freind who did and cracked both his kneecaps
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
AoShin
TIL I've been doing it wrong for years. Also, fuck that GIF.
ImKimJongUnAndEverythingIsFine
My butthole clenched at the mere thought of someone doing that.
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
mrnobody93
Rule #1
Jantte
And if you do, please tape it for us. (hello from liveleak)
ealkrjj
What if you're afraid someone is going to steal them?
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...
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FooManShoo109
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck that
getotterhere
MysticTuna
No no NOOOO!!
itsnotthatbad21
I couldn’t help myself I knew this cringeworthy piece would be here
iMake3DStuff
bradphill920
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.
ButterflyHeimlich
Ah yes, the evolution of Raptors
easyridercat
There it is.
KoalaCyborg
Holy shit fuck that
MyDixyRect
Nope, I know where this is going.
FinnTrollen
Fffffffuuuuuuuuiiiiiiii hnnnnnngggghhhh!!!!! Mah eyes!!!!!!!!
DanielWilks
What ta fuuuuuuuuck lmao
DollyPartonsaNationalTreasure
This is hands down the hardest/cringiest thing I have ever watched on imgur
LivingAsDad
Knew this would be here. Fuck you! +1
FatThor89
Was that both legs?
Rodrak
Don't listen to him! Locking your knees allows your body to stretch in ways it never has before!
meresin2718
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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UncleIrohnman
PanderousOne
God why?!??
Iwastetoomuchtimeonhere
willdbeast
I really wish I hadn't clicked that link
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.
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.
Apocallama
Jemspilled
OH HOLY FUCK NO NONONONONO
bigdog838
I am NOT clicking that link
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
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pteridomania
I hadn't seen this one o.o
Fairdinkums
Easy, Satan
yepidoodles
They are both horrifying, I'm having nightmares tonight, lol
JeanClaudeVanDom
I've seen the 1st one. Not even gonna open the 2nd...
CoyotaTorona
You are clearly more intelligent than me
officialmisunderstanding
saw these earlier, came back to save the links and they were deleted