Predatom said
heard many die-hard squat fans say they don't bother with leg press because they say it pales in comparison, is bad for your knees, doesn't require the stability of squats and is just for people looking to stroke their own egos by pushing heavy numbers.
personally im a fan but what are your thoughts?
I tend to agree to a point.
For example if you compare the joint angles in the lower body during an ATG squat compared to the ROM you usually see on the leg press they are very different.
You will be able to use more weight on the leg press than the squat but the huge discrepancy in the ratios comes largely from people who do 3" reps on the leg press.
If it is done well then I have no issues with it and I am happy to use it with clients.