leg press/sled

[no passn]

jacked up my lower back a little, hurts to much to squat! so I was wondering if the leg press/sled would help me put some size on my legs, if so dose anyone have a work out to do on it?  5'6" 44 yrs old 170 lbs 15% bf.

did this and did not get sore got a good pump but no sureness
135x20 225x15 315x10 405x10 495x8 not sure if the press will work for me.

    Hey THANKS Guys !! back still jacked so it is me and the leg press did my little leg work out.

THANKS AGAIN,NOPASSN

[NaturalWonder83]

be careful w/ the leg press that u dont round your back
and make sure u get your lower back healthy and strong

[leonp1981]

Like NW83 said, a strong lower back is so important.  I'm just coming back after nearly 3 months off with lower back problems.  Depending how bad your back is, I wouldn't be concentrating on trying to lift too heavy until your back is feeling much better.

For your back, I began a full body static stretching routine twice a week, and I feel a lot better for it.

[laurion]

Never round you're back and try to only press through your heels this time.

[jpm101]

For the most part you should not have any trouble with the leg press/sled since the back is supported/braced. The rounding of the back should never be a issue. Can gain respectable size with either, or both, in a leg workout. Of course there are always exceptions to an injury happening to the lower back no matter how cautious you are. When going back to regular squating, take it easy at first. Leg presses, a sled or any thing else is never a complete replacement for heavy squatting.

Might try some Romanian DL's  to strengthen the lower back. Beginning light at first and with-in a higher rep scheme. 12 to 15 reps. Also hits the hams very well. As you get use the exercise, and stronger, some respectable weight can be built up to.  Consider GoodMorning also.  Hitting the abs hard is another method of insuring a stronger lower back. Back and abs work together. If one is weaker than the othe than you may be prone to injury. Good Luck.

[laurion]

For the most part you should not have any trouble with the leg press/sled since the back is supported/braced. The rounding of the back should never be a issue. Can gain respectable size with either, or both, in a leg workout. Of course there are always exceptions to an injury happening to the lower back no matter how cautious you are. When going back to regular squating, take it easy at first. Leg presses, a sled or any thing else is never a complete replacement for heavy squatting.

Might try some Romanian DL's  to strengthen the lower back. Beginning light at first and with-in a higher rep scheme. 12 to 15 reps. Also hits the hams very well. As you get use the exercise, and stronger, some respectable weight can be built up to.  Consider GoodMorning also.  Hitting the abs hard is another method of insuring a stronger lower back. Back and abs work together. If one is weaker than the othe than you may be prone to injury. Good Luck.

It can be an issue if you lower the sled too far, people who have shorter legs sometimes try to move the sled as much as taller people and this is a mistake.  Always go full rom but your rom will be shorter than a taller person because your legs are shorter.

[pumpster]

You can still hurt the back even when it's braced, if the weight is heavy enough. Myself i'd stick with 10 or more reps per set.  Legs respond to higher reps and it's easier on the joints and back.

[no passn]

It can be an issue if you lower the sled too far, people who have shorter legs sometimes try to move the sled as much as taller people and this is a mistake.  Always go full rom but your rom will be shorter than a taller person because your legs are shorter.

I always take the sled all the way down to the stops is this going to cause me more back trouble?

                 thanks,nopassn

[TooMuchMuscle4U]

I GO KNEES TO CHEST TO GET MORE GROWTH OFF THE SLED.