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Weekly Discussion Thread #13
RyanF
Member
- My thighs are bigger than my calves 
Calves are pretty minuscule, but they're getting better now that I don't neglect them all the time. Still takes a lot of work to get not a lot of results, though.
- Mostly variations of squat, deadlift and calf raise, with some Nordic leg curls when I can fit them into the program. I use front squats, high bar, low bar; conventional deadlifts, RDLs/SLDLs/goodmornings, and sometimes deficit/block deadlifts. When I'm at the uni gym, sometimes I'll do leg press. I'll normally train my lower body 2-3 days/wk through a combination of rep ranges -- anywhere between 1-20 reps, and sometimes even higher reps than that.
- Ignoring the people who don't train legs, common problems I see are people training as though their quadriceps are the entirety of their legs (or, similarly, having a "just squat" attitude), not keeping things balanced, and neglecting calves or doing "calf" exercises that don't put a great load through the calves. Technique is also a common problem, but that's not specific to any one body part.
- More consistency with my calf training.
Calves are pretty minuscule, but they're getting better now that I don't neglect them all the time. Still takes a lot of work to get not a lot of results, though.- Mostly variations of squat, deadlift and calf raise, with some Nordic leg curls when I can fit them into the program. I use front squats, high bar, low bar; conventional deadlifts, RDLs/SLDLs/goodmornings, and sometimes deficit/block deadlifts. When I'm at the uni gym, sometimes I'll do leg press. I'll normally train my lower body 2-3 days/wk through a combination of rep ranges -- anywhere between 1-20 reps, and sometimes even higher reps than that.
- Ignoring the people who don't train legs, common problems I see are people training as though their quadriceps are the entirety of their legs (or, similarly, having a "just squat" attitude), not keeping things balanced, and neglecting calves or doing "calf" exercises that don't put a great load through the calves. Technique is also a common problem, but that's not specific to any one body part.
- More consistency with my calf training.
steveP
Well-known member
Pretty much my thoughts. People just don't put any time or effort into training hamstrings and calves. Some half-assed leg curls and calf raises at the end of a leg workout just doesn't cut it.
Since I've added a dedicated day to hamstrings (stiff legged deadlifts, leg curl, single leg curl, glute-ham raise) and calves, my deadlift improved a lot.
The other problem is people ego lifting and going so heavy that they aren't working the muscle as much as to not staple themselves to the ground.
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spartacus
Well-known member
I have being getting my leg power up a bit. Up to 2.45m for standing long jump after being under 2.2m earlier in year.
I do lunges (standing and walking), stepups 60cm high, single leg extensions, single leg curls, calf raises (standing and seated).
ln recent weeks, lots of standing long jumps and light bounding, and strides as I get my body used to sprinting again.
I do lunges (standing and walking), stepups 60cm high, single leg extensions, single leg curls, calf raises (standing and seated).
ln recent weeks, lots of standing long jumps and light bounding, and strides as I get my body used to sprinting again.
most people like the sookie above me dont squat.thats the biggest problem.humbly speaking,being the best raw natty squatter on this mostly legless website gives me the authority to speak gruffly on this matter.
for the knock kneed legs i recommend the trolov program where u reach in between ur legs and check if there is actually something there then get busy in the rack.very simple basic program.
for the knock kneed legs i recommend the trolov program where u reach in between ur legs and check if there is actually something there then get busy in the rack.very simple basic program.
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sounds like ballet class is a lot of fun.no pics tho pls,you in a leotard..ive just eaten.
steveP
Well-known member
Well they aren't getting anywhere near full ROM, combined with their lower back and glutes hitching the weight up.
Now you have changed it to not full ROM. No mention of the before.
Most people complaining about others using too much weight are just making excuses for their own shitty lifts.
spartacus
Well-known member
shrek, I think it is time. this guy is a fucking loony.
steveP
Well-known member
Too much weight and not enough ROM is inherently linked. Otherwise the lift would be perfect.
I'm not arguing ROM. You never mentioned that before.
Grunta
Packing a Huge Member
And then you wake up, in your cosy little padded cell wearing a strait jacket and dribbling from one side of your mouth.
now now theres no need to swear,a simple mr looney will suffice.