Legs

[PhilSAFC]

Im not a fan of squats as I'm scared I'll injure my back so I've been sticking to leg press but the pressure in my knees does not feel good or right. Im not fully straightening my leg obviously Am i doing summit wrong?

[Billy The Kid]

Originally Posted by PhilSAFC

Im not a fan of squats as I'm scared I'll injure my back so I've been sticking to leg press but the pressure in my knees does not feel good or right. Im not fully straightening my leg obviously Am i doing summit wrong?

Try and move your feet position mate, I find that if my feet are positioned to low down in the plate then it does put pressure on my knees, if I move them up a bit then it relieves the pressure.

[oROSSo]

Try front squats also, less pressure on your lower back

[supersesh]

ass to grass, no knee pain

[PhilSAFC]

Cheers I will give these suggestions a try

[jackynutmeg]

hate squats me like - i'm 6' 2" and i think the taller you are the worse it is

there is a proper squat machine in our gym and it is canny but still can get away with it.
i stick to leg press, straight leg deadlifts, calf raises and leg extensions

Originally Posted by jackynutmeg

hate squats me like - i'm 6' 2" and i think the taller you are the worse it is

there is a proper squat machine in our gym and it is canny but still can get away with it.
i stick to leg press, straight leg deadlifts, calf raises and leg extensions

plus i've done my knee cartlidge in, so i'm trying to build it up again

[jubblies]

Originally Posted by oROSSo

Try front squats also, less pressure on your lower back

This. I injured my back playing rugby years ago and have struggled with squats and deadlifts ever since. I find front squats much easier than traditional squats

[UaeExile]

No squat rack at my gym

[Titus]

Squat mate, probably the best exercise there is. Work on form and gradually up the weight.

[nathanrichSAFC]

I tend to train each part of leg seperate with 5 minute breaks inbetween

Leg Extension/Leg Press/Hack Squat

Lying Leg Curl/Stiff Leg Deads

Standing Calf raises/Seated Calf Raises

Far better results with 5 minutes inbetween , plus I got to failure as I only do 1 set of each