Leg Problems

[lazslo1982]

I have been at it for a month. My Upper body workouts are doing great. I feel Sore. With my lower body workouts Im not feeling it at all. My regiment is simple. It may be wrong but here is my program

Quads Leg extension Reps 12 10 8 6 rest in between rest. 12 reps for leg press then leg extension again till I can no longer attempt

Ham- DB Deadlifts lying curls same as quad

Calves- Angled Calf raises and extensions

Is it just harder to work the legs because of the walking we do? I blew many more months without education. I just dont want to waist that time again.

Thanks for any help.

[Rasputin4]

It's probably your exercise selection. The leg curls and extensions are isolation movements and should only be used to finish your legs off after doing compounds, if you need them at all. db deadlifts aren't going to let the legs lifts what they are capable of, try a bb and i guarantee you'll lift FAR more and then there's something wrong if your muscles don't feel fatigued. The leg press isn't a bad movement, but back or front squats would do you better because the leg press takes stabilizers mostly out of the equation. I guarantee if you do 3x10 or 5x5 front/back squats and deadlifts (conventional or sumo style) your legs will feel it. If you have the energy left, then throw in some leg press or lunges.

[godsamurai]

hit it twice a week and go as much as heavy as you can. I have big leg and it worked, well still working.
also try low bar squat if you haven't, it hits your ham and glute pretty good. I'm doing low bar squat currently and been doing for year+. you probably want to add sitted ham curl too.
my max squat is about 380pds by the way.

[Hoorayforpoopoo]

Where are your squats?? I agree with what Rasputin mentioned about finishing with isolation movements after compound excersises. You are on your legs all day, every day. For you to see results, you have to hit them hard. Squats are a must!

[Lefticle]

Where are your squats?? I agree with what Rasputin mentioned about finishing with isolation movements after compound excersises. You are on your legs all day, every day. For you to see results, you have to hit them hard. Squats are a must!

I have never heard a larger pile of poo poo.

Squats are not a must.

[Rasputin4]

I have never heard a larger pile of poo poo.

Squats are not a must.

I agree that they are not a must, but they are one of the most efficient leg builders out there.

That doesn't mean we must be talking about the back squat, it could be the front squat or bb hack squat.

In any case, isos and machine work is not the way to go.

[Lefticle]

I agree that they are not a must, but they are one of the most efficient leg builders out there.

That doesn't mean we must be talking about the back squat, it could be the front squat or bb hack squat.

In any case, isos and machine work is not the way to go.

How could you possibly make such a ridiculous statement without knowing what his goals are?

[Partyrocking]

I would suggest doing different exercises. Many options: lunges, step ups, bulgarian split squats, deadlifts, rdls, cleans, squats, goblet squats, front squats, zercher squats, jump squats, pistol squats, skater squats, etc

[StankyDrawz]

Real men do squats.