Massive Quads Workout



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To some the most dreaded workout of the week, and the least favourite body part to work. For me its the opposite. I love legs. I push the most weight, I get a greater high, and who doesn’t want big legs??!

Throughout my quest to build bigger quads there is much debate on what exercise builds better quads. Front squats, back squats, sumo squats, leg presses, lunges, and the list can go on and on.

For myself I have found a successful routine and the exercise that really builds my quads and I feel like I do get a better pump and a better contraction.

The exercise is: The leg press.

Now remember we are talking quad development. Not overall leg development. For that hands down would be squats.

I personally like this exercise for 2 main reasons.

1) I can lift a lot of weight
2) My lower back stays fresh and doesn’t hurt so when I move to squats I can do a heavier weight

Other reasons as to why I find the leg press is great for overall “quad development” are:

- various foot placements work different areas
- more control for constant tension
- limited engagement of other muscles
- very easy for drop sets
- the pump

There are other reasons but I’m sure the point has be received.

Here is an example of a leg day that I just finished:

Quad extensions
4 x 15, 12, 10, 8 ( 4 sets of 15 / 4 sets of 12 / 4 sets of 10 / 4 sets of 8 )

Leg press
4 x 15, 12, 12, 10 plus drop set on final set

Squats
5 x 15 , 12, 10, 8, 8

* 3 warm up sets to get to working weight are performed at the beginning of each exercise. As reps decrease weights are increased.

As always in good health

This workout is currently being done by Bodybuilding Expert Curtis Thompson


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2 Comments

  1. Jeff says:
    February 12, 2012 at 10:26 pm
    So you do 16 sets of leg ext.?
    Reply
    • Curtis says:
      February 15, 2012 at 2:20 am
      ummm that is a slight mistake!
      2-3 warm up sets followed by 4 sets.
      rep ranges from 15, 12, 10 , 8 by the fourth set. with the weight going up after each set.
      Reply

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