This was actually an important video. Just the other day a guy at my gym did like 400 kg leg press with the seat up and the smallest range of motion you could think of. I didn't really understand why anyone would do the exercise like that, until I realised that it's simply easier than a 150 kg leg press with full range of motion.
Usually ego lifting, they rather show everyone they can lift all this weight while sacrificing on form and thus true gains. I see people who will squat like 2 plates but will do only a quarter squat and their form is terrible
As a counterpoint, for those with an f#ed up lower back, having the seat up allows for more lower back support. You can spread the load against your upper back/shoulders more. You really shouldn't judge what others are doing and focus on your own workout:).
I have a messed up lower back too after 22 years lifting. Wear a belt for the leg press, I recommend the nylon belts with Velcro. It is an instant lower back relief while you are doing the exercise. I can't do deadlifts for that reason.
Coach.... You've just read my mind... Was just about to reintroduce leg presses into my program and today is leg day... And you just posted a vid about leg press..
Saved my lower back! Thanks buddy. I was getting lumbar issues after leg day, that were noticable on my core / ab workout. Realised I had the seat too high and was letting my ass / lower back leave the seat. Have since added 50kg to my press for 4RM. Great tip. Cheers bud.
Great video! I let my butt curl trying to get more range of motion and ended up injuring a disc in my back. This was 10 years ago and I still have issues whenever my lower back gets in this curled position. Definitely something to look out for!
I actually tried the seat up once, and it tweaked my back doing 3 plates a side. I lowered it, and it felt much more natural and i could go lower with my back in a more stable position. I have long legs, so this may be a factor.
I usually do squats first, followed by leg press. I switched that up, and did leg press first 360 lb for 5 sets of 12-15 reps with full length of motion . Then I went to squats and I only used 90 lbs for 5 sets of 20 reps. Then I did my regular leg extension machine and hamstrings. I had DOMS for a week! I'm never doing squat first again. It also helped with back pain using less weight on squats. That was one hell of a good workout. Thank you for the video.
A couple month ago, Mike Israetel made a video about this - saying the exact opposite. I used to do my leg presses the way you are telling us to, leaning back. Mike's version felt awesome, and you can get around the ROM problem by just moving the knees slightly outward on the down position. I'd love the two of you discussing this... or anything to be honest, you both have great information. And since you disagree sometimes, a little podcast with the two of you would be my christmas wish.
dude israetel actually says the same as in this video… the video im talking about is named „7 leg press mistakes and how to fix them“ or something in that manner… its also a pretty new video and as i said, he says the upright position ist wrong and you have to adjust the back pad as low as possible
🔥 I love and appreciate that range of motion makes a tremendous difference. I personally deep squat(baby squat) and see that as the secret(key) to my results. I turn heads more often then not in the gym when performing. Best of luck to each and every one of you on your workout journey. Also, your legs are amazing!
I always had an extremely sore back with the seat up after my workouts. Thanks for the tip! Keep pumping these vids regularly and your subs will skyrocket!
Simple, effective and important video ! I stopped counting how many guys I've seen pressing with the seat on the highest position with the press just l o a d e d as if it were doing anything for them...
Today I asked my gym trainer this question Why do I feel comfortable doing this press on higher level while I find bit discomfort while the seat is lowered . my trainer usually trains with a lower seat. I was able to press more on the higher one but couldn't feel much burning sensation like I used to get on the lower one. Useful . Thanks brother.
Recently changed from having it more upright to having it down and its been great. Definitely have to reduce the weight my end range was lacking due to the years of having it upright and the lack of extra ROM as a result. Great vid!
Wow I was just thinking about the proper way of executing the leg press, trying to build more muscle, always assumed that it was supposed to have a small range of motion. Thanks for the video!
Used the Leg Press about 3X in the last 18 months. Not been happy compared to the past. Going to switch to the lowest position for the foreseeable future. And also ignore people when they inevitably say you've got that seat far too low. Simple but brilliant video demonstration.
I popped a rib(or pulled a muscle) twice coming out of the bottom with the seat up and legs against ribcage. Last time was after gym reopened after Covid. I lowered the seat to give myself more room but only one notch. I feel more confident that it won't happen again having a little room now. I'll try to lower a little more and see how it feels. I also popped that rib before doing lying leg curls. Hurts for about a month
Great to have new videos ....yes! I'm a low seat girl. I find the higher seat really uncomfortable and as others have said, the low seat translates to gaining depth with weight on barbell squats. I do make full use of the handles to pull myself into the seat!
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Bro I needed this real bad. the seat was so far up that i felt my back come off the seat and it felt awful. Gonna check if the seat is adjustable at my gym. Thanks!
tbh i wanted to increase the angle of the seat on leg press, but my lower back is telling me that i'm really wrong( i've got surgery which scarred my left gluteus medialis so it's not stretching enough now. so, i think, it should be added, that choice of seat angle must be based on lower back mobility, too.
seat up you still get a full range of motion for the quads tho if thats your main focus anyway coz it still allows you to straighten your legs as far as safely possible and bring the angle down to below 90 degrees or even much less
I understand all you say but with the seat leaned back I find when I go heavy I;'m pushed up the seat. Makes me feel out of control. But I will give the pulling on the handles with my hands a good try.
Great info, Ppl in my gym put their seat freaking high. Because they put their seat so high and they able to push tone of weigh. But i saw their lower is swinging all d way. Ego man. Thats ego.
What is your opinion of that cybex leg press? It looks like you’ve chosen your equipment very carefully, and I’m interested in hearing your reasoning for choosing that particular piece.
Damm. I was doing it wrong the whole time! I can leg press 530lbs - 3sets x 8reps - by using the seat all the way up. I’ll try it again the right way tomorrow and see how it goes. 😅
If I have the seat super low it feels like iam sliding off the platform maybe because iam 6.6 with long legs I have the seat on the highest Incline and my feet lowest on the platform I can really feel it in my quads the thing I wanna train you don't need as much range of motion in all exercises imo
When I put the seat down the weight pushes me out of the seat. Have to hold on extremely tight to prevent it from happening and my arms fatigue before my legs do.
Any tip on how to prevent exertional headache on leg press, I got a terrible one a few weeks ago, and now everytime I do it if I push myself to failure, I start feeling it.
If the seat is placed at a high incline, what part of the range are we sacrificing? The bottom? Or the top half of the exercise? I'm curious, at the top, there isn't much challenge provided (joints stack). If so, I can just train the bottom range where I'm being challenged the most and "fill in the gaps" with other exercises. What are your thoughts? Thanks, Coach Teo!
Just started working on my squats and flexibility, is grabbing the handles the only way to keep my butt/hips from shifting forward? I've always tried to not hold on the the handles to put as much focus on the right muscles but I'm having the movement issues. Thanks! Great vid!
Hi Eugene, thanks for this valuable info. Which position of the back is better for imitating a squat? Reason for my question: I can't squat due to back problems.
you're feet are quite high on the foot rest, is there a reason for that? I was told to lower my feet by a PT, I cant remember exactly why (back comfort or more range?)
When I have more range I can press much more weight than low range, which seems opposite of what you describe. Does it sound like I may be doing it wrong?
What advice can you give for a leg press machine if the gym dosnt have this particular machine available for this ? Would finding full range of motion with less weight be just as applicable as long as movement is similar ? Maybe im over complicating 😂
2 min gym video? This takes me back to the early youtube days when videos were brief and direct. Cheers mate!
Yes!
I wanted to learn about all the leg muscles and the history of the leg press machine first. Disappointed. /s
@@KaisersozzeYou’ve come to the wrong video, this video wasn’t created for such a purpose, but there are plenty that were.
@@coacheugeneteo
Can you use squat wedges on a leg press machine?
Exactly. Short but knowledge packed. Thank uou
This is the first time I've seen someone talk about changing the seat rather than foot position. This has been helpful for me. Appreciate it
This was actually an important video. Just the other day a guy at my gym did like 400 kg leg press with the seat up and the smallest range of motion you could think of. I didn't really understand why anyone would do the exercise like that, until I realised that it's simply easier than a 150 kg leg press with full range of motion.
Well I got one too who think is Alpha as shit who screams his lungs out with every rep lol
They wouldn’t be able to squat 1/4th of that either
Usually ego lifting, they rather show everyone they can lift all this weight while sacrificing on form and thus true gains. I see people who will squat like 2 plates but will do only a quarter squat and their form is terrible
@@charlies8282 ehh
As a counterpoint, for those with an f#ed up lower back, having the seat up allows for more lower back support. You can spread the load against your upper back/shoulders more. You really shouldn't judge what others are doing and focus on your own workout:).
Been lowering the seat since I saw this in his instagram story, no longer got a fked lower back from the leg press 🙏
Nice
I have a messed up lower back too after 22 years lifting. Wear a belt for the leg press, I recommend the nylon belts with Velcro. It is an instant lower back relief while you are doing the exercise. I can't do deadlifts for that reason.
I've noticed that ever since I made the change from a higher to lower seat angle, the Leg Press has had a greater carry over to my squat.
Yes!!
@@coacheugeneteoreally appreciate these shorter videos. Straight to the point with the information being spot on!
Coach....
You've just read my mind...
Was just about to reintroduce leg presses into my program and today is leg day...
And you just posted a vid about leg press..
Yes!
Has to be one of the best fitness channels on YT
Thank you!
1:35 gripping that handle is the literal difference between big quads and your lower discs exploding out of your back lol
Me with 3 discs gone
Saved my lower back! Thanks buddy. I was getting lumbar issues after leg day, that were noticable on my core / ab workout. Realised I had the seat too high and was letting my ass / lower back leave the seat. Have since added 50kg to my press for 4RM. Great tip. Cheers bud.
Great video! I let my butt curl trying to get more range of motion and ended up injuring a disc in my back. This was 10 years ago and I still have issues whenever my lower back gets in this curled position. Definitely something to look out for!
Thanks for sharing your story, helps people to stay safe
I love the straight to the point! Showing exactly what what to do! Great video!
I actually tried the seat up once, and it tweaked my back doing 3 plates a side. I lowered it, and it felt much more natural and i could go lower with my back in a more stable position. I have long legs, so this may be a factor.
This guy is such a beast and so well spoken. Love your videos!
Thank you! 🙏
I usually do squats first, followed by leg press. I switched that up, and did leg press first 360 lb for 5 sets of 12-15 reps with full length of motion . Then I went to squats and I only used 90 lbs for 5 sets of 20 reps. Then I did my regular leg extension machine and hamstrings. I had DOMS for a week! I'm never doing squat first again. It also helped with back pain using less weight on squats. That was one hell of a good workout. Thank you for the video.
A couple month ago, Mike Israetel made a video about this - saying the exact opposite.
I used to do my leg presses the way you are telling us to, leaning back.
Mike's version felt awesome, and you can get around the ROM problem by just moving the knees slightly outward on the down position.
I'd love the two of you discussing this... or anything to be honest, you both have great information. And since you disagree sometimes, a little podcast with the two of you would be my christmas wish.
dude israetel actually says the same as in this video… the video im talking about is named „7 leg press mistakes and how to fix them“ or something in that manner… its also a pretty new video and as i said, he says the upright position ist wrong and you have to adjust the back pad as low as possible
🔥 I love and appreciate that range of motion makes a tremendous difference. I personally deep squat(baby squat) and see that as the secret(key) to my results. I turn heads more often then not in the gym when performing. Best of luck to each and every one of you on your workout journey. Also, your legs are amazing!
If you're turning heads in the gym....you got toilet paper on your shoe. 😐
I always had an extremely sore back with the seat up after my workouts. Thanks for the tip! Keep pumping these vids regularly and your subs will skyrocket!
This machine intimidates me 😂 I haven’t tried it yet but I want to
Wow, I'm glad I was able to to stumble upon your content. Bless your channel mate!
Thank you! 🙏
This is the ONLY way to properly do the Leg Press. Been doing this for years. Great technique.
Simple, effective and important video ! I stopped counting how many guys I've seen pressing with the seat on the highest position with the press just l o a d e d as if it were doing anything for them...
Yes!
Today I asked my gym trainer this question Why do I feel comfortable doing this press on higher level while I find bit discomfort while the seat is lowered . my trainer usually trains with a lower seat. I was able to press more on the higher one but couldn't feel much burning sensation like I used to get on the lower one. Useful . Thanks brother.
Been strugling with leg press.
Great advice / demo. Thanks
Straight to the point and no extra fillers. Nice video!
Thanking for keeping it concise and short. Very informative.
Best leg press ever built. Of course you’ve got one. Great vid 👍
Uncle Eugene would be good to see more videos like this quick and to the point loved the last series you did on best exercises 💪🏻
Recently changed from having it more upright to having it down and its been great. Definitely have to reduce the weight my end range was lacking due to the years of having it upright and the lack of extra ROM as a result. Great vid!
Thank you for making this video. I’ve been searching for the answer to this question for a while.
Short and direct! Love it man thanks!
Wow I was just thinking about the proper way of executing the leg press, trying to build more muscle, always assumed that it was supposed to have a small range of motion. Thanks for the video!
🙏🙏
Used the Leg Press about 3X in the last 18 months. Not been happy compared to the past. Going to switch to the lowest position for the foreseeable future. And also ignore people when they inevitably say you've got that seat far too low.
Simple but brilliant video demonstration.
I popped a rib(or pulled a muscle) twice coming out of the bottom with the seat up and legs against ribcage. Last time was after gym reopened after Covid. I lowered the seat to give myself more room but only one notch. I feel more confident that it won't happen again having a little room now. I'll try to lower a little more and see how it feels. I also popped that rib before doing lying leg curls. Hurts for about a month
Great to have new videos ....yes! I'm a low seat girl. I find the higher seat really uncomfortable and as others have said, the low seat translates to gaining depth with weight on barbell squats. I do make full use of the handles to pull myself into the seat!
Yes!
Old knees ...seat up, young knees....seat down 💪🏼
This was super useful, thank you so much Eugene.
2 minutes, 18 views! I wonder how much it will be in 1 month 🤔
11 minutes, 350 views! Who from the future got the next count??
1 hour, 2388 views
In ~2 hours 2.9k views
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This is the video I have needed, thanks Eugene!
Thank you! 🙏
Short and sweet! Thank you uncle Eugene
One counter-argument I have is that I feel my glutes activating more when I raise the chair, and this has also helped me with mobility.
Thank you for the great tip!
Always good tips in a concentrated / short form - thank you.. :) Good man
Bro I needed this real bad. the seat was so far up that i felt my back come off the seat and it felt awful. Gonna check if the seat is adjustable at my gym. Thanks!
Perfect video for what I was looking for. Thank you.
What great timing for my Leg day 👏🏻
Simple short and full of helpful informations thanks
"which one *click* is best?" very smooth, uncle eugene :D
Finally someone recognises my real talents 🤣🙏
I’ve never even seen a leg press with an adjustable seat. Great info 👍
Thanks for this great video..uncle eugene
😃
tbh i wanted to increase the angle of the seat on leg press, but my lower back is telling me that i'm really wrong( i've got surgery which scarred my left gluteus medialis so it's not stretching enough now. so, i think, it should be added, that choice of seat angle must be based on lower back mobility, too.
short, sweet, booooootiful 🔥
☺️
Thanks! Never knew this!!
Well explained, wondered about this for a long time
Great information thanks I been training on and off for years and never knew this about the seat position!
Great short video !!
Thank you! 🙏
Ahhhh the king of ego lifting machines
THANK YOU!! Concise and informative 👌
Ohhhhh, I though it was because of height! I'm 5 foot 3 and always raised the back rest to the highest setting 😂 I'll give all 3 settings a try now.
seat up you still get a full range of motion for the quads tho if thats your main focus anyway coz it still allows you to straighten your legs as far as safely possible and bring the angle down to below 90 degrees or even much less
Great tip Sir Teo You're awesome. Thanks a lot!!!
Who’s here after tight low back yesterday! 😮😅
Thank you. That was great information.
The last time I was this early.... I disappointed a girl
😂
Finally someone made it. 🧐❤
I understand all you say but with the seat leaned back I find when I go heavy I;'m pushed up the seat. Makes me feel out of control. But I will give the pulling on the handles with my hands a good try.
Yeah I notice that my back hurts I will definitely try this 😵💫 if it helps
Going to try this asap
Great info!!
Thank You Coach Godbless
Great info, Ppl in my gym put their seat freaking high. Because they put their seat so high and they able to push tone of weigh. But i saw their lower is swinging all d way. Ego man. Thats ego.
What is your opinion of that cybex leg press? It looks like you’ve chosen your equipment very carefully, and I’m interested in hearing your reasoning for choosing that particular piece.
Too bad I can't change the seat angle on my gyms legpress
Damm. I was doing it wrong the whole time! I can leg press 530lbs - 3sets x 8reps - by using the seat all the way up. I’ll try it again the right way tomorrow and see how it goes. 😅
More of these "shorts" tips pls
Gracias from Texas is 👍
Just brilliant
Top tip.
Great video
If I have the seat super low it feels like iam sliding off the platform maybe because iam 6.6 with long legs I have the seat on the highest Incline and my feet lowest on the platform I can really feel it in my quads the thing I wanna train you don't need as much range of motion in all exercises imo
yes
Thank you ❤️
I agree Appreciated 😊
Well that explains that mystery :) thanks Eugene
what the hell, I didn't even know that you could adjust the seat. Thanks for this
I only realised it when I pulled mine apart for repairs 😂😂😂
Perfect!!! I was wondering what angle would be best for butt wink?
I just yell at my legs to make them grow
Just force them to buy Dr. Gregs coookbook
Also, Vagabond 👌
@@builtdifferent1546 💯
I'm really wondering how you get that wedge to stay onto the leg press
When I put the seat down the weight pushes me out of the seat. Have to hold on extremely tight to prevent it from happening and my arms fatigue before my legs do.
Any tip on how to prevent exertional headache on leg press, I got a terrible one a few weeks ago, and now everytime I do it if I push myself to failure, I start feeling it.
same. have been suffering since February this year, and wont go away. :(
Unfortunately no :(
If the seat is placed at a high incline, what part of the range are we sacrificing? The bottom? Or the top half of the exercise? I'm curious, at the top, there isn't much challenge provided (joints stack). If so, I can just train the bottom range where I'm being challenged the most and "fill in the gaps" with other exercises. What are your thoughts? Thanks, Coach Teo!
Just started working on my squats and flexibility, is grabbing the handles the only way to keep my butt/hips from shifting forward? I've always tried to not hold on the the handles to put as much focus on the right muscles but I'm having the movement issues. Thanks! Great vid!
Hi Eugene, thanks for this valuable info. Which position of the back is better for imitating a squat? Reason for my question: I can't squat due to back problems.
I have the knowledge, I now need to wait for gyms to reopen
Wow! So sorry for you for real! Where do you live?
Thanks
Big appreciate
you're feet are quite high on the foot rest, is there a reason for that? I was told to lower my feet by a PT, I cant remember exactly why (back comfort or more range?)
Depends where you want to target. Higher up more glutes and hams. Lower down more quads 👍
Omg, we want bigger arms not bigger legs eugene😫😫😫
Hahhaa I’m joking 😝😝 awesome content!!!
Thank you! 🙏
Should your legs be together or spaced apart at shoulder width while doing the leg press?
When I have more range I can press much more weight than low range, which seems opposite of what you describe. Does it sound like I may be doing it wrong?
What advice can you give for a leg press machine if the gym dosnt have this particular machine available for this ? Would finding full range of motion with less weight be just as applicable as long as movement is similar ? Maybe im over complicating 😂
As long as seat is adjustable use same principle. Start seat back and work your way up to find best comfort.
would rather do leg press with full ROM or a hack squat machine with full ROM for quads development?