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Originally Posted by luv
Two PRs set tonight:
Barbell squats: 145 lbs for 12 reps
Deadlift: 135 lbs for 12 reps
I know my deadlifts should be higher than my squats. Gotta get over that mental apprehension of having past back problems.
Also, which is more impressive: leg press 270 lbs for 5 reps or 250 lbs for 12 reps?
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Nice job on the PR's! Lewdog makes a good point about the deads - higher reps most people form will break down and this is where they get sloppy. Sloppy deads = injury waiting to happen. Also, leg press is a accessory machine, and you shouldn't be trying to go 'heavy' on it IMO. Those types of leg machines work great with rep schemes of 15+, and legs seem to grow great with longer time under tension (sets that last 30-40 sec).
Squat/dead heavy then hit those accessory machines up for volume.
