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[Dan30185]

Whats the thoughts on the good old 45° Leg Press. I know some people use them to great effect, especially taller people and people who have troubles with knees etc, but I have developed what I feel is almost a hate for it. I reckon I get more out of my quads doing 20kg Bulgarian Split Squats than I do Leg Pressing 160kg. Its a machine I struggle to connect with, will be dropping it in favour of higher volume on Hack Squat , at least until hand heals enough to use a Barbell and Dumbells. Out of curiosity, how many others feel a bit the same about it ?

 

[keith432]

Whats the thoughts on the good old 45° Leg Press. I know some people use them to great effect, especially taller people and people who have troubles with knees etc, but I have developed what I feel is almost a hate for it. I reckon I get more out of my quads doing 20kg Bulgarian Split Squats than I do Leg Pressing 160kg. Its a machine I struggle to connect with, will be dropping it in favour of higher volume on Hack Squat , at least until hand heals enough to use a Barbell and Dumbells. Out of curiosity, how many others feel a bit the same about it ?

I don't think your alone on this one. I personally never really “feel” the 45degree leg press. If the Bulgarians and hack squats give you better quad connection and stimulus, sticking with those makes sense to me. End of the day the best movement is the one you can load, control and actually feel working.