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KSA

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Leg press and compression on the lower back
« on: December 10, 2006, 08:32:35 AM »
When i do sets over 10 reps on a leg press my lower back is sore.
I actually use a vertical leg press.
I stop the ROM before rounding the lower back.

Is it normal ?

Thanks.
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Re: Leg press and compression on the lower back
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2006, 11:21:42 AM »
you should do a  45 degree leg press instead. it takes the stress off the lower back/hip area..
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Re: Leg press and compression on the lower back
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2006, 12:30:41 PM »
Quote from: NoCalBbEr on December 10, 2006, 11:21:42 AM
you should do a  45 degree leg press instead. it takes the stress off the lower back/hip area..

Yes, and you can also adjust the back of the seat accordingly that makes it more comfortable for you.
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Re: Leg press and compression on the lower back
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2006, 04:45:58 PM »
Today i did single leg presses on my vertical leg press, and it was more comfortable for my lower back.

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Quadriceps/SLSingleLegVerticalLegPress.html

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Re: Leg press and compression on the lower back
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2006, 04:48:17 PM »
Here are some answers to the same question on Iron Age:

http://ironage.us/yabbse/index.php?topic=14814.0
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Re: Leg press and compression on the lower back
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2006, 05:59:35 PM »
to post links to other messageboards is treachery
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