leggs
Novice Bodybuilder
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Post by leggs on Dec 19, 2007 18:06:15 GMT -5
hey i have been training for about 3 yrs and i would like to compete this summer im 170 @ 5'9 my weak area is my leggs i was wondering if doing cardio would hurt my legs size they are 22 plus need every inch thank you need advice
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Post by mrky03 on Dec 19, 2007 18:59:48 GMT -5
Personally I would recommend doing short duration HIT cardio if possible 8hrs. apart from your weight training. Also take a high quality whey isolate as well as creatine/dex. before and after training. Keep your workouts intense and heavy as possible also.
Just my personal opinion. I did traditional cardio this past year with good results but I feel like I lost too much leg size. I'll most likely go back to HIT cardio this year. Hope this helps.
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leggs
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Post by leggs on Dec 19, 2007 19:42:37 GMT -5
thank you this my first on this site you look great so you say high intense for short time will do talk to you soon
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leggs
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Post by leggs on Dec 19, 2007 20:38:17 GMT -5
building the inside of the quad what would you recommend
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Post by Tim Wescott on Dec 19, 2007 21:40:18 GMT -5
Welcome to the board....great having you here!!  Leg size goes fast for lots of people when doing pre-contest cardio. Great advice from Joel above and squat,squat,squat......then squat some more. Higher reps works best for most people(15-20). Adductor machine or wide stance squats for inner thighs..........preferably both! What`s your current leg routine looking like? |
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Post by beckie on Dec 20, 2007 2:31:37 GMT -5
It is difficult to build just one part of the quad by itself but squats and close feet leg press will hit that area quite well. If you are referring to the inside thigh(the adductors) then side lunges or plie squats are great for building that area. Welcome to the board!  Which competition are you aiming for and what class? |
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Post by Intensity on Dec 21, 2007 11:33:30 GMT -5
Welcome Leggs!
The "High Intensity Intervals Training" cardio approach has also been the solution for me:
- 14-20 minutes
- Approx 30 secs at an intensity of 9/10 fallowed by 1 min 30 secs at an intensity of 4/10
As fas as weight training goes, as Tim said, that would be great to see your routine but here are some suggestions:
- Do basic exercises (Squats, legs press, Hack squats, lunges)
- Work them regularly: 5-6 days if higher volume (more than 12 working sets) and 3-4 if lower volume (less than 12 sets)
- BE INTENSE
Good luck!
Mo
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