Want huge legs?

[hard2handle]

I found some really cool info. But it is non AS. If your interested, check out my thread in lifting and training. Called "Huge Legs"

 

[hard2handle]

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=549544

here it is

 

[misticat]

good read... im never going to stop squats though... leg press with my feet up high hammers my glutes, squats are killer! Then straight legged dead lift... then some curls and extentions... I cant work them out for about 4 days after leg day. I do calfs later during the week with some other upper body muscles...

 

[jmead]

so i take it you just got NASM certified? haha.. this is straight from the NASM material they teach you this at 24hour fitness training to be a personal trainer

its interesting though but it seems you left some out, it doesnt say much about the solution to huge legs

 

[hard2handle]

jmead, good call, just tryin to shed light on some issues I've seen people struggle with. Here to help.

 

[hard2handle]

good read... im never going to stop squats though...

Suit yourself man, this is scientifacly proven stuff. If you do it right you'll be way stronger in just 4 weeks.

 

[jmead]

im doing NASM right now, which is why it stood out so much haha.. that core/stablility stuff aint no bitch, if all youve been doing is pounding out 350+ on flat bench, then go try some stability ball one armed dumbell press.. aint no punk haha

 

[hard2handle]

jmead you said it. Hey I been doin SB pushups and hittin core every other day. I've added like 20lbs to my bench in about 5 weeks. That's a huge gain for me. All because of stability.

 

[jmead]

you ON right now?

 

[st8grad]

Ok, I just stopped doing squats. What should I do now? It doesn't elaborate. I agree with muscle imbalances in US trained athletes, bbers, power guys etc. But a true solution would be nice, not just a statement of said problem.

 

[hard2handle]

Sorry st8
- rear glute extensions, back bridge, quad extensions are ok, lying altern. leg raises, and pretty much any pilates.

I also love those furniture sliders, stand about 3 ft from wall, put slider under one foot, then slide that foot towards the wall till you hit, then slide it back. The sliding leg remains straight so glute fires to bring it back.

These sliders are also a great way to hammer the rectus femorus, which noone seems to do. Similar movement only start with both feet at wall, put slider under one foot then push foot back away from wall, again sliding foot should remain relatively straight, then slide it back to wall.

Also make sure you have full range in calves, and that they flex in straight line not out to side.
- psoas stretch, ham stretch every day.
Full range of motion for hams is 90 degrees if your laying flat on floor.(one at time)

 

[st8grad]

Sorry st8
- rear glute extensions, back bridge, quad extensions are ok, lying altern. leg raises, and pretty much any pilates.

I also love those furniture sliders, stand about 3 ft from wall, put slider under one foot, then slide that foot towards the wall till you hit, then slide it back. The sliding leg remains straight so glute fires to bring it back.

These sliders are also a great way to hammer the rectus femorus, which noone seems to do. Similar movement only start with both feet at wall, put slider under one foot then push foot back away from wall, again sliding foot should remain relatively straight, then slide it back to wall.

Also make sure you have full range in calves, and that they flex in straight line not out to side.
- psoas stretch, ham stretch every day.
Full range of motion for hams is 90 degrees if your laying flat on floor.(one at time)

Rectum femorus? Damned near killed him femorus.

So 4 weeks of these to try to equalize strength imbalances, flexibility, and work muscles in a completely different way? I'll be at the gym at 4am so I don't get caught doing rear glute extensions! I'm not gonna risk trying to explain why I am on the girl machine to King Kamali.

Thanks for the info.

 

[hard2handle]

LOL, I am literally laughing out loud, cause that's what I do. Early I mean. Or I do them at home before I go.
Please stay in touch. I just started this program myself, I know it will work cause I just did it on top half. I have very tight lats that round my shoulders forward.(tight lats signal pecs to let go). Been doing that gay pilates crap, lots of fancy push-ups, and added 15lbs to bench in like 3 weeks. for me that's about 15% increase, imagine that on the legs. I'll keep you posted.

 

[Little Boy]

LOL, I am literally laughing out loud, cause that's what I do. Early I mean. Or I do them at home before I go.
Please stay in touch. I just started this program myself, I know it will work cause I just did it on top half. I have very tight lats that round my shoulders forward.(tight lats signal pecs to let go). Been doing that gay pilates crap, lots of fancy push-ups, and added 15lbs to bench in like 3 weeks. for me that's about 15% increase, imagine that on the legs. I'll keep you posted.

You went from 85 to 100 pounds in bench in 3 weeks and you think that your program is why it's working?

Almost any program can work as well, sorry to inform ya.

 

[Powerbuilder333]

im doing NASM right now, which is why it stood out so much haha.. that core/stablility stuff aint no bitch, if all youve been doing is pounding out 350+ on flat bench, then go try some stability ball one armed dumbell press.. aint no punk haha

This is a question, not an arguement:
Do you believe giving up barbell benching and switching to stability one armed dumbell pressing will increase your barbell benching potential.
I don't think it will. I'm not saying stability ball pressing is easy. I just don't think it'll transfer over to the barbell bench, especially not competition style benching.
Never tested the concept, has anyone? Feedback please.