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Gym-goer stunned by rapid leg press strength gains

Original: I realise that leg muscles are way larger than arm muscles, but I am shocked by the progress I've made on the leg press,

A fitness enthusiast is sharing surprise at how quickly their lower-body strength has improved, doubling their leg press load from 50kg to 100kg in just a few months. They also report steady progress on leg curl and extension machines, noting that while leg muscles are naturally larger than arm muscles, the pace of improvement exceeded their expectations.

Why now: People are discussing it because rapid strength gains on the leg press are a relatable and motivating fitness milestone.

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• I realise that leg muscles are way larger than arm muscles, but I am shocked by the progress I've made on the leg press, curl and extension machines. On the leg press alone, I've gone from 3 sets of 10 @ 50kg, to 4 sets of 10 + 1 set of 5 @ 100kg in just a few months. #… · andycarolan@social.lol · 2

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