Squats or Incline Sled

[ptgd1st]

When it comes to building mass in the legs, what do you think is a better excercise, squats or the incline sled. You can't go wrong with squats but with the sled you can do more weight.

And another thing, I think we should get a sub-topic under fitness and health for bodybuilding if it is possible. What do you think.

 

[retooferab]

Squats.

Why not both, though? I (almost) always do squats on leg day, then add in other exercises to complement them. I love the way the incline sled allows you to blast your legs without hurting your back (try one leggers on the sled!)... but the balance aspect of squats makes them supreme in my book. I feel the pain down deep, which I think is a good thing.

Body building discussion has floated around in this forum area, without an apparent HUGE amount of interest. Tell us more what topics you'd be looking for in a body building area.

Peace retoof

 

[2Bhumble]

Squats build leg mass, and overall body mass. Squats (if done right) are unpleasant for most :o. Just because one can add more weight to a sled doesn't make it necessarily a better exercise. You do 10 reps on the squat with enough weight for you to fatigue, you do 10 reps on the sled until you fatigue as well. Muscle overload is the key. Squats hit more muscle than a sled (back involvement and stabilizing the bar with other muscles etc.). More "bang for your buck" if you will. The sled, however, will put a serious pump on your wheels without hitting your back. I guess the sled is safer too especially if working out alone.

Most bodybuilding posts are in the Fitness & Health forum.

 

[lands21]

Do squats, or if you would really like to add some weight and target the thighs specifically, do partial squats. You can add more weight and have less tension on the knees. It does work the thighs just as well, and I have read some reports that is works the thighs better, but thats all it works.

 

[Breetai]

If there's a choice, my rule is to always use the freeweights unless I don't have someone to spot me.

 

[pillarrocks24]

I hate doing the sleds. Squats are the way to go. But the machine squats stink, you need freeweights. I used to hate squating but now its fun.

Peace

 

[Tuffguy]

Squats are best. I do squats then either leg press or lunges. Then extenstions, then calves. Good luck walking.

 

[SDSUMarcus01]

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[christianmike]

SQUATS overall, but walking lunges are awsome really hits legs, they(WL) give you an INSANE pump and burn!!!

 

[RMB62]

Squats always have and always will reign supreme when it comes to building mass in your thighs.Leave your ego at the door and hit the squat rack. You may not be able to use as much weight, but you will get alot better results with the weight you do use.