Leg Extension vs Sissy Squat (Machine)

January 2023 home Forums Training Leg Extension vs Sissy Squat (Machine)

Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • #170853
    Josh Landers
    Participant

    If I have a leg extension machine is a sissy squat going to give a significantly different stimulus? Seems kinda redundant.

    #170914
    Simo Matikainen
    Participant

    Yes. Sissy squats trains quads in lenghtened position and leg extensions in shortened position generally. Leg extensions are easier on recovery for that reason. Wether you should do them or not depends on other exercises you are doing. Generally training muscles in lenghtened position grows more muscle but training the shortened might have some benefit too (recovery, injuries, additional volume, etc)

    #171205
    BryceBahm
    Participant
    #171472
    Josh Landers
    Participant

    Thanks guys. Makes sense now that you explained it.

Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.