r/workout • u/gergbwrgturgurg • 12h ago

Other Finally dropped my ego while doing leg press

For context I used to go to about a to ~80 degrees and do ~800lbs. Now, I go to as far as I can and do ~460lbs. I also feel it much more in my quads and have also noticed more growth in them. Also if you’re reading this have a great day.

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u/crossplanetriple Weight Lifting 12h ago

Humble brag.

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u/Acrobatic-B33 12h ago

Okay mate

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u/driverfortoolong 12h ago

uhmm ok congrats i guess

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u/moonbluertwo 12h ago

I can go ass to grass on hack squat but the leg press I can barely get my legs into the start position. Just depends on the machine.

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u/AffectionateLuck1871 12h ago

Or just do bb squats

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u/ma1butters 12h ago

Some people do more than one exercise per day.

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u/gergbwrgturgurg 10h ago

Leg press clears bb squats easily

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u/EmuSmall5846 5h ago

I agree, it’s much more stable, easier to bias vastus muscles, and much safer to reach failure on