Thread: Leg Workout - Please Critique

That looks alright (I'm assuming 3 sets of everything), but you probably don't really need both of those calf exercises. I think one would suffice. Calfs get some decent work from those big compound leg lifts.

Originally Posted by CowPimp

That looks alright (I'm assuming 3 sets of everything), but you probably don't really need both of those calf exercises. I think one would suffice. Calfs get some decent work from those big compound leg lifts.

sorry to shoot ya down CP, I usualyl agree with ya but the calves need direct stimulation and from different angles to boot. Doing a seated calf movement recruits different fibers than a standing calf raise due to the leg being bent or straight. Ignoring teh calves is a mistake that you will pay for in the end.

Toxic, the movements you have chosen are good ones. To get strong, start squatting with great form at your age and work on the hams, abs, and lower back as well so when you begin to squat heavier your form won't suffer, and you whole body can support it. other than that, focusing on on the squat will carry you a long ways with leg training bro. Incease the intensity gradually and you will be set. For the hams, the sldl's are great, the glute-ham raise is awesome, sprinting is great, don't just focus on leg curls, waste of time IMO. good luck

i would add leg extensions for vastus definition and replace leg press with bulgarian split squats.

Originally Posted by gr81

sorry to shoot ya down CP, I usualyl agree with ya but the calves need direct stimulation and from different angles to boot. Doing a seated calf movement recruits different fibers than a standing calf raise due to the leg being bent or straight. Ignoring teh calves is a mistake that you will pay for in the end.

You're probably right. Fortunately for me, my calves don't really need much direct work to keep up with my legs. I'm sure his body is not the same as mine.

Originally Posted by DERELICTE

....replace leg press with bulgarian split squats.

What are Bulgarian split squats?

I did not find them on exrx.com site or others....thanks.

Originally Posted by Mr_Snafu

What are Bulgarian split squats?

I did not find them on exrx.com site or others....thanks.

I think they are the same thing as one-legged squats. One-legged squats are hardcore. They always make me sweat like Hell and feel nauseous. Also, if I start my workout with one-legged squats, then every single one of my leg lifts has to be adjusted accordingly. I have to reduce all the weights I use.

Originally Posted by DERELICTE

i would add leg extensions for vastus definition and replace leg press with bulgarian split squats.

I would keep the leg press. for optimum hypertrophy in the legs you need at least one exercise where you can concentrate on the eccentric portion of the lift while using maximum weights. the leg press and hack squat machine are excellent for that...

Originally Posted by LAM

I would keep the leg press. for optimum hypertrophy in the legs you need at least one exercise where you can concentrate on the eccentric portion of the lift while using maximum weights. the leg press and hack squat machine are excellent for that...

Agreed. The leg press is one of the few machines that I actually think is a very useful tool. In general, free weights rule in my opinion. However, the leg press is an excellent exercise. Even so, you should consider rotating in bulgarian squats at some point. They are extremely taxing on the body and require a lot of stabilizer muscles. The first few times I did them I had to use a pretty low weight because I couldn't balance properly.