Tagged: legs
THE GREATEST WORKOUT EVER!
When I was a young(er) lifter than I am now I used to eat up the muscle magazines that came to the local stores in my town. This, of course, was before the prevalence of the internet with instant information – whether it be true or false. Those magazines were gold! Continue reading
Bigger, Stronger Legs with Less Pain and Creatine Loading?
Bigger, Stronger Legs – Less Pain, More Gain
If I hear one more time that I have to squat to get bigger legs… The fact is, most people who use that line on others oftentimes have big, thick legs and are simply built to squat: short legs and torso. Their center of gravity is low, so they have the structural advantage to lift a heavy load without compromise.
If you are like me: tall, narrow hips, then you won’t be reaping too many benefits from the traditional squat. By overcompensating the heavy load (being tall), we tend to pitch to far forward and risk back and knee strain and injury. What’s a tall guy to do? Continue reading
How to Build: Tree Trunk Quads!
Have you ever seen Ronnie Coleman squat or leg press? How about Branch Warren’s intensity level during a leg workout, or Jay Cutler flexing his legs onstage in peak condition? Mighty, well built quadriceps is a true sign of utter power on a physique.
By Brad Borland, MA, CSCS
Huge, thickly developed, sweeping quads can dominate a bodybuilding show, differentiating you from the rest of the pack. It can make all the difference between a balanced, well proportioned aesthetically pleasing physique and a top–heavy, stick-legged candy apple body. Continue reading
