Tag: "Leg Press"

How can women gain weight by gaining muscle?

chicabonita asked: I have recently been trying to gain muscle in my arms and legs. I have always had a lifting regimen, but lately I have been lifting more weight and more reps as well as eating more protein. There isn’t really any affect – no weight gain of any kind or change in body [...]

What’s The Difference Between Squats (with the bar across your shoulders) And Leg Press?

Choc1 asked: I prefer the leg press, because I’m uncomfortable doing squats (It hurts my neck shoulders). Is there an overall difference in the results that each piece of equipment gives? I know they both work the quads, hams, and glutes, but am I missing out on a certain part of those areas if I [...]

I am training my legs butt. I used to do squats but now I love the leg press. Is one better than the other?

Terence asked: or perhaps the focus on different muscle groups? Please advise.Katie