Preference: Belt Squat vs Leg Press vs Hack Squats

[BOSS]

My primary lifts are usually squats, but... for hitting the quads what does everyone prefer? Belt Squat or Leg Press or Hack Squats
I just bought the westside ATP belt squat machine, but I still love my basic little hack squat machine for hitting quads. What is everyone's favorite machine and exercise(s) to hit the quads?

As I mentioned I like the hack squat to do hack squats and also sissy squats. My favorite uses for the belt squat are hip-loaded calf raises (donkey) and simply walking (for the hips).

[BOSS]

As an addition to that, I usually do the hack squats for high reps: 15-25 usually. I find a nice effect for both strength and size

[0RiFt0]

I haven't had the opportunity to use a belt squat unfortunately. How do you find it?
If the hack squat platform angle is steep it can be hard on my knees so 75% of my quad work is high bar squats and narrow stance leg press with whatever ROM my body/machine will allow

[ChrisTuttle]

I like squats for quads for that is what I have available. Belt squat though is amazing. I can easily position myself with the belt squat to target those quads more effectively.

[BOSS]

I haven't had the opportunity to use a belt squat unfortunately. How do you find it?
If the hack squat platform angle is steep it can be hard on my knees so 75% of my quad work is high bar squats and narrow stance leg press with whatever ROM my body/machine will allow

curious why the angle has that effect... mine is steeper than 45... pretty steep

[0RiFt0]

curious why the angle has that effect... mine is steeper than 45... pretty steep

When I do use a hack squat it tends to be with intentionally funny foot placement, if I use a typical squat placement I don't get pain. So it's a me problem not a machine problem lol.

[BOSS]

When I do use a hack squat it tends to be with intentionally funny foot placement, if I use a typical squat placement I don't get pain. So it's a me problem not a machine problem lol.

my thing with the hack squats is to always do high reps so the knees get pumped up not painful

[MRmichael.hooker]

Most of the gyms I’ve ever belonged to did not have a hack squat, so I’ve always pummeled myself with leg press. I always have liked the freedom of changing my stance and being able to target different parts of the legs (same can be accomplished woth a hack squat too).