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(1357 posts, closed, started Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:24)

#601 - Töki (HUN)

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:17

Owns an Audi A4.

#602 - dekojester

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:26

Best friend is Lewis Hamilton.

OT: Just had to

#603 - KiRmelius

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:29

OH JESUS NO HE'S A MODERATOR TOO!

Quote from Gills4life :
I do use both, but leg press for calf raises only. If you are doing squats right on the Smith Machine or squat rack, you wouldn't be able to do leg press after. It's the same exercise but leg press supports your back. It's meant for people who are weaker and can't control their core. :rolleyes:

Some people have problems with their back or other parts of body. I for example had a stomach rupture when i was a child, which was probably stitched by not very qualified doctor, and i can't do squats with more than 100kg. My legs could easily lift more, but my lower stomach feels like it's going to rip apart and i'll have to collect my guts from all over the gym. Maybe it's just pain and not an actual problem, but i don't quite want to find that out.

#604 - Myffe

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:10

Is probably eating strawberry pudding in hes mansion while dressed as a 1800 century gentleman

#605 - Dennis93

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:20

has a 99% chance of being drunk

I know i am

#606 - Gills4life

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:25

Is drunk!

Quote from the_angry_angel :Ruin-er of childhood.

I don't understand, but I apologise either way.

Edit: Have been informed by Fuse that it's because of my avatar. Can't believe I missed that. Too much masturbation.

Quote from KiRmelius :
Some people have problems with their back or other parts of body. I for example had a stomach rupture when i was a child, which was probably stitched by not very qualified doctor, and i can't do squats with more than 100kg. My legs could easily lift more, but my lower stomach feels like it's going to rip apart and i'll have to collect my guts from all over the gym. Maybe it's just pain and not an actual problem, but i don't quite want to find that out.

You're absolutely right, they support your back, prevent injury or stop yourself from making an injury/problem worse like yourself. They are good for rehabilitation or people who are too weak due to injury to use the correct technique with free weights, as free-weight exercises with a poor technique can be dangerous. If your lower stomach feels like it is going to rip apart then be cautious, however they will often feel tight where they've been stitched and may actually be stronger than they were before. You could try doing bodyweight core exercises like planks and side planks to strengthen it and improve core stability before going on to try heavy squats again. Sorry for OT!