PSA For Gym Idiots: Check the Default Weight on Machines!

Spadesheart
Spadesheart Posts: 479 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So this is something I just noticed today, and it kind of blew my mind. Some machines, especially leg machines, have extraordinary default weights. I've been undercounting my legpress by 136 pounds. I thought the stupid sled would have been like 20 pounds, but 136???

I was certainly amused. After I was confused.

Just thought I'd share these shenanigans to get it out of my system hahaha


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  • SCoil123
    SCoil123 Posts: 2,111 Member
    136lb is a lot! The one at our gym is 45lb...same as the standard BB without any weight added
  • Spadesheart
    Spadesheart Posts: 479 Member
    SCoil123 wrote: »
    136lb is a lot! The one at our gym is 45lb...same as the standard BB without any weight added

    Yeah I read the stupid thing like 4 times. It is indeed 136 pounds, or 60 kg. I mean, its a nice surprise, but it seems like thats an insane starting weight.

    I'd upload the picture but the my fitness Pal app is rubbish and super buggy so it won't let me on the forums.
  • shaf238
    shaf238 Posts: 4,022 Member
    Sometimes it can be a good thing because you don't beat yourself psychologically.
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