Did a quick search but did not find the answers i wanted, Im interested to know what would be a good way to build my quads up.
Ive thin thighs (20.8 inc)
currently i do back squats in my program which is a fullbody 3X a week.
Question: Should i swap back squats to front squats? or should i keep back squating until i reach 1.5X bw??
currently squatting 80 kg 3 sets of 8 reps.
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Thread: Quad Development>>front squat?
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10-16-2007, 03:28 AM #1
Quad Development>>front squat?
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10-16-2007, 03:33 AM #2
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10-16-2007, 03:34 AM #3
It really depends on your preference, but most people will say front squats definitely build their quads more than back squats. Of course back squats will still build your quads. I personally only do back squats, but I also do very deep hack squats and feet together @ the bottom of the panel leg presses (works more quads) and I havent had any problems with leg size.
So in the end it's really up to you. Give front squats a try next leg day, see how you like them. You can always do front squats one week back squats the next, or however you feel. It's all up to you man"The best activities for your health are pumping and humping" -Arnold Schwarzenegger
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10-16-2007, 03:40 AM #4
tried hack squats and did not really like them, they felt to akward because im long limbed
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i tried front squats the other day was only doing 50kg, not sure how heavy ill be able to go on them as they made my shoulders sore from the bar (maybe i get used to that). Cool thanks for the reply's.
You dont think i should push to squat more first..then mix it up with fronts and leg presses??No Pain---No Gain
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10-16-2007, 03:46 AM #5
About the hacksquats feeling weird just try putting your feet further infront of you, I have real long legs and I put my feet out pretty far.
I didn't really like the way front squats felt on my shoulders either, and when I did them olympic front squat style it hurt my wrists. I have heard that doing them on a smith machine works pretty well, but if you do that you definitely want to keep normal squats and just add in the smith machine from squat.
You are going to get results either way, so in the end it's all about seeing how you feel. Do whatever kills your legs more"The best activities for your health are pumping and humping" -Arnold Schwarzenegger
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10-16-2007, 03:48 AM #6
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Front squats are definitely harder to execute than back squats so you would really need to concentrate on your form.
I would say if you can press more out with back squats then stick to them, build up your weight and take it from there
however you need to find what works for you if you find that back squats aren't building up your size as you want to then go for front squats the only way you are going to do this though is to give each exercise it's chance to work, you're not going to know if it's working after a week (know what I mean?)
I would start to include leg presses now
if you don't find hack squats comfortable then don't do them simple or listen to Dylan above as he has the long limb issue and knows what he's talking about
yeah I don't seem to the long limb problemLast edited by Mindi911; 10-16-2007 at 03:51 AM.
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10-16-2007, 03:55 AM #8
cheers ill have to try hacks again to see how they go
yeah..not sure about leg press they seem wierd due to the lower range of motion compared to squats..think i just need to do them consistently for a while to judge the gains.
I know what you mean about judging an exercise over a longer period then a week
Its just the squats seem to have helped my hamstrings and glutes..but i really want to add mass to those quads!!!
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think i might add in leg press/ hack squats when not at gym.
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10-16-2007, 04:05 AM #9
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when doing your cardio you could incorporate cycling - you're in Oz you have good weather so go out doors, cycling up hill will definitely help work your quads.
Try adding some sprints into your cardio as well (think an athlete's legs) you could do the sprint between two lines to a buzzer thingie (bad description I know)
add lunges - yes I know most guys don't do these buy they definitely work those quads.Perfection in mind, perfect body!
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