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CHESTER Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 2) |
posted June 19, 2000 11:00 PM
 
need some help. Ihave small legs, strong but small.(I can squat 405 for 5 rep) But my quads have no size. What should I be doing to gain size? Just started takig test. Looking for any help. Thanks. IP: Logged |
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SSMAN Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 656) |
posted June 19, 2000 11:09 PM
 The test you're taking will go a long way toward helping. You may want to try mixing up your leg workout a bit too. I've found success with the following: leg extensions 4 x 8-10 reps Exhausting my quads prior to squats helps to save some strain on my back. Hope this helps. IP: Logged |
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ectomorph Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 327) |
posted June 19, 2000 11:35 PM
If youre juicin' you should do alot more than that for big legs. Leg extensions are for the elderly and serve no part in big leg development. Squats, hack squats, leg presses, stiff leg deads, lying and standing ham curls, standing and seated calf raises at max poundages are all nessecary. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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SSMAN Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 656) |
posted June 20, 2000 12:08 AM
I disagree with your theory.....I'm 6', 284 pounds with quads measuring 28 1/2" and calves at 18 3/4". Leg extensions are not "for the elderly".....it's the only thing that really brings out the "tear drop" on the front of my quads. I didn't include my calf routine in the above training: standing calf raises 3 x 10-12 reps I vary foot position to target specific areas of the calf. Every set I perform is with the utmost intensity.....I will drop after a set of squats.....roll off the leg press onto the floor. My legs respond quite well.....may not work for you, but it does for me. IP: Logged |
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CHESTER Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 2) |
posted June 20, 2000 12:38 AM
thanks for the input. I'm 5'10" weigh 180,but most of my weight is in upper body I'll try any and everything to make my legs grow. IP: Logged |
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Pops Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 172) |
posted June 20, 2000 04:32 AM
try this: 10 sets of squats for 20 reps each set -Pops p.s. dont forget your carb drink and bucket. [This message has been edited by Pops (edited June 20, 2000).] IP: Logged |
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ironmaster Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 157) |
posted June 20, 2000 05:15 AM
You are all right in a way. Ya got to hit legs with a variety of routines to shock em into growing. Pop's idea is real good. Changing to dramatically higher reps/sets with less weight really made an improvement for me, but like everything else, its only good for a while, then another change is needed. Calve work is tedious, and we are limited in variety. I am trying a suggestion from a friend on this board that has my legs so sore I can hardly walk. Tie a 45 pound plate around your waist so that it drags on the ground behind you. Find a flat grassy place and sprint while pulling that plate. I use a football practice field and do 20 yard sets to exhaustion. It's killer. IP: Logged |
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ironmaster Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 157) |
posted June 20, 2000 05:18 AM
Pops, this might be easier on those gh joints. Damn good cadio and calorie burner too. IP: Logged |
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WaNNaJuiCe Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 15) |
posted June 20, 2000 01:59 PM
man i jus hit them hard as hell till i almost pass out. be sure to do lunges that makes up 1/3 of your leg bro. keep changing your sets up keep em guessing man thats what i do. good luck bro, grow grow grow!! IP: Logged |
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charlie Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 176) |
posted June 20, 2000 02:04 PM
I also disagree with the leg extensions are for the elderly. My thigh measurements are 31 inch, my best part! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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thick1 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 25) |
posted June 21, 2000 10:14 AM
I've found that higher reps work best for me....usually no higher than 15 and no lower than 8 or so on power movements like presses and squats.....but throw in a day about every 3 weeks or so where you do no higher than 8 reps and no lower than 5 on power movements to keep 'em guessing...that's the ticket..mix up the routine, even vary the order (somewhat) of the movements you do....variety is the key to great leg development, hell, I guess for any bodypart for that matter! Or like another post mentioned, 10 sets of 20 is a great way to make your legs wonder what the f**k happened - they have no choice but to grow! :-) IP: Logged |
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