Leg Press

Meek One

Since a lot of people are starting to hit the weights about now I was curious as to what kind of leg press numbers you guys are going to be putting up. Actually I just need something to shoot for

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huhenio

I can leg press the moon.

Have you tried one leg squats?

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Meek One

Which moon?

Knees won't let me squat...yet. They are getting better though and I am able to leg press now hence the question.

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Billsworld

I did the house once

Meek One

How many sq ft?

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Hypnospin

really depends on the type of press, esp. the angle of the sled, the shallower the angle, the more weight is supported by the sled and less on the legs...

some are ridiculous, if you can squat with six plates you may use 800 on a leg press, both for reps.

with this in mind, doing the squats first, as a pre-exhuast measure, then the press will bring the needed press weight down, as will doing sets of 20+!

Meek One

I was thinking the 45 degree knees to chest variety for this question. Thanks.

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Billsworld

Ok it was a dog house....for a poodle

Billsworld

What are the prblem with the knees?

wolfix

Weight season is upon us....
Just be careful guys. I learned my lesson about the gym. .About 15 years ago I had a long winter season in the gym and I was really happy with the results the following spring. The leg press was my favorite because I was made for it.....
So after I was on the bike for awhile and was building my base I got foolish. There was this day when I had all day to play. I went riding and put a long ride in and pushed myself hard for the 1st time that season.... Then in the late afternoon I went to the gym and got caught up in a "ego contest" on the leg press.... Superman .
A few hours later , I was at a movie and my back exploded..... I ended up not being able to ride for over 9 months and was really uncomfortable for weeks.... I had a problem with a sciatic nerve condition. So ease into the weights and remember some common sense when the ego starts to inflate.

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Billsworld

I am more of a weightlifter learning to be a cyclist. I really only leg press to warm up for squats. the leg press never meant much to me because it wasnt a comp lift. My old coach used to call it a hip sled. Assistance for the deadlift.I use it now to loosen the hips. Feet narrow ,toes pointed out, i bring the knees very deep, out past the ribcage. That movement limits the weight used and focuses on glutes/hams and stretching. The wieght is 5-6 plates each side, 20 reps(whatever that is with the sled...5-600??) Then I squat and deadlift or cleans

Meek One

Not tracking correctly and a grinding sand sound with an occasional loud pop

MRI's were negative

Lost insurance in the mean time but this sounds close --Patello-femoral problems

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Billsworld

I have had several knee scopes . One for that problem. A guy wrote in on another thread about a similar prob. He got lots of good advice. Some from me, but some good stuff that I overlooked or didnt know about. 5-6 good resposes of things you might not have tried. Hope you feel better BP

Meek One

Got a link? My search skills are lacking today...

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