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I have a question, how can people do so much on the leg press? I tried a couple of position but the most I could do is 300s. Mys quat is very close to it, 265. When you have time, can you check out my journal and give some critique. Thanks man. Your log is very scientific.
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The leg press is more "just upper leg" than a squat is. A squat requires about 75-80% of the muscle fibers in the body, I'd estimate (and I don't know for sure) the leg press is about 30-40% or so (maybe much less). The squat is definitely more of a measurement of overall strength, but the leg press would give you a good indicator of leg push strength (without worrying so much about limiting factors such as the lower back, etc).
I say this because when someone can't increase their squat, often it isn't because their quads can't do it, but because their hips or lower back are going to be crushed. Aside from that, I've always had a pretty high leg press, even when I was like 14 and only did 2-3 exercises (like leg press, bench and curls). I do notice a lot of people not lowering the weight down enough as well, so their numbers may be kind of skewed.
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03-29-2007, 08:25 AM
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I heart my biophotonic scanner. This thing is amazing.
Ok, little time, lot to write. Wanted to dead but wanted the knee to rest, so on Sat or Sunday, I'm going to dead and squat. Yeah, I miss those days. I warm up and acclimate, don't ask about those sets. Bent Rows 225x15x3 275x10x2 Pull ups 3 sets x 15 bw Really slow negative, 2 second hold at the bottom. BURN. Wide grip pulldowns Whole stack (says 200, but it's the heaviest 200 I've ever felt on one of these machines) 200x15x5 Upright cable rows 120x20x3 Superset with face pulls 85x20x3 Straight arm pushdowns 120x25x5 (light rest) I did some hypers as well (like 70 degrees, maybe) 45lbs x 20 x4 Gotta roll!
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That's some nice rowing
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03-29-2007, 08:38 AM
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Well, what a day.
I just received word that my grandfather has passed away. He is who I credit for everything that I have and will become and was the most amazing man that I have known. I'm glad that he is finally feeling no pain, but I feel a bit more alone than I've ever felt. I'll be heading to my mother's home in the next day or so, so I probably won't be around. b
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03-29-2007, 08:39 AM
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Sorry to heat that, my heart goes out to you and your family dude.
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Sorry for your loss...
I loss my abuelito a long time ago, not a day goes by I don't have a thought of him. I miss him dearly. I have many wonderful memories and hope you do too! You will be in my prayers.
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May he go be with God now, prayers for you and your family.
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03-29-2007, 11:47 AM
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Thank you all. I'm out now, got a ton of things to do before my flight leaves, but I'll be checking in on occassion.
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03-30-2007, 08:25 AM
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365 on the reverse
I got this 5 times and this is the 5th and final rep. It's actually from the bottom. My trainer just recorded it without me asking her too. I'm going to put 385 on and have her record a full rep. http://the-personal-trainer.com/Other/000_0355.MOV
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Scratch that - I went straight to 415 and I couldn't do it. Granted, it was like my 8th set of rgbp... Fresh? Oh hell yes.
Not bad considering all I've had going on over the last 2 days. I didn't even sleep last night.
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Sorry for your loss Boyd.
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This is how I get through it (gym). The funeral is Sunday - I'll do legs before I go.
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03-30-2007, 10:46 AM
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A'ight,
Today was an arm day. Standing DB Curls 45x20 55x15 65x12x3 I actually had the last set recorded, but it's too long to upload. Maybe I'll put it on YouTube when I get a minute. Tricep Rope Pressdowns Not one of my faves for size, but it was mainly used to get the triceps ready for the next exercise. Stack +10lbs x 20 x 3 Reverse Grip Bench Press 135x20x2 225x15 275x10 335x8x2 365x5 (last rep on the vid) http://the-personal-trainer.com/Other/000_0355.MOV 415x0 That last set was for camera purposes and I bombed it. I just didn't have the gas and I knew I didn't as soon as I unlocked it. Standing EZ Bar Curls My lack of sleep and food last night caught up with me, so I just cranked a few sets out. 125x20x4 Bench Dips with 115lbs on my legs 15x115 (pulled the 25) 15x90 pulled a 45 (10 x 45) pulled the last one and did like 10. My tris hurt now. I didn't do anything else. Mentally drained. Last edited by musclesntx; 03-30-2007 at 11:50 AM.
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