Many bodybuilding articles are going to blow smoke up your can by telling you tales of how easy it is to change your currently pathetic thighs into the thickest hamhocks this side of Mustafa Muhammad. The reality is that many of these articles are designed to sell bodybuilding supplements and give hope to people who, unfortunately just aren’t destined to have thighs this large. Here are some questions to ask yourself which can help you to most accurately gauge your potential for making leg mass gains. How old are you? If you’re 45 years old, the sad reality is that barring a very heavy cycle of human growth hormone and insulin, the odds of you adding 5 to 6 inches to your thighs are remotely small. Train for cuts, or enjoy the small amounts of size you can ...

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This is one of the many muscle tissues of the body many bodybuilders tend to notoriously ignore. It may be due to lack of emphasis on training them or their significance in the whole being of the whole body is virtually unknown. This write up is aimed at describing what the hamstrings really are, their functions and the workout exercises that can be employed to keep them strong and well toned. In the sport oriented media it is often to hear that this or that athlete is out with a hamstring injury. This is merely because under developed hamstrings are very susceptible to injuries especially during the leg exercises. The hamstrings described: These are the muscles of the legs that originate just under the knees on the back side and they run from there through the back side of the thighs up to the ...

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When it comes to doing everything possible to make those front thighs grow, you have tried it all. You’ve tried high intensity (with a few heavy sets). You’ve trained with high volume protocol (with many lighter weight sets). You may have thought you’ve covered both extremes, but there is one very tough method that you have not yet encountered, that you may want to consider, if the goal of your leg day is to pack those quadriceps muscle which as much blood as humanly possible. That, of course, is high volume, high intensity training. It’s not for beginner trainers, no for the faint of heart. But if you have the guts to lift heavy – for what is not a brief amount of time – then this just might be the right training protocol for ...

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Running can be an important part of any fitness, workout, or health regimen. The effects of running are numerous. Lung capacity is increased, making you more capable on all other weightlifting and cardio exercises. Blood flow increases, bringing more oxygen to different parts of your body. This improves heart health and many other functions. Finally, running is a great way to help build up the legs. If you’re a bodybuilder looking to get leaner and stronger all over while improving your legs, running might be right for you! You can have too much of a good thing. The continual use of running – every day – can quickly lead to shin splints and overtraining of the leg muscles, as well as an overall exhaustion of the central nervous system. Over time, too ...

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Q: What do you think of cable exercises for the legs when preparing for contests? Do you think they are beneficial or take too much energy away from size-preserving exercises like squats? A: Everyone is different. I’ve seen guys get ready for shows still doing squats, leg press and hack squats, with absolutely no finishing type exercises and look separated, sharp and cross striated. I’ve also seen guys do lunges, leg extensions and other specialization exercises and look fantastic too. I think it really knows how your legs respond to stimulus. Do you, for instance, respond well to either high rep or low rep training and still have fantastic legs? If that’s the case, you can’t make that many mistakes and anything you do will benefit your legs. However, if you’re the kind of guy who doesn’t really ...

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We’re always looking for ways to grab an edge with body part training for any muscle group. When it comes to legs, training with the insane intensity or recklessness that works for chest or biceps may lead to injuries or halt gains. You need to be more structured and organized, and use a bit more caution when training all-out. Here are some common sense tips you can employ to help boost your leg training to the next echelon without becoming reckless. Start early If you’re an experienced bodybuilder who has been in the gym for ten years or more, then you already know this lesson. If you are newer to the weight game, heed this advice. The intensity and dedication you show your legs during your first few years of training will dictate how far you ...

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Are you looking for a way to hit those quadriceps and hamstrings quickly, and then get the heck out of the gym? If so, then you have some to the right place. The following workout will allow you to target both sides of the upper thigh muscles, and do so in a manner which will stimulate both the fast and slow twitch muscle fibers. The next time you’re facing a time crunch and really want to hit the legs in a new way, give this routine a shot! It will deliver a full workout in minimal time.   Leg extensions, immediately followed with leg curls It’s time for a quick workout, and this includes a quick warm-up. You don’t need to utilize the treadmill or elliptical to warm up your legs today. Instead, you can use 1 ...

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There’s no denying that squats are perhaps the most effective exercise that you can do in the gym. They require power, strength, focus, and some serious willpower. They are hard on the legs, lungs, and back. And they deliver growth in just about every part of the body from head to toe, even though they are intended as a leg exercise. Here are some tips for spicing up your leg workouts and making the squats you do a bit more effective. These movements are in no way intended to replace your traditional squats – only to make the practice of squatting more conductive to new growth. Box Squats Are you never sure if you’re going down far enough? Do you seek a little bit of support and safety for that moment when you ‘bottom out’? Are ...

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Leg day is perhaps the most important day of your training week. Not only are the legs nearly a complete half of your body squeezed into a single training day, but they contain the two largest sets of muscle groups in the body, the glutes and quadriceps. Properly training muscle groups such as biceps and shoulders are easy – you show up in a tank top and knock out your exercises. Adequately stimulating the legs requires a fair deal of preparation before the workout begins. Here are some tips for showing up better prepared in the gym the next time leg day rolls around! Dress for war Plan your leg day attire more closely than you do any other day. Start with some heavy duty clothes, such as shorts or training pants, that can withstand the demand you’re ...

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The playoffs have arrived, and your team is in the mix! This can throw many bodybuilders into a tizzy. You want to sit at home and watch your favorite team slug it out in the conference semi-finals, but you don’t want to miss your training session. Here is a nice method for enjoying a moderately good leg and cardio training session while not missing a moment of your game! The only equipment you will need is a pair of 50 pound dumbbells and a little room to move around. Squats The recipe for the first quarter is simple. Squat for high repetitions with a 50-pound dumbbell in each hand. Watch the game while you do it. You’ll find yourself training longer and harder than ever before, because you won’t be noticing how painful the movement is, ...

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