Ladies... how much are you leg pressing

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  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    Get a new trainer if they aren't teaching you the 4 big lifts. Squat, deadlift, bench press, and overhead press

    That's kind of a big 'if' since she didn't mention anything about her workouts other than she leg presses.

    I realized It after I said it. I was mostly meaning that you're trainer should have you more focussed on free weight compound movements than what you can do on a fixed machine. Since there are plenty of people who can sloppily leg press hundreds of pounds but can't do a single squat

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,716 Member
    jessef593 wrote: »
    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    Get a new trainer if they aren't teaching you the 4 big lifts. Squat, deadlift, bench press, and overhead press

    That's kind of a big 'if' since she didn't mention anything about her workouts other than she leg presses.

    I realized It after I said it. I was mostly meaning that you're trainer should have you more focussed on free weight compound movements than what you can do on a fixed machine. Since there are plenty of people who can sloppily leg press hundreds of pounds but can't do a single squat

    I could never do squats because I couldn't handle the weight of the bar on my shoulders. I had a personal trainer who tried to help me with my form etc. ... but that bar just hurt.

  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    Don't know. It's an accessory I haven't done in awhile. If I did it I'd just be trying to burn out my legs. Hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of pounds though.
  • _incogNEATo_
    _incogNEATo_ Posts: 4,537 Member
    jessef593 wrote: »
    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    Get a new trainer if they aren't teaching you the 4 big lifts. Squat, deadlift, bench press, and overhead press

    That's kind of a big 'if' since she didn't mention anything about her workouts other than she leg presses.

    I realized It after I said it. I was mostly meaning that you're trainer should have you more focussed on free weight compound movements than what you can do on a fixed machine. Since there are plenty of people who can sloppily leg press hundreds of pounds but can't do a single squat

    Yeah, I totally agree. It just seemed rather matter-of-fact for information that hadn't been provided. I'd be willing to speculate the same, however.
  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    Get a new trainer if they aren't teaching you the 4 big lifts. Squat, deadlift, bench press, and overhead press

    That's kind of a big 'if' since she didn't mention anything about her workouts other than she leg presses.

    I realized It after I said it. I was mostly meaning that you're trainer should have you more focussed on free weight compound movements than what you can do on a fixed machine. Since there are plenty of people who can sloppily leg press hundreds of pounds but can't do a single squat

    I could never do squats because I couldn't handle the weight of the bar on my shoulders. I had a personal trainer who tried to help me with my form etc. ... but that bar just hurt.

    I wrap a towel around the bar pad and it really helps. Placement is key--make sure it's not on your neck or resting on a vertebrae.
  • Codilee87
    Codilee87 Posts: 509 Member
    I just used a leg press for the first time yesterday. Started at 180lbs but that was pretty easy so I'll probably add a few more plates next time.
  • fettujeanie
    fettujeanie Posts: 1 Member
    I do the plated leg press and currently do 3 sets of 10 at 600 lbs. I like my legs really strong though and don't wory about having thick thighs.
  • richardpkennedy1
    richardpkennedy1 Posts: 1,890 Member
    I'm a guy who can do 300*10 on the sled but only about half that with the machine thing.
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    richardpkennedy1 wrote: »
    I'm a guy who can do 300*10 on the sled but only about half that with the machine thing.
    Ah the trust machine thing, can't live with it, can't live without it
  • RNsusieQ
    RNsusieQ Posts: 20 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    Get a new trainer if they aren't teaching you the 4 big lifts. Squat, deadlift, bench press, and overhead press

    That's kind of a big 'if' since she didn't mention anything about her workouts other than she leg presses.

    I realized It after I said it. I was mostly meaning that you're trainer should have you more focussed on free weight compound movements than what you can do on a fixed machine. Since there are plenty of people who can sloppily leg press hundreds of pounds but can't do a single squat

    I could never do squats because I couldn't handle the weight of the bar on my shoulders. I had a personal trainer who tried to help me with my form etc. ... but that bar just hurt.

    Low bar squats & the meaty shelf might help....

    https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/strength-training-101-how-to-squat-properly/
  • KimmalyS
    KimmalyS Posts: 131 Member
    270lbs 5 sets of 10, i increase the weight by 5 lbs every week
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    RNsusieQ wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    Get a new trainer if they aren't teaching you the 4 big lifts. Squat, deadlift, bench press, and overhead press

    That's kind of a big 'if' since she didn't mention anything about her workouts other than she leg presses.

    I realized It after I said it. I was mostly meaning that you're trainer should have you more focussed on free weight compound movements than what you can do on a fixed machine. Since there are plenty of people who can sloppily leg press hundreds of pounds but can't do a single squat

    I could never do squats because I couldn't handle the weight of the bar on my shoulders. I had a personal trainer who tried to help me with my form etc. ... but that bar just hurt.

    Low bar squats & the meaty shelf might help....

    https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/strength-training-101-how-to-squat-properly/

    Word. Love my meaty shelf.
  • GrumpyHeadmistress
    GrumpyHeadmistress Posts: 666 Member
    260kg or 537lbs
  • ocrXfitter
    ocrXfitter Posts: 123 Member
    When I had a dedicated leg day I used to do 5-6 plates per side after squats.
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    405# was the heaviest I pressed. I switched to 1-leg leg presses as an accessory to my leg day (those are 90#) and I'll do calf presses too.

    I agree that squats are better but the leg press is a good accessory workout to round it out. That's why I don't go so heavy with the leg press anymore. I'd rather expend that energy on squats.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,035 Member
    Most of my female clients can leg press AT LEAST 180lbs. My best girl right now (at 5'1 and 125lbs) leg presses (full ROM) 540lbs for 8 reps.

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  • Muscleflex79
    Muscleflex79 Posts: 1,917 Member
    Heather4448 wrote: »
    150 pounds x 150

    you do 150 reps?? why???
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Muscleflex79 wrote: »
    Heather4448 wrote: »
    150 pounds x 150

    you do 150 reps?? why???

    Simulating bodyweight squats...

    Although probably better to just do the squats.
  • srjfos
    srjfos Posts: 2 Member
    edited May 2017
    Currently pressing 360
  • Heather4448
    Heather4448 Posts: 908 Member
    Muscleflex79 wrote: »
    Heather4448 wrote: »
    150 pounds x 150

    you do 150 reps?? why???

    Because I like it and I'm very strange ;)
    Also, because my azz is flat and sad :(

  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    Heather4448 wrote: »
    Muscleflex79 wrote: »
    Heather4448 wrote: »
    150 pounds x 150

    you do 150 reps?? why???

    Because I like it and I'm very strange ;)
    Also, because my azz is flat and sad :(

    I grew a big old booty never touching the leg press and never doing more than 12 reps in a set of anything!

    But hey, if it floats yo boat
  • Muscleflex79
    Muscleflex79 Posts: 1,917 Member
    Heather4448 wrote: »
    Muscleflex79 wrote: »
    Heather4448 wrote: »
    150 pounds x 150

    you do 150 reps?? why???

    Because I like it and I'm very strange ;)
    Also, because my azz is flat and sad :(

    if you are looking to build muscle you should be doing 8-12 reps - not 150. maybe look into a program too?
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    My personal trainer steered me away from this machine. I am a long distance runner and she was concerned about how lots of weight on a leg press machine would effect my knees. I do squats instead.
  • Ironandwine69
    Ironandwine69 Posts: 2,432 Member
    I haven't leg pressed in years.
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