@raeanin You recommend leg presses but the smith machine puts you in an “unnatural” groove? The leg press locks you in? even more. At least with the smith you can choose where to place your hips in relation to the bar. I think they hate for the smith machine is WAY overblown. There is far more room for adjustment than there is on a leg press or hack squat.
Seriously, quit giving out bad advice. Your going to hurt someone. Smith machine squats force your body into an unnatural squat groove. They are less effective, dangerous and generally not recommended by ANY modern strength coaches.
Beginners should stick to barbell squatting at or? below parallel and deadlifting/stiff leg deadlifting for lower body. Once more advanced, you can add unilateral movements such as split squats/lunges, and more accessory work like leg presses/curls
you shouldnt feel bad about your thighs touching eachother i got 28 inch thighs and always? had big thighs too it’s just what you got in life.. strong legs can look good on men too.
what’s better squat in smith machine or hack squat ? I’m asking this because i saw a girl doing squats in smith machine.. and she was going down like 20 cm.. so i showed her what squats should look like.. and then pointed her to the hack squat machine because she goes lower that way. i don’t really like doing squats in? smith machine.. because its just to locked in for me to have a free range of motion.
I? don’t get why the smith machine is so bad because it supposedly “forces” you into an unnatural groove. Most of the smith machine critics would not tell you to avoid the leg press which is even more restrictive. Even when you are squatting a free bar (especially heavy) the weight still travels in a straight line. If it didn’t, you would fall over.
how about front squats? safe on the lower back, easy to dump the weight if? needed, allow you to lift heavy weight and it utilizes the quads completely
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StanleyKu says:
February 11, 2012 at 1:55 am (UTC 0)
@raeanin You recommend leg presses but the smith machine puts you in an “unnatural” groove? The leg press locks you in? even more. At least with the smith you can choose where to place your hips in relation to the bar. I think they hate for the smith machine is WAY overblown. There is far more room for adjustment than there is on a leg press or hack squat.
fatchickennugget222 says:
February 11, 2012 at 2:03 am (UTC 0)
@bartosx you sir? are an idiot
fatchickennugget222 says:
February 11, 2012 at 2:49 am (UTC 0)
this man is an idiot ?
raeanin says:
February 11, 2012 at 3:09 am (UTC 0)
Seriously, quit giving out bad advice. Your going to hurt someone. Smith machine squats force your body into an unnatural squat groove. They are less effective, dangerous and generally not recommended by ANY modern strength coaches.
Beginners should stick to barbell squatting at or? below parallel and deadlifting/stiff leg deadlifting for lower body. Once more advanced, you can add unilateral movements such as split squats/lunges, and more accessory work like leg presses/curls
swordfreak16 says:
February 11, 2012 at 3:10 am (UTC 0)
Steve, if I loved my body then I wouldnt? be watching your videos…. just thought I’d let you know.
bartosx says:
February 11, 2012 at 3:36 am (UTC 0)
@MrPhipper
you shouldnt feel bad about your thighs touching eachother i got 28 inch thighs and always? had big thighs too it’s just what you got in life.. strong legs can look good on men too.
bartosx says:
February 11, 2012 at 4:23 am (UTC 0)
what’s better squat in smith machine or hack squat ? I’m asking this because i saw a girl doing squats in smith machine.. and she was going down like 20 cm.. so i showed her what squats should look like.. and then pointed her to the hack squat machine because she goes lower that way. i don’t really like doing squats in? smith machine.. because its just to locked in for me to have a free range of motion.
StanleyKu says:
February 11, 2012 at 4:29 am (UTC 0)
I? don’t get why the smith machine is so bad because it supposedly “forces” you into an unnatural groove. Most of the smith machine critics would not tell you to avoid the leg press which is even more restrictive. Even when you are squatting a free bar (especially heavy) the weight still travels in a straight line. If it didn’t, you would fall over.
Macemaster941 says:
February 11, 2012 at 5:25 am (UTC 0)
@BodyPerformanceTV? BEAST!!!
MelodiesOfHeartBreak says:
February 11, 2012 at 6:21 am (UTC 0)
Couldn’t help but LOL when when he said ‘and? extremely dangerous’ LMAO!!
jls511 says:
February 11, 2012 at 6:54 am (UTC 0)
Steve is there a way that i can? still train my legs even though i have a tight IT Band and Patellar Tendonitis?
BodyPerformanceTV says:
February 11, 2012 at 7:14 am (UTC 0)
@tommythetigersaw They’re just safer to perform form the? average person.
smartcookie76 says:
February 11, 2012 at 7:28 am (UTC 0)
is is? “toner muscles” or “better-toned muscles?” (or “well-toned muscles”)
MrPhipper says:
February 11, 2012 at 7:37 am (UTC 0)
Steve, do your thighs? touch? Because mine do and I’m a guy so I feel really bad.
klarkratu says:
February 11, 2012 at 8:06 am (UTC 0)
Steve, I have the tendency to gain muscle faster in my lower body and? I don’t like the look of bulky legs what should I do?
anon6952 says:
February 11, 2012 at 8:15 am (UTC 0)
Where’s the love for the true classic? – the barbell back squat?
BodyPerformanceTV says:
February 11, 2012 at 8:20 am (UTC 0)
@p90x4lifewaswrong Agreed!?
BodyPerformanceTV says:
February 11, 2012 at 8:49 am (UTC 0)
@p90x4lifewaswrong Haven’t squated in years but my? best squat was 405 x 8 at 165 lbs. in college.
p90x4lifewaswrong says:
February 11, 2012 at 9:21 am (UTC 0)
Steve,
What’s your max? Squat?
p90x4lifewaswrong says:
February 11, 2012 at 10:11 am (UTC 0)
@Chaaarge Front squats are a goofy exercise IMO. Difficult to perform and not anymore? effective than back squats.
Chaaarge says:
February 11, 2012 at 10:58 am (UTC 0)
how about front squats? safe on the lower back, easy to dump the weight if? needed, allow you to lift heavy weight and it utilizes the quads completely
TheRealWm says:
February 11, 2012 at 11:11 am (UTC 0)
Smith squats? really? Don’t? you find they force you to use the machines range of motion instead of your own body’s natural motion?
dxvanedf3 says:
February 11, 2012 at 11:47 am (UTC 0)
Steve,
become a? Beachbody coach!!
1997EVAN says:
February 11, 2012 at 12:06 pm (UTC 0)
do you know how i can tone? out my legs more?
im almost 13 and im a guy so what should i do?
also i want thinner legs not muscular