Training Legs

[JKurz1]

Mornin' Bros- QUick question. My back has been bothering me for a few days (something happened huring deadlifts) and today is leg today. My question is, can you get a highly intense, mass producing leg day in w/o squatting heavy for a week or two? My legs are definately my weakest link (skinny except for calves) and have never gotten much from squats (except extreme fatigue). SO does anyone have an intense routine w/o squats? Or squatting lighter? THinking about maybe front squats, leg press, lunges, and leg extention.......not sure about reps and sets....any help? Rountine? Post em....much karma...thanks.

 

[pwr_machine]

Mornin' Bros- QUick question. My back has been bothering me for a few days (something happened huring deadlifts) and today is leg today. My question is, can you get a highly intense, mass producing leg day in w/o squatting heavy for a week or two? ....any help? Rountine? Post em....much karma...thanks.

You can definately get an intense workout without squatting. I have been doing it every week for many weeks now. I have degenerative disc disease which has prohibited me from squatting in a loooooong time. I miss them, but I won't let that be a reason stop my leg growth. You sound like you know what to do...leg presses, lunges, leg curls, etc. Devise a plan to blast those legs over the next few weeks and give your back a rest when it needs it.

I change rep/set schemes often (every few weeks), but this gives you an idea of one of my workouts.

Leg press 4 x 10
Lunges 3 x10
Leg extension 3 x 10
Leg curls 3 x 10

 

[JKurz1]

thnx for the reply bro - stats?

 

[punch]

I have had a very sore back fromm time to time that caused me to skip squats for a few weeks. When this had occured I loaded up the plates on the hack machine. Basically a squat but on a sled. takes your back out of the movement and focuses solely on the legs. Leg ext and presses should fry em up pretty good as well. Be well.

 

[pwr_machine]

thnx for the reply bro - stats?

6'
225
27" legs
12% bf

 

[JKurz1]

Preet sweet pwr - how'd you get so big? diet? anyone else?

 

[pwr_machine]

Preet sweet pwr - how'd you get so big? diet? anyone else?

I really wouldn't consider myself big, but it is a pleasant compliment. I've been training consistently about 7+ years now. I was 6' 162 pounds when I first met my wife, and I was boxing at the time. At that height and weight, I was ready to pack on some much needed muscle mass. About 5 or 6 years ago, I got into powerlifting. My first year, I competed in the 181's. By the second year, I was competing in the 242's. I was a light 242, but I was a 242. This year, I'm getting away from powerlifting for good due to back problems. I'm going to venture into bodybuilding and try to pick up all those bodyparts that are lacking (i.e. calves!). It's a new style of training for me so I know it will promote more, much needed muscle growth. Consistency is the key. Diet is of equal importance.

 

[JKurz1]

sounds good.....what's your current diet look like?

 

[pwr_machine]

Right now, I'm consuming about 2500+ calories per day. High protein (>250 grams), moderate fat, and I rotate my carbs from day to day. On Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, I eat low carb (50-70 grams). On Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday, I eat moderate carb (>200 grams). And Saturday, I eat whatever I want! I've been doing this about 10 weeks now. My bodyweight has stayed the same, but my bodyfat has gone down a little. I'm comfortable at 12% and will beging bulking soon. I'll start consuming 3500-4000 calories per day in a few weeks.

My advice to you...find what works for you. Everyone responds to training and diet different. With experience, you'll catch on and will be headed in the right direction.

 

[ffknight84]

try using a smith with a manta ray, might take some of the pressure of your back... ???

 

[JKurz1]

good idea......I hate the SMith though.......u guys use it? I might have to boot the 80 year olds off it.....

 

[pwr_machine]

The Smith did take alot of strain off of my back. But, I had to change my squatting style. My feet are out in front of the Smith and my back stays vertical, more like a hack squat than regular squat as I am leaning back into the machine.