leg presses - what is a good weight to body weight ratio?

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Carnhot
Carnhot Posts: 367 Member
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I used the leg press at the gym today for the first time and pressed 20k over my body weight. I have no idea whether that is good or not.

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  • McCloud33
    McCloud33 Posts: 959 Member
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    If it's more than you've done before than it's good :)
  • Sam_I_Am77
    Sam_I_Am77 Posts: 2,093 Member
    edited November 2015
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    Carnhot wrote: »
    I used the leg press at the gym today for the first time and pressed 20k over my body weight. I have no idea whether that is good or not.

    I'm not sure that the Leg Press is really used as a device to measure one's strength against. Typically people and especially Strength & Conditioning coaches will use the Squat 1RM as a measure of one's lower-body strength because there's a transfer of ability with the Squat. If you enjoy doing the Leg Press, then just set goals for yourself; one long-term goal and short-term goals that help you reach your goal. Also, don't limit what you consider strong to only a 1-rep max, look at what you can press for 5 reps or 10-reps even.
  • Carnhot
    Carnhot Posts: 367 Member
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    I did 3 sets of 10. I don't usually spend much time in the weights area. Thanks for the tips.
  • steuartcj
    steuartcj Posts: 132 Member
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    Watch your form. If in doubt, ask a trainer at the gym.

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