Hack squat or leg presses?

[Tex955]

Due to some back problems that I had I cannot do regular squats, I can do leg presses and hack squats, my question is which is best hack squat or leg presses, i can put about 9 45 lbs. plates on each side on leg presses and only 3 on Hack squats
Thank you for your time and help

 

[string_bean00]

Can you do barbell hack squats?

 

[Tex955]

No, my back was pretty messed up some years ago and that is all I can do

 

[string_bean00]

I would choose leg press if I had a choice between the two.

 

[hornedfrogs07]

Yep. I agree with string bean.

 

[huskyguy]

I must agree with stringbean as well, for me leg presses allow more weight with stricter form I believe that I benefit from them much more than hack squats. If you can do traditional squats they are still superior to either exercise.

 

[pullinbig]

do both.

 

[rjx]

Do both- I agree

I like super slow leg presses Wow, feel the burn!
Hack squats can be hard on the knees, but my quads get a great pump from em.

 

[house1]

leg press then reverse hacks also do you have a vertical press??? bulgarian squats are awesome aswell--

 

[manzanilla]

the truth is only you can answer this one its all in what fries your quads more or whatever muscles your trying to hit for some leg presses hit glutes harder so you really have to find that sweet spot even if you have to lessen the weight the same goes for hacks