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?
@@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.
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!
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.
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 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
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
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
I used to do both when it was available at my gym. Takes the majority of the core stability out of it and allows you to just push really hard with your legs. It can be very beneficial to training in general and a great option for those who can’t squat effectively for one reason or another.
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
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.
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
Toes should point in the direction of your hips’ natural alignment. I have severely retroverted hips and a bit of a belly, so to get deep, toes at more of an angle and a wider stance. I can tell this is best for me because I feel my body working the most muscle for the most weight pushed. Take all advice with a grain of salt and don’t be afraid to experiment with what works best for you
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.
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’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” 😂
My lockout turned into a reverse lockout 😂😂😂, so I’m definitely going to leave some bend. At a higher weight, I might pay the price for locking out fully, which I can’t afford 😅.
