Want to build more leg strength, muscle and power? Look no further than the barbell back squat and leg press, two compound exercises that promise to give your lower body muscles a run for their money (in a good way).
While the squat is often hailed as the ‘gold standard’ of any lower body strength training programme, the leg press is a machine used by both, beginner and advanced athletes. So, which of the two is superior when you want to build massive legs?
