Just squats, lunges and calve raises for a beginner?

Autarch · 08-19-2004, 03:39 PM

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?

**P-funk** · 08-19-2004, 05:06 PM

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.

chadeau · 08-19-2004, 05:52 PM

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

**P-funk** · 08-19-2004, 05:55 PM

I maintain a slight bend in mine.

Autarch · 08-19-2004, 06:51 PM

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.

**P-funk** · 08-19-2004, 06:53 PM

Quote:

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.

pmech · 08-20-2004, 07:16 AM

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

08-19-2004, 03:39 PM	#1
Autarch Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 83	Just squats, lunges and calve raises for a beginner? 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?

08-19-2004, 05:06 PM	#2
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,701	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. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

08-19-2004, 05:55 PM	#4
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,701	I maintain a slight bend in mine. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

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08-19-2004, 05:52 PM	#3
chadeau Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Waterloo Ont/Gaspe QC Posts: 40	During straight leg deadlifts, does the leg absolutely have to remain straight? or can you have some slight bend?

08-19-2004, 06:51 PM	#5
Autarch Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 83	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.

08-20-2004, 07:16 AM	#7
pmech Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cheeseland Posts: 574 Photos: 1	I keep a slight bend in mine also... just a fear for my knees being locked out at that angle. I am paranoid