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Just squats, lunges and calve raises for a beginner?

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Posted by: Autarch

So my leg workout currently consists of squats, lunges and calve raises (doing individual raises per calve rather than both, using my weaker leg first then matching that number with my stronger leg: I want them to be even fairly soon).

Do you think that's enough legs for a beginner? I only have a flat bench with no leg extenders. Is there a way I can work my thigh biceps without special equipment?

Posted by: P-funk

that looks good for a beginer. You may even want to throw some straigh leg deadlifts in there for hamstring work. But, for begining you can just stick with those basics.

Posted by: chadeau

During straight leg deadlifts, does the leg absolutely have to remain straight? or can you have some slight bend?

Posted by: P-funk

I maintain a slight bend in mine.

Posted by: Autarch

Thanks pfunk!

I think what I was really looking for is a way to excercise the back of my legs and those deadlifts should do it.

Posted by: P-funk

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Originally Posted by Autarch

Thanks pfunk!

I think what I was really looking for is a way to excercise the back of my legs and those deadlifts should do it.

yes, another way is you can do leg curls with a dumbell squeezed between your feet, laying face down on your bench. But even that, is uneccessary. Nothing beats SLDS for the hammies.

Posted by: pmech

I keep a slight bend in mine also... just a fear for my knees being locked out at that angle. I am paranoid

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