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biggun1234 · 04-14-2006, 02:59 PM

Ok I have a weird question...I was wondering if working ur legs on the Starr 5x5 program will cause u to get buky legs and a a bulky butt? I already have pretty big legs. And my butt and hips are pretty big too. I'm not fat, It's just the way im proportioned. If I do the starr 5x5, are they going to get more cut, or are they just going to get extra massive. Because I don't want that lol. But I do want to see my upper body grow more. For the last 2 years I worked the upper body hard, and I didn't work legs that hard. thanks in advance.

Oh, and for this workout, should I be eating about 3600 calories daily, or just on workout days? I weight about 200lbs.

PTYP · 04-14-2006, 03:24 PM

Intensity would play a major role in answering your question. All and all, Im somewhat confused by your inquiry. The powers that be at IM preach a well rounded approach to lifting, if you dont want your legs to grow, dont do them.

biggun1234 · 04-14-2006, 04:21 PM

I want them to grow, just not a nasty amount. My legs are big but not that strong.

**CowPimp** · 04-14-2006, 06:34 PM

Well you have to remember that when your upper body grows, you're going to want your legs bigger too. You have to keep things in proportion. Anyway, trust me dude, chicks dig nice legs. The last few girls I've been with have complimented the shit out of my legs.

However, if you do want to stop your legs from growing, then just don't overload them anymore. If you lift 225 for 5x5 for the next 6 months, then your legs probably aren't going to hypertrophy no matter how much you're eating. I seriously doubt you're going to need to do that though.

**P-funk** · 04-14-2006, 06:37 PM

are you dieting? if you are hypocaloric then you aren't going to gain size.

On another side note....WTF?? You don't want your legs to get bigger? Are you a chick?

ablc · 04-14-2006, 06:45 PM

Shush about the chicks!
Although...mine darn well better only be growing from strength-related stuff!

Maybe if he did ultra-low rep stuff to bring his strength more in line with his size? Not much of a hypertrophy-related training effect from doubles and triples, but they're great for seeing the numbers go up (at least in the short term).

biggun1234 · 04-14-2006, 08:36 PM

Oh I want them to grow most definately. No, I'm not dieting. I'm eating about 3600-4000 calories each day. I want to get all of the fat off of there. I want my legs to be solid rocks and I want them to look like it to. Buff is the word im lookin for. lol.

**CowPimp** · 04-15-2006, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ablc

Shush about the chicks!
Although...mine darn well better only be growing from strength-related stuff!

Maybe if he did ultra-low rep stuff to bring his strength more in line with his size? Not much of a hypertrophy-related training effect from doubles and triples, but they're great for seeing the numbers go up (at least in the short term).

Good point. He could decrease the volume a bunch and bump up the intensity. Of course, I still feel it would be a good idea to let the legs grow in proportion to the upper body!

Andalite · 04-15-2006, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggun1234

Ok I have a weird question...I was wondering if working ur legs on the Starr 5x5 program will cause u to get buky legs and a a bulky butt? I already have pretty big legs. And my butt and hips are pretty big too. I'm not fat, It's just the way im proportioned. If I do the starr 5x5, are they going to get more cut, or are they just going to get extra massive. Because I don't want that lol. But I do want to see my upper body grow more. For the last 2 years I worked the upper body hard, and I didn't work legs that hard. thanks in advance.

Oh, and for this workout, should I be eating about 3600 calories daily, or just on workout days? I weight about 200lbs.

like bill Starr said:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Starr

Dont FUCK with this

you wont get a "bulky" ass or a bulky legs.... though keep one thing in mind: heavier squats = better the orgasm

best of luck.... and if you find your legs are getting "too bulky", perhaps you should do cardio on the off days....

biggun1234 · 04-15-2006, 08:32 PM

Haha. Sweet alright I'll keep all that stuff in mind. thanks all.

04-14-2006, 02:59 PM	#1
biggun1234 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 17	legs Ok I have a weird question...I was wondering if working ur legs on the Starr 5x5 program will cause u to get buky legs and a a bulky butt? I already have pretty big legs. And my butt and hips are pretty big too. I'm not fat, It's just the way im proportioned. If I do the starr 5x5, are they going to get more cut, or are they just going to get extra massive. Because I don't want that lol. But I do want to see my upper body grow more. For the last 2 years I worked the upper body hard, and I didn't work legs that hard. thanks in advance. Oh, and for this workout, should I be eating about 3600 calories daily, or just on workout days? I weight about 200lbs.
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04-14-2006, 03:24 PM	#2
PTYP In the squat rack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 249 Photos: 6	Intensity would play a major role in answering your question. All and all, Im somewhat confused by your inquiry. The powers that be at IM preach a well rounded approach to lifting, if you dont want your legs to grow, dont do them.
	Hit it and hit it hard.

04-14-2006, 04:21 PM	#3
biggun1234 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 17	I want them to grow, just not a nasty amount. My legs are big but not that strong.
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04-14-2006, 06:34 PM	#4
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,428	Well you have to remember that when your upper body grows, you're going to want your legs bigger too. You have to keep things in proportion. Anyway, trust me dude, chicks dig nice legs. The last few girls I've been with have complimented the shit out of my legs. However, if you do want to stop your legs from growing, then just don't overload them anymore. If you lift 225 for 5x5 for the next 6 months, then your legs probably aren't going to hypertrophy no matter how much you're eating. I seriously doubt you're going to need to do that though.
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04-14-2006, 06:37 PM	#5
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,574	are you dieting? if you are hypocaloric then you aren't going to gain size. On another side note....WTF?? You don't want your legs to get bigger? Are you a chick?
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04-14-2006, 06:45 PM	#6
ablc Girly Girl Lifter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 83	Shush about the chicks! Although...mine darn well better only be growing from strength-related stuff! Maybe if he did ultra-low rep stuff to bring his strength more in line with his size? Not much of a hypertrophy-related training effect from doubles and triples, but they're great for seeing the numbers go up (at least in the short term).

04-14-2006, 08:36 PM	#7
biggun1234 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 17	Oh I want them to grow most definately. No, I'm not dieting. I'm eating about 3600-4000 calories each day. I want to get all of the fat off of there. I want my legs to be solid rocks and I want them to look like it to. Buff is the word im lookin for. lol.
biggun1234 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 17

04-15-2006, 08:32 PM	#10
biggun1234 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 17	Haha. Sweet alright I'll keep all that stuff in mind. thanks all.
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