Thread: New Bodybuilding Routine

as long as your recovering properly and making progress then why not push yourself to the max

I would start off with squats as that is one of the best mass building exercises you can do. If you do three heavy (heavy to you) sets of squats and try as hard as you can each set, it will be way more beneficial than doing some leg extensions and leg curls. I guarantee it.

Thank you both for the responses! We are working out legs only once a week so I have plenty of time for muscle recovery. The reason were trying squats last is kind of an experiment, in this documentary I watched about Dorian Yates he always saved squats for last because apparently going heavy in your first sets actually causes your lower back to tire out first and not so much your legs. Pretty much his reason was that it's actually your lower back that can't sustain the weight so it gives out before your legs actually get the proper stimulation they need. But in the end theres so many different theories about everything lol. But ihateschoolmt, whats your opinion as far as upping the weight when it comes to bodybuilding? Is there a problem working harder each set or put on more plates once you feel more comfortable with the other sets?

Be careful doing the stuff pro body builders do as they are on huge amount of steroids and what works for them is a little different. To get stronger/bigger you need to progressively add intensity each time you work out. You can do this by adding a few pounds to the bar or going for that extra rep. You should put as much weight on the bar as you can do 6-10 reps with and try you damned hardest each set. Make sure you are going deep enough into the squat, if your trying to get bigger it is best to do Olympic style squats which are far below parallel. The added range of motion requires your legs and core to work that much harder.

So ya, go heavy and try as hard as you can. Add weight every time you get stronger.