Muscle Endurance

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elsie3

Cathlete
I haven't heard much "chatter" about Muscle Endurance. I did it for the first time today and really liked it. The abs were killer, and I felt I got a really good, well-rounded workout.

Just a question, though. Is there any advantage to holding a weight in front with leg presses? I'm so used to the Firm-style with the dumbells on the shoulders, so it's more comfortable for me that way. I wonder if Cathe just holds it in front so as not to be like the Firm. In Legs & Glutes, I can see how the dumbell in front might work the shoulders a little bit, but I'm not sure about the plate in front. I tried it with the plate and my 10lb medicine ball--I liked the ball better.

Thanks,

Carol F
 
i am no expert, but i don't think it matters where you hold the weight. i love this workout too!

jes:)
 
Cathe has commented before to hold it where it is comfortable for you but I truly think holding it in that "isolation" hold, works sooo much of your arm muscles compared to resting it on your shoulder. My arms scream to be let down after it is over. I sometimes sub my med ball for the 10# plate too. I just grab whichever is the closest. And, to agree with you...ME is a great well-rounded workout. Gotta love those biceps! OUCH!
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Don't know for sure if there is a need to hold a weighted plate:-( .

Don't quote me, as I'm no expert, but I'm thinking, (as I hold my hands across my chest acting out a leg press) it could possible work the biceps. B/c my muscles are contracted as I'm squeezing the plate for balance going up and down the high step, or maybe it's just for balance. JMO.


Haydee:)
 
I hold the plate through the first and second set of leg presses. But by the time we get to the third set, I grab my 5 lb dumbbells and hold them at my sides. By then my arms are just plain tired. Also, having the dumbbells at my sides aids a tiny bit in balancing.

Diane
 
this was my first full strength workout of hers that I ordered. I really love it. I seldom do the whole workout, but love to break up the upper and lower body. The ab section is her best IMO.
 
I started ME straight from the Firm too and therefore I am more comfortable holding the dumbells on my shoulders. Plus, I use 2 25 pound dumbells (for a total of 50 pounds) during the first set and then 2 20 pound dumbells (for a total of 40 pounds) during the second set and I don't think I could hold a 50 or 40 pound plate in front of me like that. Especially after the bicep work!

Cathe does mention during the transition from triceps to third set of leg press to use dumbells if you feel more comfortable.
 
I usually use dumbells, either one 10# or two 5# only because I do not want to have to unload my barbell and then reload it too many times. I do not have an extra 10# plate:-( ;-)
 
I use 2 12 lb dumbells, and I hold them on my shoulders like the FIRM. A ten pound plate just doesn't cut it.
 
Carol,
Cathe uses leg presses in several different workouts, and holds the weights differently in each one, so I really don't think it matters much in terms of giving your legs a good workout.

Also, obviously, the primary weight being lifted in that exercise is your body weight. Many pear-shaped women have big, strong legs and are little on top. I, on the other hand, have thinner legs and a heavier upper body, so for me holding any weight at all is sometimes too much.
 
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