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Old 03-19-2008, 04:11 AM
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Default Re: is leg press like squat or not need answer

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Originally Posted by ibetan
i can only do like 200 on the leg press man that shyt is hard...never tried squatting yet...will start once i reach 6'
Then you are going to find squats very tough to start with. If you really believe squatting restricts your growth (which I disagree with), work you abs and lower back (e.g. back raises, hyperextensions) in the mean time. A very strong core will make it much easier to squat with good form.
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