Leg Presses. How low to go?

[Mr I]

knee's to chest...

we're not talking about sex with your boyfriend poncho:rofl:

[Control]

If you lower the weight to the point that your ass comes up off the pad and you're rounding your lower back, then you're putting your lower back in a very vulnerable position. You can seriously injure your spine.

[beefcake]

Go all the way down till you hit your chest. That's a natural brake, if you stop short, you're going to wreck havoc on your tendons cause you're using your ligaments as a brake to stop the weight. You want full range of motion.

[curtus e flush]

B thats all i have been doing the last few weeks - my quads are getting the thickness i am looking for -- very pleased

what does your leg day look like big scott....reps sets and exercises...if you dont mind

[bigscott]

i dont do leg presses.

squats and hack squats for me.

to me, leg press is more of a "show off machine" then a muscle stimulator.

B thats all i have been doing the last few weeks - my quads are getting the thickness i am looking for -- very pleased

[Bouncer]

= growth:D

so does squats. :)

[Mr I]

i dont do leg presses.

squats and hack squats for me.

to me, leg press is more of a "show off machine" then a muscle stimulator.

do them with 8-900lb, full reps till failutre, rest pause two more with a spotter, pre exhause with leg extensions = growth:D

[ROCKILLER]

I tend to not do them either since squats tend to hit my quads plenty. When I do them though I go to the point right before my lower back is going to lift off the pad.

[Bouncer]

i dont do leg presses.

squats and hack squats for me.

to me, leg press is more of a "show off machine" then a muscle stimulator.

[gymratin]

Yup I feel comfortable having my hands or forearms on thighs.[/QUOTE]

yeah, i can see havin them there for support

[JUICE]

foot placement makes a difference also, if you point your toes outward then your knees will come down round your torso and won't hit the buffers as early as toes pointed straight up and legs together.

I keep my feet using a shoulder width range. Since my shoulders are a bit wide, I go a little wide.

i like the dudes that put 1000 lbs on it and barely move it, or push with their hands on knees.
good rule of thumb - the right form is usually the most strenuous.

Yeah seen those before. Last time some old guy was talking shit when I was lifting my usual weigh, that “why is it that people lift a lot”, etc. etc…. Well this guy is one of those who barely move the weight as you describe it.

I haven’t bought those knee straps or the tape to hold them in place. I do place my hands or forearms in knees but only for support. Just in case my legs shake or something but not to push weight. I guess to hold them in place

Lol, I put my hands on my thighs put they are only there because my back feels more comfortable, and i always think i bet everbody thinks im pushing with my hands lol

Yup I feel comfortable having my hands or forearms on thighs.

[Konitz]

i like the dudes that put 1000 lbs on it and barely move it, or push with their hands on knees.
good rule of thumb - the right form is usually the most strenuous.

Lol, I put my hands on my thighs put they are only there because my back feels more comfortable, and i always think i bet everbody thinks im pushing with my hands lol

But, serioulsy im 6'3" and i put my thighs right on my chest. Fold up like a lawn chair is what people told me

On a side not I heard that being taller allows you to do more weight on the leg press because of leverage?

[gymratin]

i like the dudes that put 1000 lbs on it and barely move it, or push with their hands on knees.
good rule of thumb - the right form is usually the most strenuous.

[Mr I]

foot placement makes a difference also, if you point your toes outward then your knees will come down round your torso and won't hit the buffers as early as toes pointed straight up and legs together.

[JUICE]

I am 6ft and when I do leg presses, I have my knees touch my chest.

as soon as my thigh touches chest, i press up.

My last best was 24 plates (1080lbs), repping 8-10 reps. But you always have your haters in gym saying stuff like, "you aint doing them right" or "why do you lift like that, you are not going to grow". Thats why I asked this question. So far so good, my form is right.