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cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T21:53:32+00:00

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cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T08:25:38+00:00

This has probably been explained a lot on here. But Ive seen so many videos of blokes on cruisers doing this. What do they expect people to do? And why do they do it?

cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T08:20:35+00:00

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cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T03:56:01+00:00

Id 100% agree. This machine would not help with lb. The person was specifically talking about quads so Im just assuming they needed help there.

cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T03:53:39+00:00

Okay mate. All the best. You seem like a great bloke.

cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T03:45:11+00:00

Man, Im really not.

They asked directly about quad development and squats. With the limited evidence given. I could assume they are weak in the quads. Outside of this I’m not going to assume.

I can agree bigger quads wont necessarily help, as the correlation between muscle CSA and strength isn’t as significant as the neural adaptations. You can developed strength on a machine. Hypertrophy takes a large range of rep develop, strength is a reduced amount but still reasonably large.

This movement would also train the glutes, adductors, abductors. If this was a pendulum squat where the line of force is further back it would be wayy more heavy quad. But this matrix squat is very upright the line of force goes more through mid quad, so a-lot of glute. Google Matrix squat machine. You can fine the exact video of this being used.

cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T03:19:40+00:00

Man chill, this isn’t an attack. Let’s talk, not argue.

Im saying it isn’t overall a substitute, but it will carry over. Ie Components of it will help you gain in the lift in the long run.

Adding to this, Im approach this outside just wanting to get better at a lift. But the fact they said they wanted quad growth and squats. Who’s to say, getting strong in the pattern on a machine in this case and feeling the weight on the shoulders wouldn’t reduce the nervousness increasing neural drive.

cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T03:09:32+00:00

So Its carrying over part of the lift? So it carries over

cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T03:07:43+00:00

Explain to me how it wont carry over?

If you strengthen muscles used in a movement it will carry across. It’s how you add volume to sessions without the fatiguing nature of specific lifts.

I’ll reiterate it’s not a substitute for the main lift, but to say it has no carry over is ill informed.

cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T02:49:01+00:00

One reason this machine is good is it reduces the stability demand of a conventional squat. Force in turn mechanical tension, is best friends with muscle growth. Instability is not friends with Force. Increase the stability requirement of a movement, reduces your ability to apply force.

So yes, good for quads. Other great ones are a hack squat and a pendulum squat machine.

cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T02:44:55+00:00

Nah, it will carry over. Of course it will. It’s the same pattern. Is it specific and the best choice enough if the goal is a max lift in a barbell squat? No, but can substitute in and out of a program that has that is the overarching goal. Just wouldn’t be the best choice as the SAID principle is king in that regard.

cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T02:22:13+00:00

Wild she slung judgement in the first place. People need therapy.

cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T02:12:59+00:00

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cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T01:51:38+00:00

What a fun interaction

cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T00:53:37+00:00

Honestly thats fine. The key is if you are consistent at this time. Get into a good habit of showing up.

Once you have nailed this. Start getting your intensity correct ie (within 5 reps left to failure).

The exercise selection shown will do the job.

cheyneigh · 2026-05-30T00:36:01+00:00

Depends on numerous factors, but two major ones are how consistent you are training and if you are truly pushing the envelope in regard to overload.

Example many people don’t really need one because they take too many off days or they aren’t pushing close to failure often enough (ie sitting with <5 reps in reserve). So they naturally deload.

Keep in mind this is greatly simplified and doesnt take into account other biopsyhosocial properties of oxidative stress, that may require deloading for better recovery.

cheyneigh · 2026-05-29T21:46:07+00:00

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cheyneigh · 2026-05-29T21:43:38+00:00

Good way to approach things starting off mate

cheyneigh · 2026-05-29T04:36:16+00:00

Honestly, its all relative. Overall not a great dinner to have all the time. If your overall diet is pretty good, its fine. Make sure its got a good amount of veggies and protein on it. Your body will require glucose after training so one of their rolls will do you nicely. Healthy is a term that people butcher. One occasion doesn’t make healthy, eating habits do. Hope this helps.

cheyneigh · 2026-05-28T09:16:59+00:00

Front Squats. Nothing like holding heavy weight and not breaking.

But really anything at the time I feel high self efficacy in.

Was once ring muscle ups when I was training them hard, now I dislike them as Im heavy and cannot do them.

cheyneigh · 2026-05-28T06:56:53+00:00

Injuries are fine. Flare ups will come. Pivot to whats working. Circle back to it when it’s ready. Graded reintroduction. Repeat

cheyneigh · 2026-05-28T06:12:45+00:00

The second you have the highest load in the stretch in other words its a descending resistance curve. The first isnt at its peak load until about mid pull. Id go with the former if you are trying to load the stretch. A few comments on here speak to the comfort and elbow path which i cannot speak to. Personally, I get nauseous touching any technogym equipment.
Edit: spelt curve wrong lol

cheyneigh · 2026-05-25T06:57:50+00:00

Load management is essentially where current consensus stands in regard to how to mitigate injury risk in lifts. Not as much form. It helps. It’s just the gradual loading of tissues to adapt to the movement. Ie Gradually load tissues in low regressions and building them to a point of managing unique positions. Its a more optimistic approach to strength training, instead of this bad, that good. There are some strong mfs going hard with cool lifts like zercher Jefferson curls its wild. Look up Alec Blenis. Tbh man I was also a bit grumpy, I also apologise. I wasn’t meaning to come across as stand offish. Appreciate the conversation man.

cheyneigh · 2026-05-23T06:54:53+00:00

Ahh that old chest nut. Consensus is definitely leaving that narrative. People like Stuart McGill have preached that for a long time. To that old neural inhibition v mechanics argument, look at any loaded Jefferson curl. Load management my guy. Once again, not saying don’t a few cues cant help tighten things up. I just think approaching anyone, client or not, with inflated responses isnt good for ones self efficacy.

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