working legs 2 times a week

[Elite_Fry]

hello
my legs are the biggest thing putting me down at the moment, how bad would it be to work them out 2x a week?
like what if i did every sunday and wednesday...
any opinions?

 

[CONTRACTION]

I've done it before just to change up my routine for a short time. If you do it, cycle your training so that on week 1 Day1 is light and Day2 is medium and then week 2 Day1 light and Day2 Heavy. Then cycle back again. It wont be a good idea to go balls out heavy twice a week, trust me. That would be overtraining.

 

[diamonddiceclay]

you should do each part 2 times a week

 

[cytrix]

i just started last week sunday working legs twice a week, because i wanna bring them up more, and there is so much overlap/indirect training with upper body work. therefore, i think it's a good idea to work legs more often. it depends on your goals of course.

 

[proxy]

Thats good way to go if you train smart.Dont do less then 8 reps.I do between 8-10 amd works great.
Good luck

 

[the People's Champ]

what is your routine for legs, if you have one?
here is what I do
3x8 squats
3x8hacksquats
3x8leg extensions
3x8s/l deadlifts
3x8 leg curls

there are slight variations in this routine, but I have gotten pretty good results. you just have to train heavy. my legs respond faster than the rest of my body.

 

[Liberator]

i dont understand this

when ive done legs i cant walk properly for 5-6 days

 

[Blkout]

i dont understand this

when ive done legs i cant walk properly for 5-6 days

Agreed, if your training legs properly, you should not have a need to work them orme than once a week. Nor should you be able to. Everytime I work legs, its 5 days minimum before I can work them again.

Train them properly and once a week is MORE than enough.

Try this routine:

5 minutes on a stationary bike for warm-up.

3 Sets of Leg Extensions, around 10-12r eps, making sure to contract the thighs fully at the top of the movement, then lower weight very slowly.

3 Sets of Squats, 15-18 reps, making sure to go slowly down and keep the knees straight, do not loet them turn inward. Make sure your using a weight that lets you reach failure between 15-18 reps. Go ALL THE WAY DOWN!!!

3 Sets of Heavy Leg Presses, 8-12 reps, making sure to bring knees into chest, none of that partial BS!!! Make sure you push through your heels and not your toes.

3 Sets of Leg Curls, 10-12 reps, make sure you get a full contraction at the top and let the weight down VERY slowly. Control is everything. Partials are good wehn you cannot do anymore full reps.

3 Sets of Deadlifts, 12-15 reps, make sure you keep the legs stiff and do not bend at the knee.

3 Sets of Seated Calf Raises, 12-15 reps, make sure you contract at the top of the movement and go ALL THE WAY DOWN at the bottom! Use good form, control the weight, DO NOT bounce the weight up and down. Partials are good when full reps cannot be done anymore, calves hurt, make them burn!!!

 

[CONTRACTION]

It's based on the individual and a certain routine can't be applied to everyone. I've been training for over 10 years and I know my body. My legs do not react well to training to the point of extreme soreness. I do get sore, but after 3-4 days I'm okay. That's the point of cycling light/med/heavy training.

Basically, you will have to take what everyone says and just experiment for yourself. You will see what works best FOR YOU.

 

[The mann]

i agree with that big time!!! absorb what everyone here has said,because they have found what works for them,now you have to experiment and see if hittin' legs twice will work for you.
i do a leg split where i do quads one day and hams another,works great for me,try a heavy leg workout then another light one a couple days later.....good luck