Thread: Working one Leg for mass (i'm an amputee)

Props to you for wanting to stick with the weight training!

You said competition, but what are you looking to compete in? If you can't squat then powerlifting is out...do you play a sport?

I'm not sure what you are and aren't able to do but look into....
Lunges (and variations)
Split Squats
Single Leg Bulgarian Squats
Single Leg Box Squat
Pistol Squats
SL RDL
SL Physioball Hip Extenison
SL Physioball Leg Curl
Step-ups

then there's all the machine crap too... good luck!!!

sorry should of been more clear, show comp.

Bulgarian split squats are pretty beastly

shit dude...yes mad props to you. I agree with the Da best. But i would definitely give you a pass on working out with machines. Do what you can, but the principals are the same. Eat, work heavy, rest, repeat.

thanks guys the Bulgarian split squats i can do but a lil modifed. only have little over 90 deg range of motion on the posthetic side, now can i show with able body or are there " handicap" classes BTW i hate that word

J

Do you have a TRX or something similar available? I love pistol squats using those for balance - you can get a hell of a lot of reps being that it's easier than regular pistol squats (which are also a good bet for you) but doing both would vary things a bit.

Bulgarian Split Squats are great as has been mentioned. Don't forget balance and do single leg deadlifts too. I've also been toying around with leg curls using a resistance band aswell and they absolutely destroy my hammies.

For glutes and lower back you can do single leg glute bridges, eventually adding weight if you get the balance right, as well as single legged hyperextensions and single legged reverse hypers too. I reckon single leg calve raises will be a killer, too because of the extra bodyweight through the muscle.

Of course, then there are all manner of machines leg leg curls, leg press, leg extension etc etc. Really, past being inventive with your exercise choices and occasionally rigging up some specialist equipment, all the usual principles of bodybuilding still apply - lots of good food, dedication and sound training, and patience.

There's no reason why this should stop you reaching your goals. Kudos for sticking with it, dude, hope any of this helped

thanks for the great info and suggestions gotta test some of these out and see what works and dosn't as far as being able to keep form and doing them safely

J

big time props man!!!
i wouldn't normally suggest this...but squats on a smith may work well too?