My Favourite MASS BUILDER for LEGS

[@tristansarunic3365]

Can you do a video where you walk through your gym and explain why you've hand picked each piece of equipment? Would love to hear your opinion on this!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Tristan Sarunic yep once everything has arrived I’ll be doing exscrly that!

[@KizaWittaker]

eugene teo English: Exactly Asian English: exscrly

[@travism2185]

@@KizaWittaker lol, not nice ;)

[@congabonga7104]

@@KizaWittaker Of course normal English people never makes typos

[@KizaWittaker]

Conga Bonga Exactly. Just like how some people don’t see humor.

[@DiverBand]

Really understand why leg day is considered the worst day of the week. Because of your training hard nothing drain your body like leg day. Another outstanding video from a complete gentleman.

[@funknojunk]

It’s my favorite day of the week

[@kipsangy2885]

Welcome back!! You are one of the 4 guys I would actually like to work out with in person Your knowledge is next level!!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Kip sangy thank you!

[@jamesmahon838]

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[@dougmurray3692]

Nice analysis. Choices are difficult to wade through because considerations of experience to make better choices are so completely vacant. So you way of explaining does help to gather accumulating knowledge to start better rather than lesser. Thanks for that. Seems you keep that in mind when you teach, and I appreciate that.

[@michaellewis8245]

I have a paramount version in my gym. Used to be hidden away with butt blaster in ladies locker room. This is now my favorite machine for Glutes and quads. No one else uses it and I’m almost hesitant to explain how much it’s helped grind out the reps versus back squat. Thank you Eugene. You understand biomechanics it’s educational and helpful in getting results.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Paramount is great!

[@youngsuit]

they put machines specifically in the women's locker roo?

[@phillipdasilva1154]

Buddy. I just switched to a new gym and they actually have this machine. I was SO thrilled when I saw this in the tour because of this video. Absolutely pumped to rip this.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Enjoy!!

[@kertkiil8967]

Amazing gym Eugene! Really loving the content you've been providing us with for the past few years. Could you maybe do a mobility/warm up/cool down type of video? Cheers

[@coacheugeneteo]

Sure!

[@enzoarmaniable]

I used to stick to squats and deadlifts (with leg curls and extensions as complementaries) but since i have a hip-pinch of some sort that unables me to squat, i switched on the hack squat machine. Really tough machine but it's amazing how far you can push and grind for the last rep on these machines !

[@coacheugeneteo]

Nice!

[@Aze876]

Same! Developed a hip pinch on my right side, and it's plagued my squats for about a year or so. Fortunately I've switched gyms and have access to a hack squat machine. Working on those gains!

[@nightsgrow6575]

I also have a hip pinch that hinders my squat, I think I use my hip flexor to stabilize during the squat.

[@enzoarmaniable]

@@Aze876 awesome man, keep it up. Funny story, I'm doing squat only since 8 months, more inspired by the weightlifting scene, and it's going great.

[@cassidytrujillo2398]

Man been waiting for your return. Caught you with the Mountain Dog. Always informative! Thanks man!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! Glad to be back on here creating content for y'all

[@mrmegabuckssongs]

Mountain dog is da man

[@guycollishaw1957]

If you hate squats, give this a try seriously. My hip and ankle mobility is shockingly bad and i've never been close to ATG squatting. This just feels so safe in the hole (lol) and really gave me a perfect squat position to stretch the quads, better than anything else hands down.

[@varthek]

can you make more videos talking about strength curves and how the plate position affects the movement?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Yep! Great suggestion

[@Sameer-ze7qz]

Search Doug Brignole on KZbin

[@Mark.Matthews]

Thanks coach Teo, definitely a believer in barbell work for strength but most of my growth has come from hack or pendelum work

[@ThePepsiman1000]

Amazing video! I remember your answer to this question: building strength and muscle is functional in itself. But can you make a video discussing why so many coaches debate which exercises and equipment are “functional” and your opinion on the topic?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Yes for sure, that's a great suggestion!

[@joaquinteton9388]

Great video. Clean, clear, sound, sharp. Ending was great.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you!

[@pikachupowers]

Hey Eugene, many thanks for the breadth of useful knowledge along with your humble approach when it comes to teaching. Typically I like to switch things up between the vsquat machine/hackpress vs. Regular barbell squatting depending on whether I feel like training more towards hypertrophy or strength that specific leg day. I've been seeing amazing results doing the old school barbell squat with an emphasis on a 5 second eccentric, pause at the bottom, powering back up without locking your knees... it works great for me. But like you said in a different video the way these machine squats promote time under tension is extremely helpful . I will be giving it a try with resistance bands next leg day. Thanks again!!

[@HaHaaHamza]

Eugene the GOAT! Love your content man I've been implementing a lot of your training philosophy into my routine and its been doing wonders. Excited for more content

[@coacheugeneteo]

Hamza Masood glad to hear it!

[@ultrafloss492]

Thanks ET!! That facial expression is very recognisable, almost as if a holistic type of shock has taken place. It's always visible in the eyes, lol. As far as using equipment, I like it all but in slow rep cadans (1-6-pause) to be conscious of the amount of tension from my own ability to contract rather then letting the weight dictate my movement and mentally I feel more protected.

[@coacheugeneteo]

ultrafloss492 love it!

[@janjansen8623]

this machine is definitely on my wishlist, was contemplating a classic leg press but this one seems easily superior to the 45 degree & the vertical leg press & hack squat. mountaindog very much likes this machine as well. this machine plus a leg curl and bulgarian split squat or lunges are all i need for legs. well explained btw, love the content.

[@juanpablogalvangarcia5924]

Su Gimnasio es muy bonito, realmente inspira paz

[@ciaranbates5116]

Absolutely love your content Eugene, love your no bs approach, I use a mix of machines and bars with my clients and myself, having access to a pendulum squat would be great but don't have one of those bad boys, i use alot of banded exercises even on heels elevated Goblet Squats and on leg press, they alter strenght curve greatly and add a third demension to resistance training for clients. The Atlantis machines are amazing, you worked hard to having those as your weapons so fair play to you man!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you very much!! :-)

[@fusspot57]

7:39 Good job and appreciated! I like to do my heaviest sets without distraction of music in my ears, that's just me. Concentrate fully on the movement. Other times the sounds are a-pumpin'!

[@lechoso72]

Just started using that machine this week. I love how it feels on my quads

[@angelomanzi9272]

That’s an awesome machine, my college gym use to have something similar 5-6 years ago. Machines are hit and miss for me due to the leverages of my body. I cannot use 90% of squat machines since they place all the pressure on my knees and lower spine no matter what form I use. Free weight movements feel effortless though!

[@carlwynn2078]

My four favorites are dumbbell leg curl, barbell RDL, zercher squat, and Bulgarian split squat.

[@IZenoXI]

Fckn love your content! Glad to see these uploads recently!

[@coacheugeneteo]

pipo thank you!!

[@patrickvanbramer5318]

Your gym is beautiful. I could live there. Thanks for your Awesome video.

[@dominionn09]

You should make a video showing the bands on the other machines. I feel like not many will have access to this machine. I have 2 gym memberships and have been to many more and never have I seen one of these

[@coacheugeneteo]

I will be!

[@am0011]

Teo is back!!

[@andrew9473]

Nice, I have to find one of those machines, keep up the good work and sharing your great knowledge.

[@abikhan]

Loving the content Eugene! Would love a day in the life including all meals (macros/calories), training etc

[@coacheugeneteo]

Filming soon!

[@abikhan]

eugene teo excited for it !

[@hellomannyhernandez]

Watching this while watching today's live is a trip!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Manny Hernandez 😆😆😆😆

[@58jkm29]

I do pendulum squats on an Arsenal brand machine. I never could get decent technique and depth with the barbell. I believe the pendulum is safe because the angle of the plate and the arch in the movement actually punches the lower back against the support.

[@alexlarson7168]

Alexander the greatest here. Love the content Eugene

[@AnusRipper-2000]

Gay

[@NielsO-t3v]

What a sick JTTW set, respect!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Niels Ottens legend! Thank you. Good to have you across from insta

[@NielsO-t3v]

@@coacheugeneteo hahaha you had me before mate! I left an inappropriate comment on the first vid you dropped in the return but I changed it cuz' I didn't think you or others would get the joke behind it lol

[@mitchhayes711]

The GOAT has returned!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Mitch Hayes 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@KempfFitnessProfessional]

Bro I am fuckin IN LOVE with your facility. How / when can I come train there? I'll fuckin mop the floors bro whatever it takes 🤣

[@coacheugeneteo]

Hahaha thank you!

[@fiastirific]

Waiting on that gym tour when it's ready!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Couple of weeks away!

[@metamodernbarbell]

It's important I think to differentiate the pendulum squat from V-Squat type machines - they are superficially similar but usually very different and infact vastly inferior in almost all cases. Some machines have optimised for the reverse position, & these can be decent - but any multi-joint exercise machine with an arc has the possibility of being hit and miss, even the pendulum; your height, femur length, & leg:torso ratio can all be factors in squat machines.

[@matteofineschi4380]

Nice video, I would like to try such a machine. Anyway, I am curious about the safety: what happens if, when training to failure, I realize halfway up that I can't finish that rep? Is there any "safety end" or will I end up crushing towards my feet arching my back in a very dangerous way? Thank you.

[@UNGETABLE7]

Done with back squats, my ass is like Jlo. Hacks, front squats, and maybe some sissy squats. Mate the pendulum machine is very rare. I’ve done some trx-like pendulum bodyweight stuff, felt great. I’d love to try one! Great stuff, have a great day! 👍

[@coacheugeneteo]

Oh that's a good option for Bodyweight! Never even thought of that one.

[@barbellalliancetraining]

Would it be bad if the pendulum didn’t have the counter weight?

[@Arternis]

Hi Eugene, glad you made a video about this one, I really enjoy your content! I am finally in a gym with a pendulum squat machine and it seems to work fine but it seemsI am not as strong as I thought, I do it without weights at the moment full ass to grass tough. Hopefully I will be able to load some plates on it one day :D. My question is does the counter weight help a lot with that or could I add some counterweight at the beginning to warm up without adding any weight on my shoulders or does it mess up anything? The trainer said I should always use half the counterweight of theweight on my shoulders.

[@mrsolo1deep]

Thanks for the info, the only issue I have is most places don't have that machine. If possible, can u show vids on how to build muscle with the machines or free weights that most gyms have available.

[@coacheugeneteo]

mrsolo1deep yes I have a few videos coming on substitutes

[@mrsolo1deep]

@@coacheugeneteo ok, thank you

[@IvanRodriguez-ey9wv]

I go to a powerlifting gym that basically has only barbells, a pullup/dip station and some heavy dumbells. It's actually a blessing sometimes to have limited equipment as it forces you to become stronger on basic lifts or you won't progress.

[@nazmulhaque1308]

I try and focus on front squats as the hack squat machine at my gym is not ideal (the machine just does not go deep enough despite how low you place your feet on the platform)

[@coacheugeneteo]

How annoying! Front Squats are still a great option in that case

[@nazmulhaque1308]

@@coacheugeneteo certainly more comfortable for me than back squats.

[@ronaldmcdonald3528]

Eugene, can you link those rubber shoes you have!! Please!!!!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Ronald Mcdonald theyre vibram five fingers. I wear the kso evo and v trains

[@coachgeorgemenelaou]

Can’t wait to come to your gym!!

[@garyhuntsr71698]

drilling petro at the same time...though I am sure that this contraption must be exceptionally outstanding, despite its intimidating look... and where is the safety pin?

[@blindman8093]

is this good replacement for back squat?

[@ArekkzGaming]

Brown pants hype! 🙌🏻

[@coacheugeneteo]

Arekkz Gaming the man, the myth, the legend. The smasher of Like buttons - Arekkz!! 🤙🤙

[@notjustjet6834]

Deadpool approved.

[@KJ3sthetics]

Great explanation. However; does the side that you load the plates on change the strength curve and/or the constant resistance through the range of motion? I.e the eccentric and concentric portion of the movement.

[@anthonytrang8949]

Yassss he’s back!!!!!!!!!!!

[@syl8230]

How to set up a reverse banded hack squat

[@coacheugeneteo]

Coming up soon! My Hack Squat arrives next week and it'll be the first thing I film on it for y'all

[@delinorsmith3452]

eugene teo will you show the reverse band for leg press as well?

[@coacheugeneteo]

@@delinorsmith3452 Yep :-)

[@raydeutscher1400]

I use a no name pendulum at my gym and although strength curve is not perfect i still love it. Big ego killer machine!

[@coacheugeneteo]

They're brutal!

[@aniruddh1999]

Programming tips while bulking? Plis?

[@Chris-ni2pc]

Noticed my dohertys gym has a new pendulum squat rig not sure its up to scratch but it felt good in the quads when i tested it out :)

[@coacheugeneteo]

Chris Ludowyk If it doesn’t have a counterweight it’s probably garbage

[@shuwohd2343]

I wish I had thst machine or even the hack squat

[@camerontait9132]

Nice looking piece of kit, that last set looked intense.

[@Proteinhead92]

I like to mix all, I do free weight Front squat, and also do machines

[@dkmchui]

I like this u can go a lot deeper than a leg press machine

[@rohanbansal1656]

Assume in general that doing any exercise in order of 20kgx15reps--> 30kgx12reps-->40kgx10reps, ...is this an optimal training range and follow the concept of progressive overload? Will appreciate your reply.!

[@coacheugeneteo]

You could do that step loading system, that's completely fine. I keep my reps a little on the lower side around the 5-9 rep range.

[@KontrolledSubstance]

About time... No more flipping through 5 clips on IG!

[@watchnerd]

Have you tried cyclist squats? The motion is similar to the pendulum squat, albeit vertical, and you don't need a special machine. Definitely can't go as heavy, though.

[@lordcatapillar8704]

My gym has a pendulum machine so I am definitely going to start incorporating these more often on my leg days 💁🏻‍♀️

[@NisAznMonk]

What about chains? Could that mimic the increased resistance at the top of a squat?

[@VikasKumar-ti1vy]

Such a brilliant explanation

[@boxerfencer]

Is there a bottom safety setting, such as on Smith machines? And what's that strap hanging on the counterweight for?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Yes there is. The strap is actually a band, I was just resting it there.

[@dodgers9292]

Great content, as always! I am hoping my new gym opening next month has a pendulum squat.

[@willyo7004]

I use bands with the hacksquat to assist in the bottom part

[@coachpaul-vedicfitness]

Hey Eugene, I love your new gym. I always thought if I build my own garage gym i'd use those same colours with wood, white and black. Anyhow, if you had to choose between a pendulum squat machine and a hack squat machine to carry on training your legs for the following year (let's say), which one should you choose ? thanks

[@coacheugeneteo]

I'd choose pendulum!

[@danielkrome6640]

Pendulum ufffff yeah..... I wish they had them in local gym's like 24 hr fitness, L.A. fitness, etcc

[@kingcobra7700]

You should have a video on shoulder pain / posture !!!!!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Will be making one soon!

[@kingcobra7700]

eugene teo thank you love you 💝

[@thedoctor9768]

Great video!!! What about the V-SQUAT? Whats is your thought bout that?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Not really a fan as the range of motion on most machines is pretty terrible

[@ketogenic_ron]

For me personally as a Powerlifter, when I squat low bar I never go higher than 6 reps and with the high bar squat, I never go higher than 8 reps. I always had better results with using a high bar squat as it places more emphasis on the quads rather than the hips and glutes when it comes to the low bar squat, however, the best mass builder I ever used to develop my quads were the hack squat which is similar to the pendulum squat, bringing your feet further down the platform to incorporate more quads as the higher the foot placement the more glute activation you receive, and walking lunges. I do these with higher reps, so I would pick a weight where I fail at 10-12 reps then rest pause until I reach a total of 20 reps 😉

[@coacheugeneteo]

Love it!!

[@joshuasnow9138]

What’s your thoughts on the Arsenal Strength brand pendulum squat machine?

[@SuperMazzo93]

I have only a home gym so no machines. I'd say that chains could be a valid solution to make barbell back squats harder. What's your opinion about that? @eugene?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Chains would be excellent!

[@iamcorneliu1097]

Where did u buy all these equipment ?? Everything looks so much better than regular ass gyms

[@stophi2581]

Never heard of this one. Thanks for that.

[@satyammaheshwari]

My favourite "Jesus takes the wheel" set

[@archanalaxmisan7743]

What is your opinion about belt squats? This is the only squat machine at my gym. I struggle with load on my spine with barbell squats.

[@tommorris6206]

How would you implement leg press in a workout for mass building? Reps, sets, intensity?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Love leg press. Anywhere from 5-25 reps.

[@ZenTheMC]

If you had limited space in your gym(mine is a shed at home) and you already have all the basics and are already fairly "optimal". Between a leg press, a hack squat, and a pendulum squat, which one would you pick, in the context of maximizing quad hypertrophy? I'm already doing SSB, high bar, lunges, and extensions. Long femurs here so quads are a weak point. Would also use it for a calf raise.

[@caseysteele8626]

How important is heels staying planted is heels coming off a tad is it okay

[@basantathapa3834]

Very good piece of gym equipment...

[@coacheugeneteo]

One of my favourites

[@vulturesiii6450]

What's wrong with no counter weight. Would it totally ruin the exercise?

[@fahdfahkri9251]

How do you balance lifting weights with your jiu jitsu?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Fahd Fahkri I’ll be doing a full video on this soon!

[@fahdfahkri9251]

@@coacheugeneteo thank you very much😂I love you man 👍 been following you for some time keep doing your great stuff❤️

[@analyticallycorrect]

Very fascinating and informative video! Truly makes me wish I had access to a pendulum squat machine Alos, ridiculously attractive human 10/10

[@chandanumathefitness]

Pendulum Squat vs V Squat What will be the best choice if we have to go any one of them?

[@maticmarinsek898]

Would u prefer smith squat over regular free weight squat?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Depends on the Smith Machine, but the stability offered does typically mean you can focus more output onto the Legs.

[@74castle]

Found this fascinating.. my problem is I train at home so only have the barbell squat option available. Any ideas?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Yep! Check my At Home Leg Workout for a Band variation that'll smoke your legs in a very similar way to these

[@74castle]

eugene teo yeh I’ve watched that one, and I guess you’re right! Like the banded leg extension replica too, great finisher. Thank you 😊

[@owenopi8694]

I think i understand why you prefer those machine based exercises (Leg Presses, Hacks, Pendulum Squats) over Back Squats, that all makes a lot of sense to me - but I am curious to know why you prefer Bulgarians over Back Squats. What makes Bulgarians a better choice that Back Squats in your opinion?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Generally speaking, you can put a lot more effort into the target muscles without taxing the nervous system as much. Even moreso if you do it with some kind of balance support like @mountaindog1 You also get to train the rear leg through a lengthened position - one that you don't get on any of the other squat variations

[@owenopi8694]

@@coacheugeneteo awesome thanks! Yeah john meadows style is definitely great for allowing more output, only thing is the whole one dumbbell thing can kinda limit loading capacity. Was thinking a smith machine would be a good fix?

[@fusiongains]

Binging on your channel a bit bro lol. I'd love to use this machine, but my gym certainly doesn't have it. They don't even have a proper hack squat. In fact, my gym only has 2 squat racks, and just 2 spots to deadlift. But, we make it work. Right now I'm in my garage gym anyway due to the worldwide panic of coronavirus, so my space is even more limited there for specialty machines.

[@GTLifts9999]

This looks easier on my knees than a regular hack squat🤗

[@coacheugeneteo]

It usually is for most people!

[@db-iu7qk]

I use the Watson pendulum squat. Very smooth however it doesn't have a counter balance?

[@coacheugeneteo]

It's definitely 'smooth' - it's literally you moving against gravity. But without a counterweight it's pretty terrible as there's no real drop off. And the foot plate angle is trash for your knees

[@DTranD]

Hey Eugene, would super squat machine be a close comparison to this? I have yet to find a gym with a pendulum squat but managed to find one with a super squat where the weight seems to swing inwards.

[@tankajin]

What about the Arsenal Strength version?

[@thomasmurphy6652]

Geez what gym you in every peace of equipment you use I have never seen

[@ИгорьЧё-л8н]

can do regular barbell squat with chains

[@branquinha80]

I train in my garage, I can’t afford this piece of equipment or the time to leave home and go to an actual gym (hence, the home gym). Is it possible to recreate something similar with barbell , plates and bands?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Patricia Vieira for sure! Can do a reverse band set up. I’ll make a video on it soon, but you will be able to find other videos on KZbin on it for now!

[@branquinha80]

eugene teo looking forward to that video!

[@matel9477]

For some reason my right knee gets shooting pain when i do this exercise or hack squats.