Well, I went on vacation and just saw that my comment generated some flack. If the leg press is performed with the back rest very far down (generally as far back as the machine adjusts to) and the legs are not moved past 90degrees (don't bring them into your chest), then it is safe. If you have low back problems be wary. But honestly, there must be at least as many studies showing negative affects of doing squats (improperly or with extreme weights) as there are studies about leg press being contraindicated.
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Originally Posted by ninja
Which is why you see everyone here emphasizing squat progressions.
I understand the concern about squatting. But I don't understand in 99% of circumstances how the leg press is a healthy alternative.
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