Leg press in hypertrophy template

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Hi,

Just started the 3 day hypertrophy template and have planned to use leg press as the accessory movement (Haven’t used a machine in the gym in years!).

Second week in a row, i have found that I’m getting some cramp in my quads (the teardrop muscle above my knee) that is causing me to need to stop earlier than I otherwise need to (feels pretty funky but dies down when I stop - same kind of cramp feeli you might get when your calves go tight).

Ive been training for 5 years plus (but am a leg press machine noob). Should I keep the leg press in and I’ll adapt or any other thoughts?

thks

Andrew

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This is probably related to fatigue and the novel stimulus. I’d expect you’ll adapt, yes.

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By way of update, cramping has stopped. I also adjusted my foot position as I was originally set up in the equivalent of an extra wide stance. Have now adjusted to try and get as close to my squat stance as possible. I take it ROM should be as deep as possible (ie pretty much quads to chest)?