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I've been looking at the 4-way splits suggested by Brit-Beef and wanted to try them out
The trouble is that I workout at home and the only equipment I have is a bench and leg extension so I can't do leg curls.
Anybody know an alternative I can do? I've looked at sites but can't find any.
Thanks for any help
Stiff Leg Deadlifts are good.
SLDL's
GM's
Pullthroughs
Romanian deads
Dimel deads
Those work great for my hams.
Just tried the SLDL for the first time, I used little weight because I want my form to be right before I start loading the weight on. But I don't think I was doing it right because I feel couldn't much happening around the hams, but I could feel action in the calves. I'll have to work on that.
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by BigJimSlade [/i]
[B]Just tried the SLDL for the first time, I used little weight because I want my form to be right before I start loading the weight on. But I don't think I was doing it right because I feel couldn't much happening around the hams, but I could feel action in the calves. I'll have to work on that. [/B][/QUOTE]
One thing that helps is to do the SLDL's while standing on a platform or box. Otherwise, especially if you're using 45's, the barbell plates will hit the floor, making it impossible to go any lower, before you've gotten a full stretch. That will diminish the value of the exercise.
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by BigJimSlade [/i]
[B]Just tried the SLDL for the first time, I used little weight because I want my form to be right before I start loading the weight on. But I don't think I was doing it right because I feel couldn't much happening around the hams, but I could feel action in the calves. I'll have to work on that. [/B][/QUOTE]
I know what you mean. I don't really feel any stress or anything on my hams when doing these, but trust me, they will be sore the next day if you do them right. In fact, I often have a hard time walking up or down stairs after these even though I don't really feel as though my hams are tired or anything.
Bump on the Romanian deads. I thought I was doing SLDLs but it turns out I was doing Romanian deads. You will definitely feel it your hams if you do this.
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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by zackdarnell [/i]
[B]SLDL's
GM's
Pullthroughs
Romanian deads
Dimel deads
Those work great for my hams. [/B][/QUOTE]
IMO, leg curls should be an alternative to these!!!!!!
Thanks for the tips fellas, i'll give those exercises a good seeing to!
I am surprised nobody mentioned glute ham raises