We’ve all seen those men called “upper-bodybuilders”… they sport some impressive pectorals and arms, but their legs look like they belong on a 12-year old girl. They have a massive upper body which no tank top can contain, but hide their legs in baggy sweatpants. To correct this sad phenomenon, a new trend in bodybuilding training has emerged in the last two years, and it involves utilizing two different training protocols for the body, completed in the same week. This revolutionary training protocol devotes one training day to the muscles of the legs, and two sessions to the other muscles of the body.

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If a 4 day bodybuilding workout plan is too much for you, consider starting out with a two or three day plan. Keep in mind that you won't get results as quickly with a fewer day workout, but if you need to start out slowly, it can still be effective.

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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 you!

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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