I hate leg day!

[Lang]

I really, really hate leg training! It has to do with the thought that my back will go out, I've had back probs in the past, although nothing as of late. My question is, if I work the leg extension, presses and lunges, will I most likely stifle and major growth overall or just locally?

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[ctr10]

What about leg press, that's minimal lower back stress, Leg curls arn't too bad either

 

[pwloiacano]

I have recently had problems with aching knees from doing squats and leg presses very heavy. I have switched to a different routine.

I do three exercises. Leg Extensions ; Smith Machine Squats ; Leg Curls

I do the 4 x 10 routine for each exercise. You put on a moderate weight that you can get 15-20 reps for. Do 1 set ; rest 35 seconds & repeat until you have completed four sets. Slow deliberate reps so you really get the feel.

I have gotten an incredible pump from just this short workout ! My legs are sometimes more sore the next day than when I did heavy compound movements. My knees & back are really thanking me. My legs actually look more toned.

It is just a suggestion, but may be worth a try.

 

[hoyle21]

Try squatting barefoot. Sounds dumb but makes a world of difference for me. I still don't go heavy, but barefoot seems to help out a lot as well.

 

[Lang]

I have recently had problems with aching knees from doing squats and leg presses very heavy. I have switched to a different routine.

I do three exercises. Leg Extensions ; Smith Machine Squats ; Leg Curls

I do the 4 x 10 routine for each exercise. You put on a moderate weight that you can get 15-20 reps for. Do 1 set ; rest 35 seconds & repeat until you have completed four sets. Slow deliberate reps so you really get the feel.

I have gotten an incredible pump from just this short workout ! My legs are sometimes more sore the next day than when I did heavy compound movements. My knees & back are really thanking me. My legs actually look more toned.

It is just a suggestion, but may be worth a try.

Great suggestion, I have a smith machine in my home gym and I haven't been using it for squats because as soon as I get a lot of weight on it its hard to hook back in. I will give the mod. weight a try with slow reps. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Lang]

Try squatting barefoot. Sounds dumb but makes a world of difference for me. I still don't go heavy, but barefoot seems to help out a lot as well.

Really? Barefoot? Is this a balancer muscle thing do you think? Again, a great suggestion, I don;t mind giving it a try at home, I might forgo the barefoot in the gym though, not my strongest feature! (Strong smelling maybe!)

 

[hoyle21]

Really? Barefoot? Is this a balancer muscle thing do you think? Again, a great suggestion, I don;t mind giving it a try at home, I might forgo the barefoot in the gym though, not my strongest feature! (Strong smelling maybe!)

I honestly don't know the science, I just know it helps with my back issues. Besides, if it's good enough for Arnold, it's good enough for me.

 

[bigbenj]

I squat and deadlift barefoot. I feel more planted to the ground. More natural with nothing between you and the floor.

 

[bdeljoose]

I have heard that wearing converse chuck taylor's for squatting is like going barefoot. I am going to give to give it a try sometime.

 

[bigbenj]

I used to wear chucks. They do work, but, man, barefoot really is the way to go.

 

[hoyle21]

I might pick up a pair if those vibrams soon just for squatting at the gym.

 

[bigbenj]

My buddy bought those. Dropped a plate on his toe the first time lol.

 

[hoyle21]

My buddy bought those. Dropped a plate on his toe the first time lol.

Awe shit, that would suck!

 

[gixxermaniak]

Try squatting barefoot. Sounds dumb but makes a world of difference for me. I still don't go heavy, but barefoot seems to help out a lot as well.

Same thing with the seated leg press makes a world of a difference

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[pwloiacano]

Great suggestion, I have a smith machine in my home gym and I haven't been using it for squats because as soon as I get a lot of weight on it its hard to hook back in. I will give the mod. weight a try with slow reps. Thanks for the suggestion.

The thing that I like about being in the smith machine is that I can make my stance more narrow (for greater quad sweep) and still be able to go really deep down below parellel without risking an accident or injury. I am 46 and I do not have tree trunk legs, but mine are bigger than most. So, I am not looking to not fit into my blue jeans or anything, just be able to have a respectable pair of wheels. Also, doing leg extensions first pre-exhausts your quads so that you get more out of a moderate/lighter type of weight. Then when you get to leg curls, really squeeze at the top and bring down slow. Good luck.

 

[Lang]

The thing that I like about being in the smith machine is that I can make my stance more narrow (for greater quad sweep) and still be able to go really deep down below parellel without risking an accident or injury. I am 46 and I do not have tree trunk legs, but mine are bigger than most. So, I am not looking to not fit into my blue jeans or anything, just be able to have a respectable pair of wheels. Also, doing leg extensions first pre-exhausts your quads so that you get more out of a moderate/lighter type of weight. Then when you get to leg curls, really squeeze at the top and bring down slow. Good luck.

Thanks bro, great words of wisdom. I'm gonna pre exhaust the quads before hand. I too don't have tree trunks, but If I do squat say 2x per week and I'm working with a spotter, my legs will get too big for jeans and I'm really not looking for that at all. I just want thickness, a nice tear drop and deep lines (this will come when I start to cut). Thanks again, props!

 

[MuscleGauge1]

You may "hate" it but trust me women love it. Guys who are top heavy with chicken legs get laughed at. Keep the balance. Train the wheels

 

[Lang]

You may "hate" it but trust me women love it. Guys who are top heavy with chicken legs get laughed at. Keep the balance. Train the wheels

I am, I have been keeping it light to save the back, but yesterday I implemented some of the suggestions here and had a really good pump, gonna sleep, eat, repeat!

 

[Diesel618]

you guys nailed it in the last few posts.

As far as leg day goes, if you're not pre-exhausting with leg extensions before squats, you're doing it wrong.

It takes a lot of stress off the back and joints, because you don't have to go quite as heavy to get your legs fried.

 

[MuscleGauge1]

Try seven point squats. Then you'll REALLY hate leg day

 

[jimm]

Try seven point squats. Then you'll REALLY hate leg day

what the fuck is 7 point squats sounds like some fancy bull shit

keep it simple kids


squat ass to the grass.

 

[haussanator]

So your saying do leg extensions before squats

 

[Kimosabi]

Squats are the best exercise for legs. If your back hurts doing them then try front squats with only 135lb and drop to the floor.

 

[njd84]

Belt squats. Most gyms don't have a machine but can do with a dip belt.

 

[Diesel618]

So your saying do leg extensions before squats

yes. it makes a world of difference in quad growth and taking stress off your back and stuff.

 

[pwloiacano]

you guys nailed it in the last few posts.

As far as leg day goes, if you're not pre-exhausting with leg extensions before squats, you're doing it wrong.

It takes a lot of stress off the back and joints, because you don't have to go quite as heavy to get your legs fried.

^^^ THIS ^^^

I posted a while back on this thread about a new routine that I have been doing for legs. Less rest time between sets and pre-exhausting quads with Leg Extensions before doing squats. It has made a world of difference in my leg training. I have even gone as far to add three more sets of moderate weight leg presses for a minimum of 15-20 reps per set at the end. The great thing about this routine is that it is saving my knee joints and tendons !! Now, I get sore after EVERY workout. AND, the soreness is deep in the quad muscles, and not in my knees and hips. At 46 years old, my legs have started growing again! Not what I expected. The small time of rest between sets even gives you an aerobic workout, especially during the squats !!!