Leg size/definition

[Gooner498]

Hi,
Just wondering if there is a difference between training for leg size or definition or is it just a matter of diet? Size = more calories whilst definition = less. Are there any specific exercises which are more suited to size and more which are more suited to definition?
Thanks

[FaIIen]

Your muscle mass can increase and decrease, the same goes for fat. That's it.

[Shihanlifter]

Hi,
Just wondering if there is a difference between training for leg size or definition or is it just a matter of diet? Size = more calories whilst definition = less

Correct. Training with high volume is also conducive to hypertrophy.

[Garage Rat]

Certainly for size in general which includes legs eating more helps.
How someone gains that size can different from person to person.
Some respond to heavy weight lower reps others to higher rep protocols.
Scientifically speaking it may also depend on the ratio of fast and slow twitch muscle fibers.
From personal observation with myself and others through my years of training more people tend to respond with hypertrophy to higher reps anywhere from 8-20 reps.
Doing these reps though doesn't mean going light it should be close to what ever you could do for what ever rep scheme you choose.
So if you can do say a max 20x 200 pounds you might go with 175 to 185 and hit 20x.
Intensity also can help.
Lower reps with less rest time between sets or drop sets going from heavier to lighter with having a partner strip the weight off when no more reps can be done and continue the set with the lighter weight.
Triple drop sets can be brutal.
Imo the higher reps may be better for definition because you have more time under tension there fore your burning more calories and breathing hard.
It's not to say you can't get defined with heavy weight you just need to be on a strict diet.

[TheUnderdog83]

Hi,
Just wondering if there is a difference between training for leg size or definition or is it just a matter of diet? Size = more calories whilst definition = less. Are there any specific exercises which are more suited to size and more which are more suited to definition?
Thanks

You’ve got the idea, eat in a slight surplus to grow muscles size, then eat at a slight calorie deficit to cut off the fat and show definition.

[lolilol1987]

Eat more for muscle gain and then cut the calories.

[DrBulkenstein]

Its not all about the amount of food you eat. How you train is essential too. High weight low rep ranges has been proven to build strength while lighter weight higher rep range has been proven to induce hypertrophy.

[serhandmn]

bu doğru..

[Shihanlifter]

Its not all about the amount of food you eat. How you train is essential too. High weight low rep ranges has been proven to build strength while lighter weight higher rep range has been proven to induce hypertrophy.

Hypertrophy is influenced by total workload rather than specific rep range, but higher reps allow you to get in sufficient volume in a more time-efficient manner. So you're partly correct.

Strength is best trained in lower rep ranges though; you're spot on there.