Who's Up For A Leg Challenge!!!

Dero · 05-23-2003, 06:49 PM

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Originally posted by spire
Soreness is underrated.

The more I think about it, the more that it seems like this workout actually works well with cycling, because it builds strength and high-output endurance if I understand it correctly.

I will still have to put 300km a week on the bike though,

Ya gotta be a roady!!!
I'm happy if I do a century of trails !!!

katie64 · 05-23-2003, 06:51 PM

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Originally posted by butterfly
These are my hubby's max lifts on leg/calf exercises...

Squats: 500lbs
Leg Press: 1,400lbs
Stiff leg Deadlift: 275lbs
Deadlift: 455lbs
Leg Ext: 260lbs (stack)
Leg Ext One-Leg: 160lbs
Laying Leg Curls: 200lbs (stack)
Laying 1.25 Leg Curls: 200lbs (stack)
Seated Leg Curls: 255lbs (stack)
Seated One-Leg Curl: 90lbs
Donkey Raises: 400lbs
Seated Calf Raises: 185lbs
Standing Calf Raises: 192.5lbs
Led Sled: 312.5lbs (stack)

and him on Leg Press...

WOW

that's amazing, you should be proud honey..........

spire · 05-23-2003, 06:56 PM

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Originally posted by Dero
Ya gotta be a roady!!!
I'm happy if I do a century of trails !!!

see my avatar, clearly a roadie!

I have never actually done a century, gotten up to 85-90 miles quite a few times, but the 100 still alludes me!

We cyclists are the few people who are have muscles disproprotionaly the other way, huge legs (no where close to Dr. Pain though ) and miniscule upper bodies. As opposed to all those guys at the gym who can bench press more than they can leg press.

Sapphire · 05-24-2003, 10:30 AM

I am new here, and I would think I qualify as a beginner BUT I am interested in anything challenging especially anything that will improve strength in legs, I am a bikers and runner.... What do you think? Should I try it out?

Dero · 05-24-2003, 07:06 PM

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Originally posted by spire
see my avatar, clearly a roadie!

I have never actually done a century, gotten up to 85-90 miles quite a few times, but the 100 still alludes me!

We cyclists are the few people who are have muscles disproprotionaly the other way, huge legs (no where close to Dr. Pain though ) and miniscule upper bodies. As opposed to all those guys at the gym who can bench press more than they can leg press.

Avatar mean nuthing...Look at mine,I'm not a puppet,dat,I know for sure!!!

I think I won't do this challenge,but I'll keep it for the winter time,FOR SURE.
Month of june at work is hectic for me and with all the riding I'll do this summer,I think my legs are going to be alright!!!
I have the challenge saved on my "FAVORITE" already!!!

butterfly · 05-25-2003, 10:59 AM

No problem Dero

I still luv ya

Sappire - If you want to give it a try, go for it

Spire - Once every 7 days is fine but I wouldn't go longer then that or you'll get too far behind. I hear you on the bikers have great legs!!! I'm not sure if you are going to get optimum results if you plan to ride alot during the program though. I guess we'll see.

Sapphire · 05-25-2003, 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by butterfly
No problem Dero

I still luv ya

Sappire - If you want to give it a try, go for it

Spire - Once every 7 days is fine but I wouldn't go longer then that or you'll get too far behind. I hear you on the bikers have great legs!!! I'm not sure if you are going to get optimum results if you plan to ride alot during the program though. I guess we'll see.

OK I will!! What the heck, right?? I will probably have questions...

Dero · 05-25-2003, 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by butterfly
No problem Dero

I still luv ya

Phewww!!!I thought I was going to face rejection!!!

Dat,I would not be able to face!!!

Rejected by BUTTerfly.

Loveya too Ann

Dero · 05-25-2003, 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by butterfly
Try this for starters...

http://www.healthrap.com/fitness.htm

I know it has these...
a back squat?
a front squat?
a semi-stiiff legged deadlift?

These might be called something else, I'll look into...
a partial squat?
knee tuck jumps?
position deadlifts?

I missed this!!!

Thanx B. this is going to help me a lot!!!
Da lingo !!!
Maybe we should do one for the site and make it a sticky...
I'm sure many people would use it.

Name and description of the said excersices...

Rissole · 05-25-2003, 04:21 PM

My trainer wasnt overly impressed, especially with the toes in toes out type exercises. He thought it could be ok but it needed some work.......

firestorm · 05-25-2003, 11:03 PM

Sorry not me,, I do not stray from GP's program without his expressed written permission. Besides that, I've seen outstanding gains with it in all aspects so anything other then his program is just not for me.

Rissole · 05-26-2003, 12:21 AM

FS Gp's programme is da bomb

butterfly · 05-26-2003, 12:40 AM

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Originally posted by firestorm
Sorry not me,, I do not stray from GP's program without his expressed written permission. Besides that, I've seen outstanding gains with it in all aspects so anything other then his program is just not for me.

I'd stick to GP's program too if I were you

Besides, I think you are more in the ranks of my hubby, TP, Prince, etc that are way beyond the type of program we are going to do here.

Check in on us though if you will, we can always use advice and encouragement

firestorm · 05-26-2003, 02:18 AM

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Originally posted by Rissole

FS Gp's programme is da bomb

Isn't it though !!!!! hahaha ok now I sound like one of the girlssss(lisp). I jusssst love GP to death sweetie!!! hahahahaha

butterfly · 05-26-2003, 02:20 AM

why Fire I didn't know you went that way

firestorm · 05-26-2003, 02:21 AM

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Originally posted by butterfly
I'd stick to GP's program too if I were you

Besides, I think you are more in the ranks of my hubby, TP, Prince, etc that are way beyond the type of program we are going to do here.

Check in on us though if you will, we can always use advice and encouragement

Encouragement YES,, Advice,,, NO way!!! I'm too Old School. It took me one hell of a time to accept GPs SET range. 3 sets of whatever a year ago and I would have said your not training hard enough and your a candy ass. I'm re-learning all this stuff myself.

butterfly · 05-26-2003, 02:24 AM

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Originally posted by firestorm
Encouragement YES,, Advice,,, NO way!!! I'm too Old School. It took me one hell of a time to accept GPs SET range. 3 sets of whatever a year ago and I would have said your not training hard enough and your a candy ass. I'm re-learning all this stuff myself.

Well you've got a damn fine teacher... pun intended

firestorm · 05-26-2003, 02:43 AM

yes that he is. Remind me to go back and edit everywhere I mentioned his name tonight. I know it gives him a big head and he doesn't pay me for the free advertising. lol

Charger · 05-26-2003, 08:54 AM

Butterfly, thanks but I will pass. Im my eyes this is more of an endurance routine. Poliguen is what caught my eye, I love his GVT and even though this uses the same basic idea it is not quit what I had in mind.
As I said before, I am just finishing 6 weeks of GVT and should change to something with less volume.
Good Luck !

nikegurl · 05-27-2003, 01:39 PM

i'm in....just so happens that 6/1 is my next scheduled leg routine.

last time i only made it through the 2nd phase. i'll finish this time!

i have a few worries later in the program - not sure how to do the squats that call for spotters since i train by myself on leg day. but i'll figure that out when the time comes.

right now i'll only think about phase one and how much i hate doing good mornings! lol

butterfly · 05-27-2003, 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by nikegurl
i'm in....just so happens that 6/1 is my next scheduled leg routine.

last time i only made it through the 2nd phase. i'll finish this time!

i have a few worries later in the program - not sure how to do the squats that call for spotters since i train by myself on leg day. but i'll figure that out when the time comes.

right now i'll only think about phase one and how much i hate doing good mornings! lol

Oh I'm so glad you're going to do this with me again!!! I only made it through phase 3 myself last time

You just had to go and remind me about the GMs, didn't you

butterfly · 05-27-2003, 02:12 PM

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Originally posted by Rissole
My trainer wasnt overly impressed, especially with the toes in toes out type exercises. He thought it could be ok but it needed some work.......

Yeah, I changed a few small things when I did it the first time... like the "heels elevated" back squat... wasn't working for me at all so I ditched the elevated part.

butterfly · 05-27-2003, 02:16 PM

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nikegurl · 05-27-2003, 02:19 PM

thanks for the warm welcome butterfly! it's gonna "hurt so good" all over again! lol.

spire · 05-27-2003, 03:17 PM

What does the heels elevated mean and how does it change the exercise? I had just assumed from the start that I would just get rid of that and do normal back squats.

katie64 · 05-27-2003, 09:01 PM

B.are you going to make seperate threads, one for the gals and one for the guys or are we all going to be in the same???Just curious..........

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05-25-2003, 10:59 AM	#66
butterfly Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,526 Photos: 11	No problem Dero I still luv ya Sappire - If you want to give it a try, go for it Spire - Once every 7 days is fine but I wouldn't go longer then that or you'll get too far behind. I hear you on the bikers have great legs!!! I'm not sure if you are going to get optimum results if you plan to ride alot during the program though. I guess we'll see.
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05-26-2003, 02:20 AM	#75
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05-25-2003, 11:03 PM	#71
firestorm P/RR/S Advisor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7,765 Photos: 3	Sorry not me,, I do not stray from GP's program without his expressed written permission. Besides that, I've seen outstanding gains with it in all aspects so anything other then his program is just not for me.

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firestorm P/RR/S Advisor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7,765 Photos: 3	yes that he is. Remind me to go back and edit everywhere I mentioned his name tonight. I know it gives him a big head and he doesn't pay me for the free advertising. lol

05-26-2003, 08:54 AM	#79
Charger Pump Junky Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Iowa Posts: 465	Butterfly, thanks but I will pass. Im my eyes this is more of an endurance routine. Poliguen is what caught my eye, I love his GVT and even though this uses the same basic idea it is not quit what I had in mind. As I said before, I am just finishing 6 weeks of GVT and should change to something with less volume. Good Luck !
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05-27-2003, 01:39 PM	#80
nikegurl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,635	i'm in....just so happens that 6/1 is my next scheduled leg routine. last time i only made it through the 2nd phase. i'll finish this time! i have a few worries later in the program - not sure how to do the squats that call for spotters since i train by myself on leg day. but i'll figure that out when the time comes. right now i'll only think about phase one and how much i hate doing good mornings! lol
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05-27-2003, 02:19 PM	#84
nikegurl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,635	thanks for the warm welcome butterfly! it's gonna "hurt so good" all over again! lol.
	If you want to achieve things that others can't... You have to do things that others won't.

05-27-2003, 03:17 PM	#85
spire Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 68	What does the heels elevated mean and how does it change the exercise? I had just assumed from the start that I would just get rid of that and do normal back squats.
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katie64 Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ME, USA Posts: 2,295	B.are you going to make seperate threads, one for the gals and one for the guys or are we all going to be in the same???Just curious..........
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