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Does anybody find leg day so hard and mentally taxing?

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lombardh · 13/08/2026 15:49

Like quads glutes and calves in agony at the end. Does anyone struggle to push for the last few reps as well?

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HeidiLite · 14/08/2026 10:28

I also don't get DOMS unless I've taken a long break, which I haven't done for a while. And I work hard, no question about that. In a weird way I miss the pain, so you really feel you have done something 😀
But I actually also much prefer upper body days, as muscle growth is much more visible, while it takes a lot longer to visibly grow bigger muscles.

Waitingfordoggo · 14/08/2026 12:30

I could have written that @HeidiLite! I don’t get DOMs either as I’m doing weights so frequently and I miss the DOMs. But it’s great when you get them after a break because it proves how strong/fit you are!

I also love upper body- chest, biceps and shoulders. Would happily just do those all the time; I just find lower body boring and like you say, results from upper body work are visible so much quicker.

HeidiLite · 14/08/2026 13:05

and, and you get more opportunities to show off toned arms as opposed to legs - I can wear short sleeves also in places where miniskirts are not appropriate.

Waitingfordoggo · 14/08/2026 13:28

Exactly @HeidiLite. I’m wearing nothing but sleeveless tops at the moment and every so often someone comments on my arms or shoulders which is very nice to hear!

HeidiLite · 15/08/2026 14:38

it's leg day today. Sigh. Yesterday's pull day was more fun.
Saw a woman I vaguely know at gym, she was going to a yoga class. She commented on me being in good shape, that she would like to look like that too, what do I do for that?
Me: lift weights, why don't you join me over there?
She: oh no no, I don't want to have muscles, I want to be toned, like you!
Me: well, then that's...weights.

(also i hate the word 'toned'. And I'm not toned, I'm jacked, thanks very much)

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