Differences in muscles emphasised

Question 1

deadlift vs squats

Answer 1

deadlift: less stress on quadriceps, more on hip extensors

Question 2

leg press feet high vs feet low

Answer 2

high: glute max low: vastii

Question 3

leg extension vs other quad ex’s

Answer 3

leg extension: rectus femoris heavily active (can’t in other exercises as they involve simultaneous hip and knee extension)

Question 4

rowing vs chining

Answer 4

rowing: place more stress on the posterior deltoid, middle trapezius and middle rhomboids
chining: latissimus dorsi and teres major

Question 5

narrow vs normal bench press

Answer 5

narrow: more triceps brachii

Question 6

if squat is the only exercise chosen…

Answer 6

• rectus femoris, hamstrings, gracilis and sartorius miss out
• fix: squat + leg extension + leg curl