What training are you doing/have you done today? (Vol.3)
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Squats are a billion times harder than the leg press. They require strength, coordination and balance. And they tax the core as much as (probably more than) the legs for most people.
I have probably used a leg press about 10 times in my life, yet I can still leg press vastly more than I can squat.
To the OP - at your strength level, weighted or banded press ups are an excellent choice for strengthening your chest and triceps. I wouldn't worry to much about barbell bench press until you find banded press ups too easy.
I have probably used a leg press about 10 times in my life, yet I can still leg press vastly more than I can squat.
To the OP - at your strength level, weighted or banded press ups are an excellent choice for strengthening your chest and triceps. I wouldn't worry to much about barbell bench press until you find banded press ups too easy.
marksx said:
I suppose you're lifting up half your body as well as the actual barbell.
It's more that squats are a much more complex lift technique wise. Leg press you just jump on the thing and push, with a squat there's a lot more going on in regards to thoracic and hip mobility, core strength and keeping a good bar path.j_4m said:
It's more that squats are a much more complex lift technique wise. Leg press you just jump on the thing and push, with a squat there's a lot more going on in regards to thoracic and hip mobility, core strength and keeping a good bar path.
Bar path is a b
d, as is balance. I’ve got a few old injuries that make my legs want to move slightly differently from each other. (To be fair, though, that becomes less of a problem as I add weight - forces the correct movement, to an extent). I look like even more malcoordinated than I am when I do air squats. Despite all that, and despite sucking at them, squats are my favourite lift. Once my quad heals, I am going to aim for a 140kg front squat by the end of the year.
Animal said:
Something to bear in mind is that you'll probably use different weights on different leg press machines, depending on the type. My leg press varies from 220-300 for a working set, entirely dependent on which gym I'm training at.
I'm using the same leg press. The ones where you load the plates, pretty much lie on your back and press outwards.I try not to lift too heavy with leg press as I want to be more efficient instead of just going for the heavier weight.
marksx said:
I suppose you're lifting up half your body as well as the actual barbell.
Hadn't thought of that!ORD said:
To the OP - at your strength level, weighted or banded press ups are an excellent choice for strengthening your chest and triceps. I wouldn't worry to much about barbell bench press until you find banded press ups too easy.
Interesting. Hadn't considered those. When I do bench press I try and do 5 press ups after every set. Some interesting comments from you all kinda backing up the conclusion I came to myself. Thanks!
ashleyman said:
Interesting. Hadn't considered those. When I do bench press I try and do 5 press ups after every set.
Some interesting comments from you all kinda backing up the conclusion I came to myself. Thanks!
The value of the barbell is that you can load it very heavy and incrementally. Until you need those things, you can make good progress with more "natural" and athletic exercises. Some interesting comments from you all kinda backing up the conclusion I came to myself. Thanks!
TheJimi said:
stargazer30 said:
smiffy180 said:
stargazer30 said:
Deadlift day today. Two new PRs. 1x5 at 145kg and a new 1rpm single for 165kg. Not bad for a skinny old bloke.
Well done! 
How old and skinny
gregs656 said:
Halb said:
push day today.
left elbow had a niggle, I think doing plate flips a few weeks ago helped do it. WHen I extend the elbow it's there, can really feel it now because of a hard push day...unsure whether to have a weekor two off or just push trough and be careful on certain things...
I wouldn't do either FWIW, I'd dial back so you're not aggravating it any more but still working it.left elbow had a niggle, I think doing plate flips a few weeks ago helped do it. WHen I extend the elbow it's there, can really feel it now because of a hard push day...unsure whether to have a weekor two off or just push trough and be careful on certain things...
My OCD may fuse a few arteries, but I think I@ll try half volume, double rest periods.
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