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11-01-2009, 04:13 PM
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Is it possible to build decent legs from just cycling?
If so I might ditch the squats.
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11-01-2009, 04:16 PM
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11-01-2009, 04:19 PM
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you can get em pretty toned and muscular but not big...
when i used to run distance my legs were ripped, but not thick...
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11-01-2009, 04:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drinkblatzbeer
you can get em pretty toned and muscular but not big...
when i used to run distance my legs were ripped, but not thick...
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What about to hill sprints on racing bike?
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11-01-2009, 04:21 PM
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yeah
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11-01-2009, 04:22 PM
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I mountainbike like crazy. I think it overdevelops the quads.. I have to do a zillion squats to balance things out!
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11-01-2009, 04:23 PM
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up to a point but mostly just builds endurance
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11-01-2009, 04:30 PM
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To those posting pics of cyclists, you fkn noobs, they squat too. They all have hectic weights programs + bike time.
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11-01-2009, 04:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redheadlaw7
I mountainbike like crazy. I think it overdevelops the quads.. I have to do a zillion squats to balance things out!
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Strong sarcasm to ironic ratio, it's different for woman cause they ride their bikes like sissies.
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11-01-2009, 04:31 PM
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Plus the monster quads shown above are of a track cyclist who does sprints, not a road cyclist doing long distance stuff. They still have decent legs, but nothing crazy, and would still be considered skinny for someone bodybuilding.
This is a general trend though, distance running/cycling= smaller legs, less weight; sprinting/track cycling= monsterous legs.
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11-01-2009, 04:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by first_second
What about to hill sprints on racing bike?
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that'll definitely build some muscle...going up hill doing anything is pretty strong...
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11-01-2009, 04:39 PM
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Back to fuking squatting I guess :/
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11-01-2009, 05:00 PM
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Quote:
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Back to fuking squatting I guess :/
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u say that like its a bad thing sen
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11-01-2009, 05:04 PM
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u say that like its a bad thing sen
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Not many people like squats, just trying to find good novel leg workout.
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11-01-2009, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Achilles87
yeah
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This are chris hoy's legs, he squats a lot
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11-01-2009, 05:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redheadlaw7
I mountainbike like crazy. I think it overdevelops the quads.. I have to do a zillion squats to balance things out!
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11-01-2009, 05:45 PM
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Perhaps.
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11-01-2009, 05:45 PM
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iam pretty sure alot of professional bikers also workout in the gym.
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11-01-2009, 05:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by first_second
If so I might ditch the squats.
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IMO, It depends on genetics. My bro and I rode a lot back in the day (250 miles a week). He had more thigh definition then I did when we were riding. I haven't been on a bike since Spring (burned out) and I've been hitting the weights since then. I feel that my legs have more mass to them, but they're not nearly as toned as they used to be. I'm going to get back on the saddle this winter. I miss those cool morning rides and grabbing a pastry with some coffee/espresso. I can live without the racing.
Phil, Giordana bibs are the way to go!
Chris Hoy is a beast. He squats and rides, but he specializes in the velodrome and sprints.
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11-01-2009, 05:54 PM
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Quote:
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iam pretty sure alot of professional bikers also workout in the gym.
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Nope.
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11-01-2009, 05:57 PM
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velodrome racing for sure, but squats and such are still needed
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11-01-2009, 05:57 PM
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With spd's you get a good all around leg work out. Biking is the only exercise that has forced my calves to grow
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11-01-2009, 05:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aufeld87
IMO, It depends on genetics. My bro and I rode a lot back in the day (250 miles a week). He had more thigh definition then I did when we were riding. I haven't been on a bike since Spring (burned out) and I've been hitting the weights since then. I feel that my legs have more mass to them, but they're not nearly as toned as they used to be. I'm going to get back on the saddle this winter. I miss those cool morning rides and grabbing a pastry with some coffee/espresso. I can live without the racing.
Phil, Giordana bibs are the way to go!
Chris Hoy is a beast. He squats and rides, but he specializes in the velodrome and sprints.
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Kool, I might only squat twice a week low volume and do about 20 miles a week biking, there's lots of hills in the UK.
Does 20 miles sound enough for starting off? Note I haven't done cardio in a long time.
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11-01-2009, 05:58 PM
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yes if you cycle up steep hills on the hardest gear.
cyclin on flat ground will do nothing.
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11-01-2009, 06:00 PM
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I see a lot of old mountain bike guys with big enough legs. Nothing crazy like a bodybuilder, but developed enough for most of the people on this site. I don't think they are out squatting like crazy either.
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11-01-2009, 06:01 PM
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The next **** who says the word "toned" gets negged.
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11-01-2009, 06:02 PM
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What hits the legs better, standing up or sitting down?
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11-01-2009, 06:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by first_second
Kool, I might only squat twice a week low volume and do about 20 miles a week biking, there's lots of hills in the UK.
Does 20 miles sound enough for starting off? Note I haven't done cardio in a long time.
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Yes. Start off small, and enjoy the ride.
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11-01-2009, 06:05 PM
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Quote:
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The next **** who says the word "toned" gets negged.
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thankkkyouuuu
i ****ing hate it when people use this word
like fat pricks say it
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11-01-2009, 06:05 PM
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Quote:
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What hits the legs better, standing up or sitting down?
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just cycle up a steep hill as fast as you can brah.
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