New Leg Workout

[Shak]

I've been using 5X5 since September and have made great gains in my chest, arms, and back. However, it's just not working for my legs. So, I need to start training them differently because they are just not up to par with the rest of my body.

any suggestions for a good leg workout to put of some size? i guess low reps and heavy weights just isn't going to work for me.

thanks

 

[forty-six & 2]

just a suggestion

leg extensions
2-3 sets x 12-15 reps (with a drop set)
leg press or squats
2-3 sets x 12-15 reps
walking lunges
2-3 sets x 12-15 reps (that's for each leg, i go half one way,and the other half back)

S.L.Deads
2-3 sets x 12-15 reps
lying leg curls
2-3 sets x 12-15 reps (w/ a drop set)

something like this. my legs used to suck, but i've brought them along way with a routine similar to this. like yourself, i do not respond that well to low rep sets for legs. you sould also alternate the lunges with hack squats every other week, as with the leg presses and squats. i hope this somewhat helpful.

 

[biogeared]

What leg exercise were you using for 5x5?

 

[Shak]

5X5 squats

2X10 ham curls
5X20 seated calves
3X15 standing calves
3X10 lunges

 

[from zero]

I honestly don't thing that is enough for growth, Shak.

Are you still working on 5x5? If so, why not something like

Squats 5x5
Front Squats 2x8-10
Leg Press 2x8-10
SLDLs 3x8-10.

You could even alternate the Squats/Front squats week to week.

 

[Shak]

i thought i might not be doing enough. i am sticking with 5X5 for my upper body through February.

i'll add in some front quats and SLDL and see what that doesn for me. if that doesn't work, i think i'll trying doing more reps like forty suggested.

thanks guys

 

[from zero]

i'll add in some front quats and SLDL and see what that does for me. if that doesn't work, i think i'll trying doing more reps like forty suggested.

I just happen to think that extensions and curls are inferior to heavier, more compound movements.

Good luck.

 

[genarr3]

I just happen to think that extensions and curls are inferior to heavier, more compound movements.

Good luck.

Totally agree.
Instead of leg extensions do front squats or hack squats.
Instead of leg curls do glute ham raises or SLD.
Heavier weight = more muscle groups = more bang for your buck.

 

[Shak]

I never do leg extensions...but only because I hate them.

Thanks

 

[Debaser]

The more important question is:

What were your squat poundages before you started 5x5 and what were they after?