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 you!

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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!

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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?

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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.

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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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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When it comes to the bodybuilding solar system, there are only two planets. On the first, bodybuilders love to squat. On the other planet, there is no squatting. Bodybuilders often begin their journey on the non-squatting planet. Over time, as they learn about the benefits, they may visit the planet. However, many of them don’t like the place, and return to their home planet with their tails between their legs. The few that do stay will use squats regularly, and will grow as a result. You can always tell what planet a person is from based upon the look of their upper thighs through their spacesuit! That being said, there are both pluses and minuses to using squats on a regular basis.

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Entering 2008, IFBB Professional Bodybuilder Vic Martinez was perhaps the brightest star in the bodybuilding universe. Sure, Jay Cutler had just defeated him for the 2007 Mr. Olympia title, but the judging decision was questioned by many in the industry, including many in the Cutler Camp. The world watched with excitement as Victor prepared for the 2008 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic, where he attempted to win again, over Dexter Jackson and a very upstart Phil Heath.

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