FT Questions....

[Altamir]

Does anyone use the frog hack squat machine for thigh loading sets? There's one at my gym that I never touch, thinking about adding it in.

Not sure if that's the correct name of the machine, its the one is this video.

I'm sure plenty of folks will have a say, but I'll add my 2 cents. Not sure anyone is going to be able to tell you if that's going to be a good thigh loading set for you, except you. If it feels good and natural (no stress on the knees or hips) and feels like it hits your quads and hamstrings equally (or maybe perhaps not if you are looking to slide focus one direction or another), then consider it. It also looks like it would be a good break/rest on your shoulders if you have that issue. If you ask yourself the question, "Why is this is good loading thigh lift for me?" and have a few good answers, chances are it's a good idea. If you're not sure, either it's not a good lift, or you perhaps need to further clarify to yourself what specifically you are looking for in a thigh loading lift.

If you are not sure if it's something you want to fully commit to yet. A strategy I like to use is, first do it as a pump set. See how you connect with it. Did you walk away with a brutal pump or just sore joints? If that works, do it as a MR (if applicable), see how it feels there going heavier. If that seems to go well, add it to your loading rotation.

Hope this helps! Best of luck!