Honestly...it should be kind of socially okay to say "hey man, you are hoarding all the plates and there is really no need to". I am not suggesting you do this. I know many people will flip out and consider you nosy...but it should be okay 😂
Lol I use so many plates but I actually do go completely down into a full squat. I don't do many reps though so maybe I could do less weight but more reps?
Don't lockout and hold or snap into a lockout like you would do for a leg extension. Gently make your knees as straigjt as possible without pushing in one go to the top.
Love these tips! I used to think squatting and leg presses weren't for me because of knee pain. Once I started working on my form and not ego lifting, my ankle mobility has improved so much. Having sore quads and ass cheeks for the next 2-3 days after my workout is so awesome!
My ankle mobility has always been so ass that it puts me off when it comes to leg workouts, and I can’t seem to improve it.. I literally cannot go to a 90 degree squat even without any weights, meaning I’ll always need something under my heels. But at the same time having some plates under the heels feels so unstable when you have a load of weight on your shoulders. Do you have any good advice on increasing the ankle mobility effectively, other than just performing the moves which might increase it slowly over time?
I would like to know the same thing as the other commenter. How did you increase ankle mobility? I was told to do single leg leg press. I need to improve my strength and balance and mobility of my ankles for my salsa dancing technique.
@@cristian9365genuinely curious to why? In my case I went way too deep, my ass lifted up and messed up my lower back pretty bad for a few weeks, have not been on the leg press since…
Ah yes, there are people in my gym loading more than 500 lbs on the leg press machine, then press it with their arms pushing their knees into the machine with a 1/16 ROM. Edit: for those who said 500 lbs is light weight, I'm just using this number for the average population, that's why I put it as "more than 500 lbs". The math is 500+ lbs with ∞ upper limit depending on what you interpret as heavy weight.
guy at my old gym does 1/16 rom with really low weights but tons of reps while he plays on his phone. I think he thinks it's some sort of end-of-workout cardio/knee conditioning exercise or sth.
I’ve seen this on hack squats but with the weight I used. I‘m a beginner 💀 The guy did those „reps“ not even close to any sign of exhaustion or failure, then went to flex his arms in the mirror 💀
@@GustavRexwhat a stupid argument you have. next time bring something else to the table than "b-but what about yours!!" next time go be a MasterChef before u even think about not liking a dish in a restaurant lol
I've been utilizing the leg press machine a lot more, and I've noticed a drastic difference in quad growth and glute strength. I deal with POTS, so I really need to focus on strengthening my legs to keep me from passing out when my heart rate gets up there, and slow controlled reps on this machine has proven to work wonders. I do 6 plates on each side, do 10 slow reps, remove a plate from each side, do 10 more reps, and continue removing till I'm down to 1 plate on each side. At that point, I push till failure, then lay on the machine for a minute so I don't puke lol.
The first time I did leg presses I've NEVER seen anyone else do the leg presses. I just went in and try it. I didnt bother to check whether I was doing it correctly. This gives me more confidence as I now know I've been doing it right the whole time. Thank you!
Exactly what I do and I've noticed a ton of growth. I don't completely lock out. I go all the way down, not just a foot of movement. I'm at 800lbs. Most people say leg press isn't beneficial, but I just think it's because they don't do it correctly.
i used to slap 700 on the machine when i was bulking and sam sulek style throw the weight around with maybe a 90° knee depth at best. i’ve recently realized my hips are tight, and after 2 weeks of hip mobility training, i can easily do 550 for 10+ reps controlled. pro tip: think of it as an ass to grass squat, but with the floor pushing up instead of the bar pushing you down. helped me a ton
I love the concise and easily digestible information presented in your videos that is useful for everyone from beginners who just set foot in a gym for the first time to advanced who need a reminder not to ego lift.
I did leg press for the first time one month back, as the weight came down my hips went up and I pushed tbe weight up with a raised/elevated hip that stained my back and it took me 3 weeks to recover. Did leg press today at a much higher weight and did it perfectly ensuring the back stays glued on the seat and the hard grip on the handle, but I avoid going beyond the right angle as that tends to push my hips forward. I keep it in such a way that my calf and quads are at right angle to each other.
that should be a crime, there is a gym like that where i live, and it is like a third the price of the one i go to (while also being 4 minutes walking distance), but no proper leg press, no money from me
@@bigdaddy69420 Mine costs 60 BAM, which is around $35 (students price) It's considered relatively expensive, especially given the average wages here in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
@@predatorfitnessyt i think mine is 300 DKK, which is like 45-50 dollars maybe, its pretty good actually. hope your gym is filled with good machines and such
@@julianpermuy8191 I don’t think it’s overthinking, just wanted to make sure I’m using the leg press as efficiently as possible. I also think this machine could be the worst one to misuse at the gym.
Honestly the best thing to do is just try different positionings and see what feels the best for you. Pay attention to any discomfort or pain that you feel before, during, and after the lift, and don't lift too heavy when testing them out. Some positions will better target certain areas than others so depending on your goals it might even be worth it to you to change positions between sets or days.
I bought a leg press for my home gym, 600 on Amazon. Best money I have ever spent. Keep in mind though weights are 1.10 a lb... So another 400 plus in 45s.. but still 1k and the best machine ever. The brand is Syedee, I also bought the leg extension machine for another 300 and it makes such a difference having at home. I now do legs 3 times a week
The best videos that are really really educative. Man i love your content. Your an excellent trainer. And your well versed in it. Thats a beautiful blessing from god. Always remember to thank him no matter what. And keep spreading it rather than monopolizing or keeping it for your self. Remmber that the charity of knowledge is spreading it. 🙂
I used to do 3 sets of 12 12 12 reps .. meaning 12 reps in all stances so don’t insinuate that I had too many plates 🙂🙂 y’all didn’t ban me for no reason and the reason was because of athletic performance i surprised a lot of people that never believed in me and that’s not my problem 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️ you guys are 2 BABYDADDIES too late 🎯🎯being a good mother isn’t a crime and working out is not a crime 🇺🇸🇺🇸 god bless America
Yeah there's no way I'd trust my knees or anyone else's to fully lock out and not buckle and snap inwards. AFAIK there's really no benefit to locking them and there's at least some amount of increased risk, some more than others. Just not worth it IMO.
I’m not even capping - I had slight discomfort in my left knee - following these tips I can do even more weight with no pain - follow these tips guys - stay safe
IT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT SAFE TO LOCK KNEES !!!! it is recommended to always leave the knees bent otherwise with any weight you could end up with your legs bend the wrong way....
I noticed the hamstrings weren't mentioned. I'd say squats work out quads very good with only a slight use of hamstrings. The leg press works both sides of the thigh more evenly. Although I feel more quad use with leg press, my hamstrings have definitely been sore. Especially this last time...after I realized I wasn't going low enough.
One more point to add that I thought would be the main one - pelvic tilt position / posture. A tight belt helps to determine what's each person's unique position, as the taller you are, the harder it gets to find a comfy position without damaging your lower back
I always do leg press on leg day. Currently 18, with almost perfect form, getting close to doing 10 plates (currently on 9) on each side. I need to control the negative a bit more for better gains, but I believe I'm doing well for my age lol
My physical therapist told me To NEVER fully straighten your knees while doing leg press , this was one of my exercises to help with a bad knee and that was his professional advice
Depending on body structure, going wide allows for more range of motion. My rule of thumb is that you use a leg press with the same foot position you squat.
A friend of mine suggested i did lateral raises behind the back to help with shoulder pain and tension in my front delts. Is is beneficial or do you think there might be a better exercise? I love all the science based facts, and you are BIG! Thanks!
Leg press is the only lift that I'm actually really good at. Last year i wanted to see how much i could improve in 6 weeks over the summer, and i went from 650 to 1350 over the course of those weeks. And yes, i was making sure to do full ROM
I disagree on foot width. I do a lot of leg press instead of squat due to knee and knee cap problems. You can emphasize different heads and build knee stability depending on the foot placement: shoulder width = mid quad, narrower = inner quad, and wider = outer quad. The difference is like lining the outside part of your feet on the inside part of your shoulders vs. Inside part of your feet on the outside part of your shoulders. You are not trying to get crazy with it; more just slightly shift the balance of weight. I usually do 1-3 super sets at 80%-90% of my working load that to burn out my legs and it really helps my knee stability.
I started using the leg press to work on my mobility With 100kg of plates i cant bottom out the machine without my butt lifting With 200kg of plates i can So im working on two things, bottom out the machine on as low weight possible and to keep that mobility going heavier
@@tomgold5006Show me the data that gripping the leg press worsens gains 🤦. You made the claim, burden of proof is on you. Generally speaking, more stability means more force output and gripping hard increases stability here. That doesn't necessarily mean better gains but it definitely doesn't hurt
Also higher your foot position the more you target muscles and less stress is put on the knee joint. In my opinion based on bio mechanics this is the only way to do it. Narrow foot for quads. Wider foot for posterior chain.
Hi ,I'm a student and don't have much time to workout at the gym .I never worked out seriously before. Can you make a home full body workout video for teens based on science to at least stay fit? Thanks.
After breaking my leg with a follow up desease called morbus sudeck, I can finally walk again, but still with pain, today was my first training and I was only able to handle 15kg on the leg press, I was shooked how weak I got, but I'm still super proud coming back to a normal life ☺️
How are you that flexible? And is there a way to do leg press at home? I was thinking of putting a weighted bar behind my lower back, bending forward, and using my glutes to raise and lower that weight.
going down deep enough is the hardest part for me since i have short legs and a long torso. basically my stomach prevents me from bringing my thighs to my chest without my lower back hurting or coming off the pad
So I am doing workout since 1.5 months. I am doing everything that you showed. What is the best way to increase weight? I am 19 years old. Also recommendation on increasing weight in basically all exercises?
I just replaced back squat with dumbbell front squats. Maybe it’s just me but i only need a fraction of the weight for front squat to get the same exhaustion with the same rough rep-range. And it forces me to engage my core much more to stay balanced.
I’ve definitely been that guy who loaded up as much as I could and did 6 poor reps with my hands on my knees but I will say that I put up 1100lbs 😂 I had like 3 dudes come up and say stop using all the plates I was like “I’m only gonna do this once and never again I promise” 😂
Do you think the leg press is safe if you have a bulging disc? The net says no. I' know heavy back squats and deadlifts are out foe now. I've been doing med weight supported hack squats and stiff-legs and of course leg ext and curls. I don't seem to feel any pain while doing them, but heard you should limit bending over and too much load on the back so I'm thinking I should stop the stiff legs too. What do you ir somebody with experience with this condition recommend for legs and back?
Going deep isn't advised by many, as it causes butt wink, and the opinion is that butt wink is not good. Also, lots of people will have problems getting the weight back up when it goes deep. I press 720 lbs, 6 sets, 25 reps and will never go deeper than 90%, as there's little benefit going deeper.
I tend not to lock my knees out because it's a rested position and the muscles don't do any work there. Only when I feel I can get 1 or 2 more reps will I lock out the knees in between to catch my breath.
There’s some guy at my gym who literally uses every 45 plate in the house barely moves the machine. I can’t stand him
Don't speak bad about el campion. Hes a legend
Some Guy Did 897Lbs When I Was At The Gym One Time
Honestly...it should be kind of socially okay to say "hey man, you are hoarding all the plates and there is really no need to".
I am not suggesting you do this. I know many people will flip out and consider you nosy...but it should be okay 😂
Lol I use so many plates but I actually do go completely down into a full squat. I don't do many reps though so maybe I could do less weight but more reps?
I have a similar guy and makes very loud noises with every rep.
Nobody can convince me to lock out my knees after watching that one video
It is not safe to lock out the knees. These guys are spreading a dangerous desinformation
There’s more than one video out there of legs breaking from lockout.
you should watch rennaisance polarization. he explains why it is good/bad to do it a certain way.
@@Know-nx5yolmao polarization
Don't lockout and hold or snap into a lockout like you would do for a leg extension. Gently make your knees as straigjt as possible without pushing in one go to the top.
"The deeper, the better" life changing advice
Finally someone who said what I was thinking
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Love these tips! I used to think squatting and leg presses weren't for me because of knee pain. Once I started working on my form and not ego lifting, my ankle mobility has improved so much. Having sore quads and ass cheeks for the next 2-3 days after my workout is so awesome!
Lmao this comment is hilarious w your pfp
My ankle mobility has always been so ass that it puts me off when it comes to leg workouts, and I can’t seem to improve it..
I literally cannot go to a 90 degree squat even without any weights, meaning I’ll always need something under my heels. But at the same time having some plates under the heels feels so unstable when you have a load of weight on your shoulders.
Do you have any good advice on increasing the ankle mobility effectively, other than just performing the moves which might increase it slowly over time?
I would like to know the same thing as the other commenter. How did you increase ankle mobility? I was told to do single leg leg press. I need to improve my strength and balance and mobility of my ankles for my salsa dancing technique.
@@monimtenga7412weightlifting shoes. They have been a significant game changer for me. Don't expect anything drastically different, but they def help
"The deeper, the better" yeh that's what she said..
Target glutes. Target acquired. Go deep.
this comment is soo deeper 😂
And lengthened partials at bottom to end the set
If I said that 6 years ago I would be proud. Now I would be really embarrassed I said that
Yeh, no woman has ever said that. You just outed yourself as a virgin.
Also, don't go so deep that your ass rises up and starts starts rotating your back
Very good that you’re sharing this. Definitely try to avoid this. I messed up an raised my back which got me injured for two weeks.
Deeper the better just isn't good advice imo, this should not be ignored
It's actually BETTER to let your ass rise up
@@cristian9365genuinely curious to why? In my case I went way too deep, my ass lifted up and messed up my lower back pretty bad for a few weeks, have not been on the leg press since…
@@cristian9365no way your spine will get injured
Ah yes, there are people in my gym loading more than 500 lbs on the leg press machine, then press it with their arms pushing their knees into the machine with a 1/16 ROM.
Edit: for those who said 500 lbs is light weight, I'm just using this number for the average population, that's why I put it as "more than 500 lbs". The math is 500+ lbs with ∞ upper limit depending on what you interpret as heavy weight.
guy at my old gym does 1/16 rom with really low weights but tons of reps while he plays on his phone. I think he thinks it's some sort of end-of-workout cardio/knee conditioning exercise or sth.
Struggling that much on 500 lbs? Huh?
@@bigweeweehaverShow us your leg press, bud.
I’ve seen this on hack squats but with the weight I used. I‘m a beginner 💀
The guy did those „reps“ not even close to any sign of exhaustion or failure, then went to flex his arms in the mirror 💀
@@GustavRexwhat a stupid argument you have. next time bring something else to the table than "b-but what about yours!!" next time go be a MasterChef before u even think about not liking a dish in a restaurant lol
I've been utilizing the leg press machine a lot more, and I've noticed a drastic difference in quad growth and glute strength. I deal with POTS, so I really need to focus on strengthening my legs to keep me from passing out when my heart rate gets up there, and slow controlled reps on this machine has proven to work wonders. I do 6 plates on each side, do 10 slow reps, remove a plate from each side, do 10 more reps, and continue removing till I'm down to 1 plate on each side. At that point, I push till failure, then lay on the machine for a minute so I don't puke lol.
What is POTS?
@@MrDreamer121 Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
@@MrDreamer121ken carson song
I don’t have POTS or even know what that is but I do about 1/100 of this weight and also want to puke 😂
@@MrDreamer121basically when you stand up your heart goes extremely fast and you get dizzy or pass out
Leg press checklist:
1. Set up the bench
The first time I did leg presses I've NEVER seen anyone else do the leg presses. I just went in and try it. I didnt bother to check whether I was doing it correctly. This gives me more confidence as I now know I've been doing it right the whole time. Thank you!
Been watching you for over a year now, Ive learnt so much. I have even lost 32 kg thanks for all the advice
pro job, keep up the progress ))))
Exactly what I do and I've noticed a ton of growth. I don't completely lock out. I go all the way down, not just a foot of movement. I'm at 800lbs. Most people say leg press isn't beneficial, but I just think it's because they don't do it correctly.
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@@-littlekidlover-you have no right to speak
I can finally say, that I'm proud to check all the boxes while figuring this exercise by myself. Thanks Jeff for the morning validation! Made my day.
i used to slap 700 on the machine when i was bulking and sam sulek style throw the weight around with maybe a 90° knee depth at best. i’ve recently realized my hips are tight, and after 2 weeks of hip mobility training, i can easily do 550 for 10+ reps controlled.
pro tip: think of it as an ass to grass squat, but with the floor pushing up instead of the bar pushing you down. helped me a ton
I have hypermobile joints so locking out is a nightmare 💀
Same bro😭
Go safe bros ☠️
You need a spotter then…
Just keep the slight bend he mentioned, and don't snap your legs into lockout. Be explosive, but in a controlled manner.
The only case where you wanna be careful about lockout. Welp... Yeah no resting at the top of the leg press for you 😂
I love the concise and easily digestible information presented in your videos that is useful for everyone from beginners who just set foot in a gym for the first time to advanced who need a reminder not to ego lift.
Advanced lifters are not beholden to arbitrary ROM standards that beginners made up to feel good about there lack of progress.
Post your physique@@Verbux
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@@maculikurkin4544 How much do you curl
I did leg press for the first time one month back, as the weight came down my hips went up and I pushed tbe weight up with a raised/elevated hip that stained my back and it took me 3 weeks to recover.
Did leg press today at a much higher weight and did it perfectly ensuring the back stays glued on the seat and the hard grip on the handle, but I avoid going beyond the right angle as that tends to push my hips forward. I keep it in such a way that my calf and quads are at right angle to each other.
Jeff bringing the whole bakery with that 🎂 😍
Move the backrest as far down as possible as well. Makes a bigger difference than anything he mentioned.
Unfortunately we only have horizontal leg press at my gym 😢
😭
that should be a crime, there is a gym like that where i live, and it is like a third the price of the one i go to (while also being 4 minutes walking distance), but no proper leg press, no money from me
@@bigdaddy69420 Mine costs 60 BAM, which is around $35 (students price) It's considered relatively expensive, especially given the average wages here in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
@@predatorfitnessyt i think mine is 300 DKK, which is like 45-50 dollars maybe, its pretty good actually. hope your gym is filled with good machines and such
You think that's bad? My gym only has a *vertical* leg press.
okay that plate spin into the banging with the dust particles was pretty cool
i can't finish the rest of the shorts because i keep replaying this part
Ur channel never disappoints, good job!
Excellent clear advice, thanks Jeff! I always enjoy the leg press and this will make it even better.
Jeff what about the angle of the back support if the machine can be adjusted?
Whatever let's you get the deepest stretch
Bro how can you overthink something that much to ask that?
@@julianpermuy8191it matters to some people
@@julianpermuy8191 I don’t think it’s overthinking, just wanted to make sure I’m using the leg press as efficiently as possible. I also think this machine could be the worst one to misuse at the gym.
Honestly the best thing to do is just try different positionings and see what feels the best for you. Pay attention to any discomfort or pain that you feel before, during, and after the lift, and don't lift too heavy when testing them out.
Some positions will better target certain areas than others so depending on your goals it might even be worth it to you to change positions between sets or days.
your videos are all very helpful for someone who just started like me ❤
I bought a leg press for my home gym, 600 on Amazon. Best money I have ever spent. Keep in mind though weights are 1.10 a lb... So another 400 plus in 45s.. but still 1k and the best machine ever. The brand is Syedee, I also bought the leg extension machine for another 300 and it makes such a difference having at home. I now do legs 3 times a week
The best videos that are really really educative. Man i love your content. Your an excellent trainer. And your well versed in it. Thats a beautiful blessing from god. Always remember to thank him no matter what.
And keep spreading it rather than monopolizing or keeping it for your self. Remmber that the charity of knowledge is spreading it. 🙂
“People get confused by 5.”
“5. Lockout.”
Then says he doesn’t lock out.
... said it to make viewers watch till the end.
See? You got confused by it. He was right. 🤷♂️
@@iamasquidinspace lol very true
He knows what happens when you lock out. Look for lockout accident clips on RUclips. It's not pretty.
I used to do 3 sets of 12 12 12 reps .. meaning 12 reps in all stances so don’t insinuate that I had too many plates 🙂🙂 y’all didn’t ban me for no reason and the reason was because of athletic performance i surprised a lot of people that never believed in me and that’s not my problem 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️ you guys are 2 BABYDADDIES too late 🎯🎯being a good mother isn’t a crime and working out is not a crime 🇺🇸🇺🇸 god bless America
He added a booster seat…him just a widdle guy
The sound effect is TOP🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Nice, I've been doing it wrong all my life
Guys, Nippard is good. Delivers really solid Science based messages. And he conveys things pretty well to the layman.
Yeah there's no way I'd trust my knees or anyone else's to fully lock out and not buckle and snap inwards. AFAIK there's really no benefit to locking them and there's at least some amount of increased risk, some more than others. Just not worth it IMO.
I’m not even capping - I had slight discomfort in my left knee - following these tips I can do even more weight with no pain - follow these tips guys - stay safe
IT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT SAFE TO LOCK KNEES !!!! it is recommended to always leave the knees bent otherwise with any weight you could end up with your legs bend the wrong way....
Ďakujeme.
Thank you so much Jeff. I love it! The simplicity you put in these videos.
Huh, I’ve never learned from anyone, but it turns out that I’ve been doing it correctly all along.
I noticed the hamstrings weren't mentioned. I'd say squats work out quads very good with only a slight use of hamstrings. The leg press works both sides of the thigh more evenly. Although I feel more quad use with leg press, my hamstrings have definitely been sore. Especially this last time...after I realized I wasn't going low enough.
One more point to add that I thought would be the main one - pelvic tilt position / posture. A tight belt helps to determine what's each person's unique position, as the taller you are, the harder it gets to find a comfy position without damaging your lower back
I always do leg press on leg day. Currently 18, with almost perfect form, getting close to doing 10 plates (currently on 9) on each side. I need to control the negative a bit more for better gains, but I believe I'm doing well for my age lol
Why is his voice so soothing
Width actually matters, choosing a comfortable width that doesn’t restrict the leg movement is better.
Did you hear what he said
@@Brain-washed2I know right. Always a Karen that doesn’t listen
My physical therapist told me
To NEVER fully straighten your knees while doing leg press , this was one of my exercises to help with a bad knee and that was his professional advice
Last tip, try to start the push from your glutes. It activates your quads x 10 and will make any weight much harder.
Depending on body structure, going wide allows for more range of motion. My rule of thumb is that you use a leg press with the same foot position you squat.
never knew about the do as deep as you can thing. very helpful!
A friend of mine suggested i did lateral raises behind the back to help with shoulder pain and tension in my front delts. Is is beneficial or do you think there might be a better exercise? I love all the science based facts, and you are BIG! Thanks!
I’ve found the same to help me. If it works, it works.
Leg press is the only lift that I'm actually really good at. Last year i wanted to see how much i could improve in 6 weeks over the summer, and i went from 650 to 1350 over the course of those weeks. And yes, i was making sure to do full ROM
“Perfect” is subjective.
I disagree on foot width. I do a lot of leg press instead of squat due to knee and knee cap problems. You can emphasize different heads and build knee stability depending on the foot placement: shoulder width = mid quad, narrower = inner quad, and wider = outer quad. The difference is like lining the outside part of your feet on the inside part of your shoulders vs. Inside part of your feet on the outside part of your shoulders. You are not trying to get crazy with it; more just slightly shift the balance of weight. I usually do 1-3 super sets at 80%-90% of my working load that to burn out my legs and it really helps my knee stability.
Also, make sure your knees are hinging, not buckling in or out.
I started using the leg press to work on my mobility
With 100kg of plates i cant bottom out the machine without my butt lifting
With 200kg of plates i can
So im working on two things, bottom out the machine on as low weight possible and to keep that mobility going heavier
Mentzer had a very different approach about point 4
The blood circulation is hydraulic which leads to a loose grip being better for the system
Mentzer was wrong about a lot of things unfortunately. He was right a lot too but he was wrong on this one.
@@iamthemobey show me some data that I can look into
@@tomgold5006Show me the data that gripping the leg press worsens gains 🤦. You made the claim, burden of proof is on you. Generally speaking, more stability means more force output and gripping hard increases stability here. That doesn't necessarily mean better gains but it definitely doesn't hurt
For once I have a perfect exercise, that's really comforting to hear ^^.
Did not know the glutes vs quads part. Thanks for the tip!
Also higher your foot position the more you target muscles and less stress is put on the knee joint. In my opinion based on bio mechanics this is the only way to do it. Narrow foot for quads. Wider foot for posterior chain.
Hi ,I'm a student and don't have much time to workout at the gym .I never worked out seriously before. Can you make a home full body workout video for teens based on science to at least stay fit? Thanks.
After breaking my leg with a follow up desease called morbus sudeck, I can finally walk again, but still with pain, today was my first training and I was only able to handle 15kg on the leg press, I was shooked how weak I got, but I'm still super proud coming back to a normal life ☺️
How are you that flexible? And is there a way to do leg press at home? I was thinking of putting a weighted bar behind my lower back, bending forward, and using my glutes to raise and lower that weight.
Thanks a lot bro for the tips, really helpful ❤❤
Super helpful. I’m new to going to the gym and this type of short really helps out. Small, bitesized nugget of knowledge
I send many of your videos to myself on whatsapp so I can do the exercise at gym. Always great material
Super informative content bro. Keep up the good work
I've been watching your videos for quite some time, but it was only today that I realized you're a ginger.
Ppl think HIGH FOOT PLACEMENT targets more glutes YES but it’s not a glute exercise so don’t replace glute kick backs or steps ups with them
going down deep enough is the hardest part for me since i have short legs and a long torso. basically my stomach prevents me from bringing my thighs to my chest without my lower back hurting or coming off the pad
Great video, thank you! 💪🏻🙏🏻
This is super helpful. Thank you!
So I am doing workout since 1.5 months. I am doing everything that you showed. What is the best way to increase weight? I am 19 years old. Also recommendation on increasing weight in basically all exercises?
Ahh, this machine is something I miss with my home setup. The deep stretch is so good. Not even for the lift, just the stretch itself.
Two corrections: Wide stance targets the adductors and locking the knees is horrible for your joints.
I do the leg press with one leg at a time, trust me, the stretch and pump is amazing.
#3 is what everyone I’ve ever seen in my entire life misses completely
I’m glad I watched this. I had the foot position thing backwards, as far as targeting glutes or quads.
I just replaced back squat with dumbbell front squats. Maybe it’s just me but i only need a fraction of the weight for front squat to get the same exhaustion with the same rough rep-range. And it forces me to engage my core much more to stay balanced.
Why not do barbbell?
@@Verbux Mostly cuz every rack is already taken with someone waiting to use it before me. And it kinda feels better on my feet.
What is your opinion on the tire flips or anything to do with tires? Thanks.
It's called active Range of motion first of all.. And width does matter significantly
I like these kinds of videos.
They're neat!
Finally he said it!!! I've been doing #5 for so long
Do you use the tip of your feet or the back of your feet when pushing. I believe both are good depending on if you want quads or glutes
Great tip about the extra pad if bottoming out, thank you!
Well width does play a part cuz it’ll help more in targeting that muscle you wanna hit whether quads or glutes just my opinion 😅
I’ve definitely been that guy who loaded up as much as I could and did 6 poor reps with my hands on my knees but I will say that I put up 1100lbs 😂 I had like 3 dudes come up and say stop using all the plates I was like “I’m only gonna do this once and never again I promise” 😂
I love your yt shorts
Do you think the leg press is safe if you have a bulging disc? The net says no. I' know heavy back squats and deadlifts are out foe now. I've been doing med weight supported hack squats and stiff-legs and of course leg ext and curls. I don't seem to feel any pain while doing them, but heard you should limit bending over and too much load on the back so I'm thinking I should stop the stiff legs too. What do you ir somebody with experience with this condition recommend for legs and back?
Thanks for the reminders!
Going deep isn't advised by many, as it causes butt wink, and the opinion is that butt wink is not good. Also, lots of people will have problems getting the weight back up when it goes deep. I press 720 lbs, 6 sets, 25 reps and will never go deeper than 90%, as there's little benefit going deeper.
The safety catch always hits before I can go to max depth. The pad trick would be dope... if my gym had one.
are there different tips for if you are using a horizontal leg press instead of an incline one?
Excellent tips thanks
Good thing about training with you mom is that she always makes sure you are gonna do it the right way, without hurting yourself lol
The knees locking is always a big debate
Pull up on handle is new and cool!
I can do lockout comfortably, so I do it and its amazing ☺️
Thanks Jeff
Thank you totally agree about this i only do my leg press like this huge pump on the legs after legs shaking 😢
Thanks for confirming I have perfect form.
I tend not to lock my knees out because it's a rested position and the muscles don't do any work there. Only when I feel I can get 1 or 2 more reps will I lock out the knees in between to catch my breath.