Leg extensions necessary if I'm doing squats?

[Tedster]

Hello all,

I recently had a friend who lurks here convince me to start doing squats and to not waste my time with leg extensions, leg press, and leg curls.

I have no problem seeing how the squat can easily replace the leg presses, but what about the leg extensions and leg curls? Can I skip those, or is there still a place for them?

I used to think my legs were kind of strong until I started doing squats! Whew!




Tedster

 

[HAPPYKC]

Squats.

I have never done anything but squats (quads), stiff-leg-deadlifts (hams), and power rack raises (calves) for my legs. I have been growing like a weed on those alone for the last three years. My friends who only do leg extentions, who have worked out for way longer than I have, are alot weaker and smaller than me. The results show that pure compound movements are the only logical way to go for me.

 

[kiosk]

all u need is squats bro......the rest is useless, at least for growth.

 

[JL_204]

If you squat all the way down to the floor youll use alot of hamstrings there.
If you dont put your ass against your calves when you squat then sure keep leg curls and leg extensions, but the results wont be near as good.
I havent done anything else for my legs besides squats and calve raises and i have no problems with my legs.

 

[H_T_]

leg extensions for a warm-up, if ya want. i'll always do leg curls.

 

[bignate73]

just my opinion: i ditched leg extensions long ago, I squat ATF or PL depth depending on my stance and my quads are bigger than they have ever been, and my knees dont hurt.

 

[psychedout]

Squats, front squats, box squats, and deadlifts have given my legs all the growth they need. Period.

 

[BOOEY]

They are a good warmup. I can actually squat more when warming up with 3-4 sets of leg extensions.

 

[UA_Iron]

Squats, front squats, box squats, and deadlifts have given my legs all the growth they need. Period.

agreed. needsize doesnt do leg extensions either

here's a thread with pics of his gigantic ass

http://elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=413583&page=1

 

[Madcow2]

Squats are the best base exercise for this purpose. When you apply isolation work it should be targeted and have the specific purpose of addressing some weakness or deficiency in the compound lift or your physique (rather than the random shotgun pattern of isolation bullshit that largely serves to dilute one's efforts and ability to drive gains with the compound lifts). So if you are primarily concerned with getting big and strong - no you don't need leg ext or curls in there. People who are trying to get big and develop a physique would be a lot better served if they cut out more crap and made room for more volume and frequency on the lifts that will drive 95% of their progress anyway.

 

[smaretick]

Squats are the best base exercise for this purpose. When you apply isolation work it should be targeted and have the specific purpose of addressing some weakness or deficiency in the compound lift or your physique (rather than the random shotgun pattern of isolation bullshit that largely serves to dilute one's efforts and ability to drive gains with the compound lifts). So if you are primarily concerned with getting big and strong - no you don't need leg ext or curls in there. People who are trying to get big and develop a physique would be a lot better served if they cut out more crap and made room for more volume and frequency on the lifts that will drive 95% of their progress anyway.

I agree that squats are an excellent 'core' exercise for size & strength...if I could only do one exercise, it would def be squats. I do leg extensions/leg curls to warm up my legs for my squats.

 

[needsize]

Squats are the best base exercise for this purpose. When you apply isolation work it should be targeted and have the specific purpose of addressing some weakness or deficiency in the compound lift or your physique (rather than the random shotgun pattern of isolation bullshit that largely serves to dilute one's efforts and ability to drive gains with the compound lifts). So if you are primarily concerned with getting big and strong - no you don't need leg ext or curls in there. People who are trying to get big and develop a physique would be a lot better served if they cut out more crap and made room for more volume and frequency on the lifts that will drive 95% of their progress anyway.

exactly, 90% of my quad mass is from atf squats, the rest from leg press and hack squats, and mine have turned out pretty good

 

[thelion2005]

Sent you PM.

 

[wtlftr]

Single joint exercises should be avoided

 

[psychedout]

Single joint exercises should be avoided

Shit. Looks like i'm gonna have to nix masterbating.

 

[bignate73]

Shit. Looks like i'm gonna have to nix masterbating.

learn to get some shoulder into it!

 

[Madcow2]

Single joint exercises should be avoided

Shit. Looks like i'm gonna have to nix masterbating.

Classic.

 

[jc1908]

Look bro's
My M.D. told me I had to quit lifting or masterbating or I would be dead in a few months.....

SO...ANYBODY WANT TO BY A WEIGHT BELT, WRIST STRAPS AND SOME USED CHALK??!! GOOD PRICE, OUT THE DOOR..GOING ONCE...TWICE

 

[Tedster]

Thanks for the replies everyone. Because my time in the gym is limited, I think I'm going to cut out the extensions, but keep the curls. I did some experimenting after doing my sets of squats, I found that when trying to do extensions, my legs felt like rubber -- they had already been worked and were tired. However, when I did the curls after squats, my legs felt strong and I was easily able to do my usual routine.

I have also done squats, then dead lifts, and then leg curls. Once again, my hamstrings didn't feel tired out at all from the squats or deads, so that tells me that keeping the leg curls in my routine is a good idea. Can't hurt, right?



Tedster