Best workout for leg sweeps

[pkirk330]

I havent been able to workout my legs for about a year and a half due to some knee problems. They are still large but nowhere near the size they were before.

When i was working out my legs very hard in the past i never really did anything for proportion or shape just strictly for size. This time however, id like to develop them better and i think my weakest spot would have to be my sweeps.

[pkirk330]

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[SuicideGripMe]

I had the same question, specifically for standing sweeps. I can manage the off balance part, but I can't finish the move. I was told that I didn't have the strength specifically for the move, sweeping backwards. No suggestions were given; a just figure it out kind of secret. Feeling like a mouse trying to fall a tree. And yes, I'm a newbie at jujitsu.

^ He's talking about bodybuilding...

Anyways, you gotta build up the quads. That is best done IMO with high rep leg pressing, front squats, and machine hack squats.

[DYTrainer]

What I have found for producing the most bang-for-your buck:

1) Front Squats. A little awkward at first, but after a few times no long the case. Greater depth is easily accomplished (vs back squat) even if flexibility is lacking. Easier on the back as well. I aim for 12-15 reps
2) Uni-lateral leg press. I found that doing them uni-laterally allows for the greatest range of motion, while maintaining proper form ( ie lower back staying put and not rounding). Also like to do some uni-lateral work to make sure my dominant side isn't doing more of the work. 12-15 again
3) Leg extensions. By this time the quads are pretty fried, so dont need much weight which is good since this exercise can be problematic for some. More than likely for those that use mass amounts of weight and do a swinging motion. 15-20 reps

Controlled reps, try to maintain form as best you can, and make sure your mind-muscle connection is as strong as it could be and your good to go. Also, if you are looking to put on mass make sure you are in a calorie surplus.