What negatives are we talking about?
…squats are the solution to everything and machine weights are the antichrist, but I would like to hear what people on this site think of the idea of including this lift in an athletes training.
Is this a stupid idea, or is the leg press a viable option for tall / long legged athletes?
I like leg presses, but they are not a substitute for squats. They can and do compliment squats, but they cannot replace them. I curious to know exactly what issues you have with squats.