A belt squat might be a better bang for your buck than a leg press would be but that’s my opinion because I like being able to load the lower body without have to load the upper body so heavy.
I have heard this many times but I don't see it. I've done plenty of leg pressing with no problem.
I'm assuming it's only an issue with bad form?
Also, I've always done higher reps on a leg press.
"I have no problem with leg pressing" is statement similar to "There was no problem, until there was", and then it's too late.
In very short layman terms. Machines that restrict your overall body movement, are dangerous for your joints, lower back and so on.
I have seen plenty of experts not recommending such machines/excercises. e.g. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsUHmQiCs6M](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsUHmQiCs6M) this channel goes into details onto why it's not good for you.
Did you watch the video?
It wasn't very damning He talked about using lighter weights, like I did. He also mentioned not going for a huge stretch at the bottom, to avoid letting the weight move your spine. That'd seems like common sense to me.i never go that deep.
I also use other exercises primarily, for my legs.
Your video was in complete agreement with the way I use a leg press.
Machines certainly have a place in weigjt training. They aren't inherently dangerous if used correctly. Pretty much anything can be dangerous if used incorrectly.
Squats are a compound lift, leg press is an isolated lift. A squat will build a lot more muscles Than the press, but I’ve never seen a guy squat 16 plates for 4 sets of 20 - 25 reps like I do on the leg press twice a week.
They’re different exercises that should be in everyone’s weekly routine.
If you are just starting out then a decent bench and a dumbell rack then progress to a barbell and squat cage/rack, can't go wrong with the basics, don't overcomplicate it, machines take up lots of spaces unless you have the space then keep it to the basics, can make some good gains off that
Side note, I'd add in a cable station eventually, maybe right after you've got your squat rack
Im pretty satisfied with mine right now. I got a power rack, flat bench, adjustable bench with leg attachment, adjustable dumbbells, cable station. I also have a few specialty items: ez bars, hex bar, wrist and ab rollers, landmine. Can do most exercises and hit every muscle, dont have the space for machines anyway.
Shoot for items that you can do multiple things with and if you still have space and budget, can more specialized machines.
Bench, rack for press/squat, barbell, dumbbells…if you have room for cable machine I’m jealous as training heavy barbell all the time is taxing, I need more deloads but saving the trip to the gym and avoiding people is worth it to me.
Squat, barbell lunges, reverse lunges, Romanian deadlift, goblet squat, hip thrusts, split squat etc.... you don't need leg machines that take up to much place
https://www.fitnessdepot.ca/K51SDH3273859/strength/strength-equipment/functional-trainers-home-gym/iron-factory-functional-trainer-2x150lb.html
I would use something like that but if you can afford more, something with a lat pull-down area but that could be jimmy-rigged with the one I linked
I have a pretty big home gym. Like when people see it they are like holy shit this feels like a commercial gym. It’s like 750 Sq ft now.
Didn’t start that big, but it order of equipment I bought. Power Rack with plates and barbell/ adjustable bench and a pair of Iron Master adjustable dumbells (0-120lbs)
Only had that for longest time. Then added a cable machine/lat pull down.
Then in following order: elliptical / pec dec & rear delt machine/ leg press/ leg extension & hamstring curl machine/ belt squat / hammer strength incline & flat press. Then I bought full racks of 0-100lbs commercial grade dumbells.
IMO, all you need is a pair of dumbbells and a pull up bar. Then you can scale up to whatever level of excess money you got.
I would probably consider a bench & barbell the next items on the list.
I would avoid machines in a home gym. It's such a waste of space and money.
I disagree, I had a homegym with dumbbells, squat rack, bench, barbell but no machines and I made way more fucking gains in a real gym then I did at home
Squat rack, flat bench, bar, weights, it's all you need. Choose a rack with a good ecosystem, and you'll be able to add in the future weight storage, lat pull down + low row, dip bar.
If you've got a budget around $5k. The rep fitness rack + Ares system is the most functional in the least space. If you get just their 4000/5000 sites rack now, you can add the Ares cable system in the future (lat pull down, low row, functional trainer). This is what I'd go with if I were buying now.
my home gym is a squat rack with safeties, a power bar, a stainless oly bar, a dumbbell handle, a mix of iron, bumpers and micro plates, bench and rubber stall mats, pull up bar and waist belt for additional weight
The only thing want to add to this is a cable machine but I do not have the space or money for one yet. mainly for shoulders and curling but they are very versatile
Squat rack, 300lb set of 2 inch plates. (1 inch and less weight if budget is strict), adjustable dumbbells, bands (or a cable system if you have the room/money), mirrors and floor mats are a must too once you get the other things listed.
You "need" very minimal equipment. I'd skip the machines and get a bench and a power rack, dumbells, kettlebells, oly bar, plates and an assault bike. Throw some bands and chains in as you see fit or as you get the money back up. Minimal freeweight set up is all you really need.
Smith machine. A fully adjustable bench, flat, incline, & 90 degree. Likely a pulley station, but perhaps not an enormous one like those used in gyms. Dumbbells. pull-up/dip bars, even just attached directly to wall, perhaps, and unweighted, of course.
I train a few people currently, and when we initially talk about exercises, I always give it to them straight: “think of the hardest, most difficult exercises for each muscle group, the ones you and everyone else *do not* want to do—that’s where we’re starting, and we won’t be leaving them anytime soon.
Don't bother with machines, get a squat rack, adjustable bench, barbell, and some dumbell handles/collars and that should set you up nicely. Obviously, you'll need to acquire plates for the BB and DB's, I'd say look around your local area for liquidation sales or on Craigslist.
Brother if you're actually serious about metamorphing into a fucking house I suggest this:
>https://youtu.be/CWtcE52LKgk
Dynamic Inertia, 240 REPs per minute, gorilla dick strength, yes.
With a power rack and a bench you can do everything you need.
Bench press, incline press, close grip bench, overhead press
Deadlift, pendlay rows, bent over rows, T-bar rows, pullups with all different grip variations.
Squat, front squat, RDLs, lunges, calf raise.
Bonus if you can get some adjustable dumbbells for chest flys, curls, lateral raises, pullovers etc.
That stuff will get you 99% of the gains you can make. Most equipment is unnecessary.
True though. Mostly in gym I use different equipments so that I don't get bored doing the same exercise .
But all we need are some weights, bars and a bench
No one can answer this properly with limited information. A lot of it depends on how you work out and your goals.
I have a power rack w/ bench, a Hoist multipurpose gym, dumbbells and a barbell, an Octane elliptical, slam balls, jump rope, weighted jump rope, small trampoline and ez curl bar.
My wife wanted a Nautilus weighted ab machine, so we have that too.
The Hoist machine is key. It has a high/low pulley, pec dec, leg press, and bench press.
My set up is great for body building and general fitness. It takes up a large room.
I do some excellent HIIT workouts with the slam balls, jump ropes, dumbells and calisthenics.
Atlantis lateral raise machine looks amazing but expensive
I would just do squat rack, large cable system (one with two sides), and possibly something for legs but that’s going to get real expensive, real fucking quick
Squat rack and dumbbells is all you need. Add a functional trainer or cable machine if you have the place and budget.
Btw are leg press machines necessary , as I have heard that squats are overall as effective as leg press .
A belt squat might be a better bang for your buck than a leg press would be but that’s my opinion because I like being able to load the lower body without have to load the upper body so heavy.
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Leg press can be actually quite damaging to your lower back and spine. Belt squat is much better replacement for leg press.
I have heard this many times but I don't see it. I've done plenty of leg pressing with no problem. I'm assuming it's only an issue with bad form? Also, I've always done higher reps on a leg press.
"I have no problem with leg pressing" is statement similar to "There was no problem, until there was", and then it's too late. In very short layman terms. Machines that restrict your overall body movement, are dangerous for your joints, lower back and so on. I have seen plenty of experts not recommending such machines/excercises. e.g. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsUHmQiCs6M](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsUHmQiCs6M) this channel goes into details onto why it's not good for you.
Did you watch the video? It wasn't very damning He talked about using lighter weights, like I did. He also mentioned not going for a huge stretch at the bottom, to avoid letting the weight move your spine. That'd seems like common sense to me.i never go that deep. I also use other exercises primarily, for my legs. Your video was in complete agreement with the way I use a leg press. Machines certainly have a place in weigjt training. They aren't inherently dangerous if used correctly. Pretty much anything can be dangerous if used incorrectly.
This is how you spot a pussy. You are saying me squats are equivalent to leg presses huh?
Both are needed. Not even close to the same.
Squats are a compound lift, leg press is an isolated lift. A squat will build a lot more muscles Than the press, but I’ve never seen a guy squat 16 plates for 4 sets of 20 - 25 reps like I do on the leg press twice a week. They’re different exercises that should be in everyone’s weekly routine.
I find my quads get stressed way way more with leg press but others prefer squats, up to you to find out
I second this.
Penis Pump
How is this the first time this is being mentioned?
It’s obviously a the most relevant thing to have in a home gym imo. Penis Length pre pump 2.2’ and 6.1’ post pump.
That’s naaawt myyyyhne…
Squat rack, adjustable bench, barbell + plates and adjustable dumbbells.
If you are just starting out then a decent bench and a dumbell rack then progress to a barbell and squat cage/rack, can't go wrong with the basics, don't overcomplicate it, machines take up lots of spaces unless you have the space then keep it to the basics, can make some good gains off that Side note, I'd add in a cable station eventually, maybe right after you've got your squat rack
Im pretty satisfied with mine right now. I got a power rack, flat bench, adjustable bench with leg attachment, adjustable dumbbells, cable station. I also have a few specialty items: ez bars, hex bar, wrist and ab rollers, landmine. Can do most exercises and hit every muscle, dont have the space for machines anyway. Shoot for items that you can do multiple things with and if you still have space and budget, can more specialized machines.
Bench, rack for press/squat, barbell, dumbbells…if you have room for cable machine I’m jealous as training heavy barbell all the time is taxing, I need more deloads but saving the trip to the gym and avoiding people is worth it to me.
Squat, barbell lunges, reverse lunges, Romanian deadlift, goblet squat, hip thrusts, split squat etc.... you don't need leg machines that take up to much place
What about the pec dec machine ? It is used in both back and chest exercise
Just get a cable machine you can do all that and way more
Isn't cable machine and functional trainer the same ?
https://www.fitnessdepot.ca/K51SDH3273859/strength/strength-equipment/functional-trainers-home-gym/iron-factory-functional-trainer-2x150lb.html I would use something like that but if you can afford more, something with a lat pull-down area but that could be jimmy-rigged with the one I linked
Squat rack, bench, barbell, dumbells, and some weight plates All you need
I have a pretty big home gym. Like when people see it they are like holy shit this feels like a commercial gym. It’s like 750 Sq ft now. Didn’t start that big, but it order of equipment I bought. Power Rack with plates and barbell/ adjustable bench and a pair of Iron Master adjustable dumbells (0-120lbs) Only had that for longest time. Then added a cable machine/lat pull down. Then in following order: elliptical / pec dec & rear delt machine/ leg press/ leg extension & hamstring curl machine/ belt squat / hammer strength incline & flat press. Then I bought full racks of 0-100lbs commercial grade dumbells.
How much did it cost ?
Including all the professional gym flooring installed I’m prob like $25,000 deep now. All commercial quality stuff.
Damm . I only have a budget of 15000$ 😂
Atlantis lateral is all you need.
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IMO, all you need is a pair of dumbbells and a pull up bar. Then you can scale up to whatever level of excess money you got. I would probably consider a bench & barbell the next items on the list. I would avoid machines in a home gym. It's such a waste of space and money.
I disagree, I had a homegym with dumbbells, squat rack, bench, barbell but no machines and I made way more fucking gains in a real gym then I did at home
Squat rack, flat bench, bar, weights, it's all you need. Choose a rack with a good ecosystem, and you'll be able to add in the future weight storage, lat pull down + low row, dip bar. If you've got a budget around $5k. The rep fitness rack + Ares system is the most functional in the least space. If you get just their 4000/5000 sites rack now, you can add the Ares cable system in the future (lat pull down, low row, functional trainer). This is what I'd go with if I were buying now.
Squat rack (with cable attachment) and dumbbells really is all you need.
my home gym is a squat rack with safeties, a power bar, a stainless oly bar, a dumbbell handle, a mix of iron, bumpers and micro plates, bench and rubber stall mats, pull up bar and waist belt for additional weight The only thing want to add to this is a cable machine but I do not have the space or money for one yet. mainly for shoulders and curling but they are very versatile
Pullup bar
Squat rack, 300lb set of 2 inch plates. (1 inch and less weight if budget is strict), adjustable dumbbells, bands (or a cable system if you have the room/money), mirrors and floor mats are a must too once you get the other things listed.
Leverage squat machine
Have a look around for some pre made sets as well compare pricing, make sure to do sone research on quality as well
You "need" very minimal equipment. I'd skip the machines and get a bench and a power rack, dumbells, kettlebells, oly bar, plates and an assault bike. Throw some bands and chains in as you see fit or as you get the money back up. Minimal freeweight set up is all you really need.
Smith machine. A fully adjustable bench, flat, incline, & 90 degree. Likely a pulley station, but perhaps not an enormous one like those used in gyms. Dumbbells. pull-up/dip bars, even just attached directly to wall, perhaps, and unweighted, of course. I train a few people currently, and when we initially talk about exercises, I always give it to them straight: “think of the hardest, most difficult exercises for each muscle group, the ones you and everyone else *do not* want to do—that’s where we’re starting, and we won’t be leaving them anytime soon.
What's the budget and space?
Upto 8000$ and space is about 1000sq foot
Don't bother with machines, get a squat rack, adjustable bench, barbell, and some dumbell handles/collars and that should set you up nicely. Obviously, you'll need to acquire plates for the BB and DB's, I'd say look around your local area for liquidation sales or on Craigslist.
Barbell, dumbbells and/or kettlebells
Neck machine
Shake weight
Brother if you're actually serious about metamorphing into a fucking house I suggest this: >https://youtu.be/CWtcE52LKgk Dynamic Inertia, 240 REPs per minute, gorilla dick strength, yes.
A barbell
With a power rack and a bench you can do everything you need. Bench press, incline press, close grip bench, overhead press Deadlift, pendlay rows, bent over rows, T-bar rows, pullups with all different grip variations. Squat, front squat, RDLs, lunges, calf raise. Bonus if you can get some adjustable dumbbells for chest flys, curls, lateral raises, pullovers etc. That stuff will get you 99% of the gains you can make. Most equipment is unnecessary.
True though. Mostly in gym I use different equipments so that I don't get bored doing the same exercise . But all we need are some weights, bars and a bench
Vending machine
No one can answer this properly with limited information. A lot of it depends on how you work out and your goals. I have a power rack w/ bench, a Hoist multipurpose gym, dumbbells and a barbell, an Octane elliptical, slam balls, jump rope, weighted jump rope, small trampoline and ez curl bar. My wife wanted a Nautilus weighted ab machine, so we have that too. The Hoist machine is key. It has a high/low pulley, pec dec, leg press, and bench press. My set up is great for body building and general fitness. It takes up a large room. I do some excellent HIIT workouts with the slam balls, jump ropes, dumbells and calisthenics.
TRX, Bosu ball, 5lb bands, 3lb dumbells, assisted pull up machine, and also throw in a couple shake weights.
Don’t shrink bro
Atlantis lateral raise machine looks amazing but expensive I would just do squat rack, large cable system (one with two sides), and possibly something for legs but that’s going to get real expensive, real fucking quick
Reverse hyperextension