Now evangelical sparkplug Pat Robertson is shilling protein shakes by claiming he can leg press 2,000 pounds. That’s right, one ton—about four-fifths the curb weight of a Mini Cooper.

NORFOLK, Va. – Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson says it is the God's honest truth — he did, indeed, once leg-press a ton when he was almost 73 and had prostate cancer, and he still ...

Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson says it is the God's honest truth — he did, indeed, once leg-press a ton when he was almost 73 and had prostate cancer, and he still regularly lifts up to ...

He is now 76. The Web posting said two men loaded the leg-press machine with 2,000 pounds "and then let it down on Mr. Robertson, who pushed it up one rep and let it go back down again." ...

Because of that, keep your leg presses towards to the end of your workout, and program high-rep sets, like 3 sets of 20 reps. Don't be afraid to really push yourself to failure here—there's ...

Pros and cons of leg press Pros: 1. Lower body strength: Leg press exercises target quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes effectively, helping build muscle mass and lower body strength. 2.