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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The best kind of training is the kind that your body isn’t accustomed to, that you can complete religiously. The most detailed, in-depth training protocols in the world won’t amount to a hill of beans if the bodybuilder can’t follow the routine, find an ideal level of training intensity in the gym, or is already used to it. Here is a very simple training routine for the full body. Each muscle group is given its own training day. Chest Incline dumbbell press Flat bench press Incline dumbbell flyes Back Deadlifts Barbell Rows Lat pulldowns Shoulders Seated dumbbell presses Dumbbell side raises Cable raises for rear delts (45 degree angle) Arms Standing barbell curls Chin-ups Seated alternate DB Curls Skull Crushers Legs Barbell squats Leg Presses Lying leg curls That’s it - three movements per muscle group. Two heavy compound movements and one isolation movement ...

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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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MMA (mixed martial arts) fighting is extremely popular these days. Fight revenues from television pay-per-view are through the roof, and it seems MMA-style gyms are popping up all over the country. Many athletes from the fields of wrestling, football, and yes, even bodybuilding, and throwing their hats into the MMA ring. Professional bodybuilder Chris Cook moved from a mediocre rookie year in the IFBB to more success in the amateur MMA ranks, where is currently a rising star. If you are a bodybuilder looking into MMA training, or an MMA fighter looking to bring up your strength and power, you are in the right place. Here is a sample weightlifting routine for MMA fighters. Chest & Triceps Flat bench press 6 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions Incline DB Press 4 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions Flat DB ...

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1. PLAY NICE - Staying loose is super important in training quads. That means elongating the muscles first by stretching. You don't often see a lot of huge guys stretching, but pros like Mike Matarazzo and Flex Wheeler made stretching a part of the beginning of each leg routine. Not only does it elongate, it engorges muscles with blood. The more you stretch, the more blood goes in. Start with quads and then move to hamstrings. 2. NO MORE MR. NICE GUY - Play nice by preparing muscles and then get in there hard and heavy. Heavy strict sets are the way to add to quad girth. Whether you're going for more size or you're going for sweep and overall muscle density, full range of motion hack squats hit the outer sweep of the quad. ...

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One of the most neglected areas of the body during bodybuilding is the lower parts of the body. The reason is easy to predict. You are always on the move and hardly feel the urge to exercise your legs. You will feel tired most of the time from the many trips you have to make to and from work. In case you drive to work, it appears that once you walk for a few meters. There are many things you should to ensure that this does not arise, one of which is making sure you have a program in place all the time. Once you have the program, you need to adhere to it or it will lose its meaning. You may sometimes have to make ad adjustments whenever your job commitments bar you from making it to the bodybuilding station ...

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Every since you began lifting weights, you’ve probably heard the same thing over and over. You should always start leg day with squats. It’s the compound movement most responsible for thigh (and overall physique) growth, and you should always complete this movement when you’re at your freshest. This is true most of the time, but it does seem to neglect the fact that our bodies respond best to new and unique challenges that we have not seen before. The muscles in your body are highly adaptable. They only grow enough to meet the demands you place upon them. In addition, they adapt to similar workloads very easily. If you’ve been starting your leg day with squats for the last 4 years, there’s a good chance they’re not growing much as a result anymore. It ...

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1. PLAY NICE - Staying loose is super important in training quads. That means elongating the muscles first by stretching. You don't often see a lot of huge guys stretching, but pros like Mike Matarazzo and Flex Wheeler made stretching a part of the beginning of each leg routine. Not only does it elongate, it engorges muscles with blood. The more you stretch, the more blood goes in. Start with quads and then move to hamstrings. 2. NO MORE MR. NICE GUY - Play nice by preparing muscles and then get in there hard and heavy. Heavy strict sets are the way to add to quad girth. Whether you're going for more size or you're going for sweep and overall muscle density, full range of motion hack squats hit the outer sweep of the quad. ...

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Q: I get an unusual kind of soreness and I don’t know how to avoid it. It’s happened for years, but now that I’m going heavier in all movements, it’s getting too painful to keep training on a regular schedule throughout the week. The day after doing legs, I have an incapacitating soreness in my forearms. How can I stop this? A: This is actually more common than you think, and it’s usually to do with how you hold your hands during work in a bar-related movement. Squats, but especially deadlifts, are the most problematic for this. You may also hold a ton of stress in your wrists and hands, anticipating increasing weight in your workouts. Using straps and incapacitating wrists and hands during exercise is also to blame for this. A couple of things can help, other than ...

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Q: I have had low back and left leg pain for the past week and a half after feeling something give during a leg and back workout. Someone said that I may have sciatica. What is it and how can I find relief? A: The main thing is, stop doing everything heavy in your routine until you check it out. That is first... stop doing squats, deadlifts and other heavy workouts for legs and back. The fact that you are naming ONE leg over another and low back pain, means that you are probably suffering from some pull or strain to the sciatic nerve. Ice, rest and do gentle stretches to remain supple and keep from locking up. Ice is crucial. Nerve flushing can rid your body of the pain, but so can stretching and chiropractic adjustment. Keep that ...

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