Leg day questions?!
jessicabeacom
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I have been reading a lot of articles on leg workouts. A couple of people say that they split their leg workout into two days as they are such a big part of the body.
What are your thoughts on this?
I love working legs and I am tempted to do this if yous have had some positive results..
What are your thoughts on this?
I love working legs and I am tempted to do this if yous have had some positive results..
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It depends. Are you following a specific program? For example, Stronglifts 5x5 has you working legs 3x/week. 5/3/1 is 2x/week. And then some people do it all in one session 1 day/week.
It all depends on what your goals are and what else you're doing.0 -
jessicabeacom wrote: »I have been reading a lot of articles on leg workouts. A couple of people say that they split their leg workout into two days as they are such a big part of the body.
What are your thoughts on this?
I love working legs and I am tempted to do this if yous have had some positive results..
I kinda do, but i'm working a custom program led by my strength coach.
I'll do squats on one session, then deadlifts on the other. Although for the last month, I've done deadlifts heavy, then box squats and light deadlifts for the other session, per week.0 -
I'm looking to build muscle and tone up my legs. And get a bigger butt
So far I am doing a standard leg workout:
Squats, leg press, leg curl, leg extension etc.
thanks dbmata
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You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.0
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Have you tried to squat and deadlift heavy in the same session?0
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You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.
Do you mean like do my full leg workout twice a week?
That sounds tempting but it usually would take me the full week for my legs to recover properly
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not if you start training them twice a week.jessicabeacom wrote: »You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.
Do you mean like do my full leg workout twice a week?
That sounds tempting but it usually would take me the full week for my legs to recover properly
seriously- you get over it. I was squatting 3 times a week last winter- it sucked- but it worked for my purposes.
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jessicabeacom wrote: »You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.
Do you mean like do my full leg workout twice a week?
That sounds tempting but it usually would take me the full week for my legs to recover properly
How long have you been a lifter?
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jessicabeacom wrote: »You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.
Do you mean like do my full leg workout twice a week?
That sounds tempting but it usually would take me the full week for my legs to recover properly
It would be helpful to know what program you're currently doing.0 -
I split quads from hams, give them two days rest between them - and three days from the start of the cycle again beginning with squats.jessicabeacom wrote: »I have been reading a lot of articles on leg workouts. A couple of people say that they split their leg workout into two days as they are such a big part of the body.
What are your thoughts on this?
I love working legs and I am tempted to do this if yous have had some positive results..
This spares me from injury since either one fatigues me so much in my worksets lifting around 75-85% of my max (i.e. squats as opposed to deadlifts).
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This is highly dependent on your program. A full body program is going to have you hitting your legs every workout...usually 3x weekly. Many traditional 4x split routines work the lower body 2x weekly...a 3x split might have you work them 1x one week and 2x the next week...0
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Yeah, if you're taking a full week to recover, then one (or more of a few things) could be better:
a) you're possibly not eating enough to properly recover
b) you're simply doing too much
c) you're lifting/exercising incorrectly
d) you haven't done it enough (like Jo mentioned - doing it more often usually helps)
As dracarys asked - what is your plan that you're doing?0 -
not if you start training them twice a week.jessicabeacom wrote: »You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.
Do you mean like do my full leg workout twice a week?
That sounds tempting but it usually would take me the full week for my legs to recover properly
seriously- you get over it. I was squatting 3 times a week last winter- it sucked- but it worked for my purposes.
Yup. It's amazing what we can get used to.
My first 2x deadlift session per week was rough, hurt for a long while, now it ain't no thing but a chicken wing.0 -
not if you start training them twice a week.jessicabeacom wrote: »You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.
Do you mean like do my full leg workout twice a week?
That sounds tempting but it usually would take me the full week for my legs to recover properly
seriously- you get over it. I was squatting 3 times a week last winter- it sucked- but it worked for my purposes.
Yup. It's amazing what we can get used to.
My first 2x deadlift session per week was rough, hurt for a long while, now it ain't no thing but a chicken wing.
Try 2x squat and deadlift heavy same session. Stimulate more HGH growth.
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not if you start training them twice a week.jessicabeacom wrote: »You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.
Do you mean like do my full leg workout twice a week?
That sounds tempting but it usually would take me the full week for my legs to recover properly
seriously- you get over it. I was squatting 3 times a week last winter- it sucked- but it worked for my purposes.
Thats interesting - I'm training legs three times a week on my current programme whilst I bulk but its getting to the stage where my legs are aching permanently and I'm thinking of going back to one leg day + deadlifts on a pull day/week when I cut. I'm actually wondering if its because I do an active job and am always on my feet/walking about.0 -
lol, you try it.yopeeps025 wrote: »
not if you start training them twice a week.jessicabeacom wrote: »You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.
Do you mean like do my full leg workout twice a week?
That sounds tempting but it usually would take me the full week for my legs to recover properly
seriously- you get over it. I was squatting 3 times a week last winter- it sucked- but it worked for my purposes.
Yup. It's amazing what we can get used to.
My first 2x deadlift session per week was rough, hurt for a long while, now it ain't no thing but a chicken wing.
Try 2x squat and deadlift heavy same session. Stimulate more HGH growth.
I'll do heavy high hip dl stance box squats, and then follow it with 405# DL, but it's a long, slow, and painful workout.
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As you can see, it is highly dependent on the person and their program. I squat 3x a week and deadlift once or twice, depending on how my days fall in any given week. (I'm following Stronglifts 5x5.)0
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lol, you try it.yopeeps025 wrote: »
not if you start training them twice a week.jessicabeacom wrote: »You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.
Do you mean like do my full leg workout twice a week?
That sounds tempting but it usually would take me the full week for my legs to recover properly
seriously- you get over it. I was squatting 3 times a week last winter- it sucked- but it worked for my purposes.
Yup. It's amazing what we can get used to.
My first 2x deadlift session per week was rough, hurt for a long while, now it ain't no thing but a chicken wing.
Try 2x squat and deadlift heavy same session. Stimulate more HGH growth.
I'll do heavy high hip dl stance box squats, and then follow it with 405# DL, but it's a long, slow, and painful workout.
You remember how I said I was not following 5/3/1 properly. I was in a sense doing two heavy days in one sessions so I actually have done it for 3 months of squats and deadlifts heavy in same session. LOL its ok you got me in the high volume range though. I have not trained high volume in like 6 months though.0 -
yopeeps025 wrote: »
not if you start training them twice a week.jessicabeacom wrote: »You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.
Do you mean like do my full leg workout twice a week?
That sounds tempting but it usually would take me the full week for my legs to recover properly
seriously- you get over it. I was squatting 3 times a week last winter- it sucked- but it worked for my purposes.
Yup. It's amazing what we can get used to.
My first 2x deadlift session per week was rough, hurt for a long while, now it ain't no thing but a chicken wing.
Try 2x squat and deadlift heavy same session. Stimulate more HGH growth.
I wouldn't go toe to toe with DB's fu*ked up scheduling/training- he's sh!ts crazy. not even going to lie.
But that being said- I raise your squat and dead session to my Squat, Bench, Squat Bench sessions. =P
it is NOT a long term program- 6 weeks. 18 workouts. they say you can keep going if you want- but most people can't realistically make it that long. it sucks d!ck. Was a simple work outThats interesting - I'm training legs three times a week on my current programme whilst I bulk but its getting to the stage where my legs are aching permanently and I'm thinking of going back to one leg day + deadlifts on a pull day/week when I cut. I'm actually wondering if its because I do an active job and am always on my feet/walking about.
1 x 20 squat
1 x 20 supine DB pull overs
15 Stiff leg deads
and I don't remember the other 3 lifts- they were accessory lifts of only 15 reps anyway- big lift was the squat.
I never dreaded going to the gym as badly as I did during that workout- the psychological pre-torture was.... tangible. one of the hardest programs I have ever done.0 -
_dracarys_ wrote: »jessicabeacom wrote: »You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.
Do you mean like do my full leg workout twice a week?
That sounds tempting but it usually would take me the full week for my legs to recover properly
It would be helpful to know what program you're currently doing.
Even more helpful to know how many weeks she's been lifting. You guess first and I'll take the under0 -
_dracarys_ wrote: »jessicabeacom wrote: »You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.
Do you mean like do my full leg workout twice a week?
That sounds tempting but it usually would take me the full week for my legs to recover properly
It would be helpful to know what program you're currently doing.
Even more helpful to know how many weeks she's been lifting. You guess first and I'll take the under
I'm gonna say 20 days.0 -
_dracarys_ wrote: »jessicabeacom wrote: »You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.
Do you mean like do my full leg workout twice a week?
That sounds tempting but it usually would take me the full week for my legs to recover properly
It would be helpful to know what program you're currently doing.
Even more helpful to know how many weeks she's been lifting. You guess first and I'll take the under
From the OP we are on a customized program made by OP. Now for the duration of time under some weight is what we have no idea about.
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_dracarys_ wrote: »_dracarys_ wrote: »jessicabeacom wrote: »You're probably not far enough along to where such specific training would benefit you. But you can always switch to a program that has 2 (full) leg days per week.
Do you mean like do my full leg workout twice a week?
That sounds tempting but it usually would take me the full week for my legs to recover properly
It would be helpful to know what program you're currently doing.
Even more helpful to know how many weeks she's been lifting. You guess first and I'll take the under
I'm gonna say 20 days.
Under!0 -
LOL our crazy workouts. I raise you to Bench press, Overhead press, jump rope High intensity Circuit train it. I got around to third bench set since I was still increasing weight and it went for only 3 reps and I was expect close to 10 reps. I could not rep out a OHP more than once and I was expecting 4 reps. Also on the third round.
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I've been lifting for two months on a custom program.
Thank you so much for the information!0 -
Longer than I expected, good to hear. Who made this program?jessicabeacom wrote: »I've been lifting for two months on a custom program.
Thank you so much for the information!
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yopeeps025 wrote: »
LOL our crazy workouts. I raise you to Bench press, Overhead press, jump rope High intensity Circuit train it. I got around to third bench set since I was still increasing weight and it went for only 3 reps and I was expect close to 10 reps. I could not rep out a OHP more than once and I was expecting 4 reps. Also on the third round.
Thanks to my shoulders, it's hard to decently OHP. Jump rope? That can suck it. I'm not some 12 year old school girl.0 -
Longer than I expected, good to hear. Who made this program?jessicabeacom wrote: »I've been lifting for two months on a custom program.
Thank you so much for the information!
Personal trainer in my local gym.
If you guys have any other workouts you would recommend for building muscle I would love to hear them
I feel it has taken me the two months to find my feet, my strengths and weaknesses and to get my form right.
I am open to new ideas, tips and exercises.0 -
jessicabeacom wrote: »
Longer than I expected, good to hear. Who made this program?jessicabeacom wrote: »I've been lifting for two months on a custom program.
Thank you so much for the information!
Personal trainer in my local gym.
If you guys have any other workouts you would recommend for building muscle I would love to hear them
I feel it has taken me the two months to find my feet, my strengths and weaknesses and to get my form right.
I am open to new ideas, tips and exercises.
What exercises does your program have?
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