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    1. 11-07-18, 6:17 pm #1
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      Preference: Belt Squat vs Leg Press vs Hack Squats

      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).
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      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
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      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
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      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.
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      Quote Originally Posted by 0RiFt0 Check Out Post
      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
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    6. 11-08-18, 5:47 pm #6
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      Quote Originally Posted by BOSS Check Out Post
      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.
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      Quote Originally Posted by 0RiFt0 Check Out Post
      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
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      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).
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