My legs wont grow...
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...and for learning more about why a particular member came out swinging with admonishment based on faulty facts and covers for it calling it "tough love".
Maybe I should add that I train out of one of the top powerlifting gyms in the US. We have many world and US record holders, as well as many competitive bodybuilders, some of which I have done programming for.
With all due respect, most suggestions in this thread are way off. Most responses so far have been straight off the pages of Muscle and Fiction. Lack of volume is rarely an issue for beginners. If this was the case, Crossfitters would be HUUUGE. 25 reps of squat (5x5) is more than enough volume. Most of the lifters in my gym do less than 10 "working" reps in a workout. Of course they do accessory work too, but they have also been training for years.
Stress is the name of the game. Some do it by lifting a few heavy sets, some spend 1.5 hours in the gym on the leg extension machine. Both will get results, but the previous is definitely more efficient.
PS we don't even have a leg extension, leg curl, or calf raise machine in the gym; and I think most of our lifters are doing just fine.
So you're saying that OP should keep doing what he's been doing with his 5x5? The very thing that OP has said isn't working for him? I'm confused as to what your actual advice for OP is...as the things you told him to stop doing are things that he says he isn't doing, and the things you're telling him to do are what he's already doing.
The progress isn't flawed.
I'm assuming OP is throwing his leg day in after his 3rd chest and bicep day. I am also assuming OP lacks ROM and TUT when doing squats.
Lifting upper body is easy, lifting legs is hard. I think the primary issue is a lack of desire.
3-5 sets, 1-5 reps, full ROM, 3-0-1 tempo, 60-120 second rest....throw in some splits squats or prowler pushes (if available)....out of the gym in 45 minutes.0 -
Is jumping a thing? When I used to jump a lot for like 2-3 hours every friday night and then 1-2 hours per week my thighs were Hyooge. Most girls on my team too. Think cheerleader, and volleyball thighs. Lot's of jump, lot's of leg. IDK just something I noticed.0
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...for advice that is relevant to my interests...
...and for learning more about why a particular member came out swinging with admonishment based on faulty facts and covers for it calling it "tough love".
Maybe I should add that I train out of one of the top powerlifting gyms in the US. We have many world and US record holders, as well as many competitive bodybuilders, some of which I have done programming for.
With all due respect, most suggestions in this thread are way off. Most responses so far have been straight off the pages of Muscle and Fiction. Lack of volume is rarely an issue for beginners. If this was the case, Crossfitters would be HUUUGE. 25 reps of squat (5x5) is more than enough volume. Most of the lifters in my gym do less than 10 "working" reps in a workout. Of course they do accessory work too, but they have also been training for years.
Stress is the name of the game. Some do it by lifting a few heavy sets, some spend 1.5 hours in the gym on the leg extension machine. Both will get results, but the previous is definitely more efficient.
PS we don't even have a leg extension, leg curl, or calf raise machine in the gym; and I think most of our lifters are doing just fine.
So you're saying that OP should keep doing what he's been doing with his 5x5? The very thing that OP has said isn't working for him? I'm confused as to what your actual advice for OP is...as the things you told him to stop doing are things that he says he isn't doing, and the things you're telling him to do are what he's already doing.
The progress isn't flawed.
I'm assuming OP is throwing his leg day in after his 3rd chest and bicep day. I am also assuming OP lacks ROM and TUT when doing squats.
Lifting upper body is easy, lifting legs is hard. I think the primary issue is a lack of desire.
3-5 sets, 1-5 reps, full ROM, 3-0-1 tempo, 60-120 second rest....throw in some splits squats or prowler pushes (if available)....out of the gym in 45 minutes.
I love assuming stuff. It makes life interesting. For instance, I'm assuming that a group of monkeys have gotten together and are playing Dance Dance Revolution on your keyboard. It is the only logical explanation that I can come up with as to why you are responding to the OP the way you are.
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In...
...for advice that is relevant to my interests...
...and for learning more about why a particular member came out swinging with admonishment based on faulty facts and covers for it calling it "tough love".
Maybe I should add that I train out of one of the top powerlifting gyms in the US. We have many world and US record holders, as well as many competitive bodybuilders, some of which I have done programming for.
With all due respect, most suggestions in this thread are way off. Most responses so far have been straight off the pages of Muscle and Fiction. Lack of volume is rarely an issue for beginners. If this was the case, Crossfitters would be HUUUGE. 25 reps of squat (5x5) is more than enough volume. Most of the lifters in my gym do less than 10 "working" reps in a workout. Of course they do accessory work too, but they have also been training for years.
Stress is the name of the game. Some do it by lifting a few heavy sets, some spend 1.5 hours in the gym on the leg extension machine. Both will get results, but the previous is definitely more efficient.
PS we don't even have a leg extension, leg curl, or calf raise machine in the gym; and I think most of our lifters are doing just fine.
So you're saying that OP should keep doing what he's been doing with his 5x5? The very thing that OP has said isn't working for him? I'm confused as to what your actual advice for OP is...as the things you told him to stop doing are things that he says he isn't doing, and the things you're telling him to do are what he's already doing.
The progress isn't flawed.
I'm assuming OP is throwing his leg day in after his 3rd chest and bicep day. I am also assuming OP lacks ROM and TUT when doing squats.
Lifting upper body is easy, lifting legs is hard. I think the primary issue is a lack of desire.
3-5 sets, 1-5 reps, full ROM, 3-0-1 tempo, 60-120 second rest....throw in some splits squats or prowler pushes (if available)....out of the gym in 45 minutes.
:huh:
His OP says he works legs twice per week and he later gives his reps ranges. Not sure why you are making all these wild assumptions.0 -
In...
...for advice that is relevant to my interests...
...and for learning more about why a particular member came out swinging with admonishment based on faulty facts and covers for it calling it "tough love".
Maybe I should add that I train out of one of the top powerlifting gyms in the US. We have many world and US record holders, as well as many competitive bodybuilders, some of which I have done programming for.
With all due respect, most suggestions in this thread are way off. Most responses so far have been straight off the pages of Muscle and Fiction. Lack of volume is rarely an issue for beginners. If this was the case, Crossfitters would be HUUUGE. 25 reps of squat (5x5) is more than enough volume. Most of the lifters in my gym do less than 10 "working" reps in a workout. Of course they do accessory work too, but they have also been training for years.
Stress is the name of the game. Some do it by lifting a few heavy sets, some spend 1.5 hours in the gym on the leg extension machine. Both will get results, but the previous is definitely more efficient.
PS we don't even have a leg extension, leg curl, or calf raise machine in the gym; and I think most of our lifters are doing just fine.
So you're saying that OP should keep doing what he's been doing with his 5x5? The very thing that OP has said isn't working for him? I'm confused as to what your actual advice for OP is...as the things you told him to stop doing are things that he says he isn't doing, and the things you're telling him to do are what he's already doing.
The progress isn't flawed.
I'm assuming OP is throwing his leg day in after his 3rd chest and bicep day. I am also assuming OP lacks ROM and TUT when doing squats.
Lifting upper body is easy, lifting legs is hard. I think the primary issue is a lack of desire.
3-5 sets, 1-5 reps, full ROM, 3-0-1 tempo, 60-120 second rest....throw in some splits squats or prowler pushes (if available)....out of the gym in 45 minutes.
You know there's tough love and then there's just douche. Why are you assuming now that his form is wrong and his desire isn't there. If he makes upper body progress he must have some kind of ganas in him. Who are you to question someone's heart. That's like pretty carried away if you ask me.
I could see if you were his trainer and saw his form or even watched something he posted in that regard but you are talking like you're his big bro and you know everything about him and you're coming off like such a jerk. Really. I think you are probably being at least functionally if not literally ignored by the OP by now and might wanna take your type of "motivation" back to your wall or group or wherever people put up with your type of ish. Leave the "kid" alone already.0 -
I feel ya. My quads are that of a female, 21". I'm cutting fat before my bulk. Can't wait to hit 6% so I can gain size. 9 more weeks.0
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I thought this thread was going to be about a person who wanted to get taller.0
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In...
...for advice that is relevant to my interests...
...and for learning more about why a particular member came out swinging with admonishment based on faulty facts and covers for it calling it "tough love".
Maybe I should add that I train out of one of the top powerlifting gyms in the US. We have many world and US record holders, as well as many competitive bodybuilders, some of which I have done programming for.
With all due respect, most suggestions in this thread are way off. Most responses so far have been straight off the pages of Muscle and Fiction. Lack of volume is rarely an issue for beginners. If this was the case, Crossfitters would be HUUUGE. 25 reps of squat (5x5) is more than enough volume. Most of the lifters in my gym do less than 10 "working" reps in a workout. Of course they do accessory work too, but they have also been training for years.
Stress is the name of the game. Some do it by lifting a few heavy sets, some spend 1.5 hours in the gym on the leg extension machine. Both will get results, but the previous is definitely more efficient.
PS we don't even have a leg extension, leg curl, or calf raise machine in the gym; and I think most of our lifters are doing just fine.
So you're saying that OP should keep doing what he's been doing with his 5x5? The very thing that OP has said isn't working for him? I'm confused as to what your actual advice for OP is...as the things you told him to stop doing are things that he says he isn't doing, and the things you're telling him to do are what he's already doing.
The progress isn't flawed.
I'm assuming OP is throwing his leg day in after his 3rd chest and bicep day. I am also assuming OP lacks ROM and TUT when doing squats.
Lifting upper body is easy, lifting legs is hard. I think the primary issue is a lack of desire.
3-5 sets, 1-5 reps, full ROM, 3-0-1 tempo, 60-120 second rest....throw in some splits squats or prowler pushes (if available)....out of the gym in 45 minutes.
You know there's tough love and then there's just douche. Why are you assuming now that his form is wrong and his desire isn't there. If he makes upper body progress he must have some kind of ganas in him. Who are you to question someone's heart. That's like pretty carried away if you ask me.
I could see if you were his trainer and saw his form or even watched something he posted in that regard but you are talking like you're his big bro and you know everything about him and you're coming off like such a jerk. Really. I think you are probably being at least functionally if not literally ignored by the OP by now and might wanna take your type of "motivation" back to your wall or group or wherever people put up with your type of ish. Leave the "kid" alone already.
Not in the slightest. I'm offering advice, OP (and whoever else) can take it however he/they want.
- His program is a proven routine for adding strength and size, so we know that's not the problem.
- He has been adding size to his upper body, so we can rule out genetics and nutrition.
- There is no such thing as Chicken Leg Disorder, so that's out the window.
We're left with improper implementation of the program and/or lack desire. It's probably not what OP wants to hear, but there is nothing else to blame.0 -
Nope Those threads aren't allowed here, they delete them.I thought this thread was going to be about a person who wanted to get taller.0 -
I would have to agree with others to increase the rep range a bit. See if that works for you. I have chicken leg syndrome too (runs in the family). Father's side has chicken legs while my mother's side have muscular upper bodies. Some people will respond better for size in a higher rep range (like me) for legs. You might be one of those.0
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High volume training. Legs were tough for me too. So I started to do sets of 20-25 reps for squats and leg press. For hamstrings I did about 15 reps. I did still include reps of 6-8 but only on the last couple of sets. Usually I did 5-8 sets for each exercise. It has worked for me.I've been weight training now for the last year and a half. I've come a long way from what I used to be. My upper body is definitely improving BUT
My legs are still the same size as they were before I started training. Maybe a tiny tiny tiny bit bigger, but not very noticable. I train them twice a week, deadlifts, squats and calf raises.
I don't want to be one of these guys with a huge upper bodies with chicken legs.
Any advice?
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Not enough reps for sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. Good enough for myofibril hypertrophy. Increase your reps to 8-25 reps.135x5
185x5
225x5
275x5
315x3-5
This is my deadlift routine.
And I do 5x5 with squats
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I thought this thread was going to be about a person who wanted to get taller.
no, those are the Pilates and Barre threads0 -
I thought this thread was going to be about a person who wanted to get taller.
no, those are the Pilates and Barre threads
Love me some pilates, I'm aiming for 5'10"!!!0 -
Cop out for those who aren't willing to work hard enough for gains or is complacent. Increasing knowledge does make a difference. The OP's current regimen is for strength and not sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. He's gotten suggestions that are correct to achieve it.Sorry to say that everyone can't have perfect bodies no matter how much they work out. After all the lifting and protein eating, if you aren't gaining in your legs, then you probably never will. I say you should just get used to your legs and learn to work with what you got. We all have imperfections that can't be fixed, luckily, you can cover yours up if you want to.
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Perhaps the OP could have a crack at MMS? It's got some 20 Rep Back Squat Sets in it. If that doesn't make your wheels grow, nothing will (I haven't tried this one personally though, although it always gets good feedback from people who have)
All Pro is a solid choice for mass. If you're beyond hacking a LP, then he also has a couple of intermediate routines that might be up your alley.
It's all about eating enough at the end of the day. Get on a higher rep range routine and eat about 4000 a day. If things don't start to move in the leg department, I'd be surprised.0 -
1. My GD eyes are bleeding...
2. Another thread full of jocks and gurus who need to climb all over each other to make a friggin point on an internet forum and talking to each other in a manner they wouldn't in person. So masculine and macho.
3. Lots of straight up unfounded and some complete bullshhh advice...
4. I was skimming and didn't want to get much more blood on my new Mac. But about 3 pages in I finally saw my first hint of real truth, from someone with Ginger in their name, for all of you macho gurus.
5. Looking through the past 7 days of the OP's diet log shows him leaving about 2500 or so calories on the table. And that's at a surprisingly low maintenance goal of 2700 or so. In order to grow you must sustain an anabolic environment not just diddle daddle around it and come and go and flirt with it.
6. 5 lbs of weight in a month is too much? I guess we don't understand how water plays into weight....surely we do? Geez.
7 Rep range for strength vs hypertrophy is so full of bro science bull shhh it's not even worth stressing about on here. What difference does rep range matter if you're not using appropriate weight and speed and over all intensity for either goal, and eating properly, for either goal? Changing intensity won't do jack but recycle tissue if the surplus and positive nitrogen balance isn't there!
8. You can't have your cake and eat it too. How much weight are you willing to gain? You 're going to gain some weight and some fat. So get on with eating like you're trying to actually grow and not like you're trying to grow a little bit without adding fat.
9. Yes you might need to flat out go to some very very painful, uncomfortable places with your leg work in order to get what you want. I don't know if that's the case or not but many have tried to. There should be a balance between strength and hypertrophy "approach" You can't get stronger without getting more size at some point, and vice versa. Again we don't know where you're at, but if you haven't spent some time around 90% it's time you did...perhaps. The power of the single rep set is lost with body builders...many times.
We don't know what your total output is for the day, what kind of expenditure you have at work or during your day, any extra curricular activities, etc. and if your weights and protocol or truly where they need to be. But the rest of this shhhh in this thread was funny. But....the Fitness Industry...all about entertainment.0 -
^how was this post different from every other post on this thread?0
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^how was this post different from every other post on this thread?
Did you not see that there it was in a numbered list?
Do You Even Forum?0 -
So are you implying that some doing a perfect 1 rep (for let's say 4 sets) will create sarcoplasmic hypertrophy just as well as a program where one does 8-12 reps for the same amount sets with perfect form and surplus with positive nitrogen balance is involved? Because if that's true, then a gym stay to build muscle could be just 5 minutes long.Rep range for strength vs hypertrophy is so full of bro science bull shhh it's not even worth stressing about on here. What difference does rep range matter if you're not using appropriate weight and speed and over all intensity for either goal, and eating properly, for either goal? Changing intensity won't do jack but recycle tissue if the surplus and positive nitrogen balance isn't there!
But I truly doubt that. There are standards that exercise science does stick to.
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Rip would say to eat more and lift heavier weights. He wouldn't be wrong.0
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Cop out for those who aren't willing to work hard enough for gains or is complacent. Increasing knowledge does make a difference. The OP's current regimen is for strength and not sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. He's gotten suggestions that are correct to achieve it.Sorry to say that everyone can't have perfect bodies no matter how much they work out. After all the lifting and protein eating, if you aren't gaining in your legs, then you probably never will. I say you should just get used to your legs and learn to work with what you got. We all have imperfections that can't be fixed, luckily, you can cover yours up if you want to.
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This is not from a person who is a cop out. This is because everyone is always looking for perfection when the truth is nobody is perfect. If we learn to live with the flaws we have, we wouldn't be so obsessive on the things we weren't born with. The OP is doing all these exercises for bigger legs, when most of us are trying to slim our legs. So what he has chicken legs. He can just wear pants, which most men do all the time anyway unless he lives in LA or Miami. Some people can't hide their imperfections as simply as you can with skinny legs, so they spend millions of dollars on cosmetic surgery trying to be perfect. All I'm saying is God gave some of us bodies where we don't have to work excessively to get and those that don't have them may never have them, even with all the exercise in the world. AND just because you put a lot of letters on your post behind your name does not make you are an expert on bodies and how they are shaped. Just sayin'0 -
There it is, the solution to all the world's problems. Just Wear Pants0
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So what expertise do you have on physiology and sports science?
Cop out for those who aren't willing to work hard enough for gains or is complacent. Increasing knowledge does make a difference. The OP's current regimen is for strength and not sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. He's gotten suggestions that are correct to achieve it.Sorry to say that everyone can't have perfect bodies no matter how much they work out. After all the lifting and protein eating, if you aren't gaining in your legs, then you probably never will. I say you should just get used to your legs and learn to work with what you got. We all have imperfections that can't be fixed, luckily, you can cover yours up if you want to.
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This is not from a person who is a cop out. This is because everyone is always looking for perfection when the truth is nobody is perfect. If we learn to live with the flaws we have, we wouldn't be so obsessive on the things we weren't born with. The OP is doing all these exercises for bigger legs, when most of us are trying to slim our legs. So what he has chicken legs. He can just wear pants, which most men do all the time anyway unless he lives in LA or Miami. Some people can't hide their imperfections as simply as you can with skinny legs, so they spend millions of dollars on cosmetic surgery trying to be perfect. All I'm saying is God gave some of us bodies where we don't have to work excessively to get and those that don't have them may never have them, even with all the exercise in the world. AND just because you put a lot of letters on your post behind your name does not make you are an expert on bodies and how they are shaped. Just sayin'
Hypertrophy is a process you CAN induce given the right parameters. That is a fact. Nobody has to settle for less than they desire. Your genetics can affect how long it takes to get to where you want, but reaching genetic potential is a journey of many, many years so I very much doubt at 25 he has no prospect of further muscle development.
And for what it's worth, I'm sure there's a looooot of people here who aren't trying to slim their legs at all.0 -
Cop out for those who aren't willing to work hard enough for gains or is complacent. Increasing knowledge does make a difference. The OP's current regimen is for strength and not sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. He's gotten suggestions that are correct to achieve it.Sorry to say that everyone can't have perfect bodies no matter how much they work out. After all the lifting and protein eating, if you aren't gaining in your legs, then you probably never will. I say you should just get used to your legs and learn to work with what you got. We all have imperfections that can't be fixed, luckily, you can cover yours up if you want to.
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This is not from a person who is a cop out. This is because everyone is always looking for perfection when the truth is nobody is perfect. If we learn to live with the flaws we have, we wouldn't be so obsessive on the things we weren't born with. The OP is doing all these exercises for bigger legs, when most of us are trying to slim our legs. So what he has chicken legs. He can just wear pants, which most men do all the time anyway unless he lives in LA or Miami. Some people can't hide their imperfections as simply as you can with skinny legs, so they spend millions of dollars on cosmetic surgery trying to be perfect. All I'm saying is God gave some of us bodies where we don't have to work excessively to get and those that don't have them may never have them, even with all the exercise in the world. AND just because you put a lot of letters on your post behind your name does not make you are an expert on bodies and how they are shaped. Just sayin'
And people say I'm unhelpful. Just wear pants and accept your skinny legs because somethingsomething it'll never happen!
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Yeah I said it. What's the big deal about skinny legs?! Just because you see someone else with it, doesn't mean you can achieve it too. But then again, I forgot people are shallow and can't help but want 'perfection'. That's why everyone wants to appear perfect to make up for all the other insecurities we can't see. It's why implants and botox were invented; to make lips, butts, and who knows what else bigger because they want what someone else has.
Cop out for those who aren't willing to work hard enough for gains or is complacent. Increasing knowledge does make a difference. The OP's current regimen is for strength and not sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. He's gotten suggestions that are correct to achieve it.Sorry to say that everyone can't have perfect bodies no matter how much they work out. After all the lifting and protein eating, if you aren't gaining in your legs, then you probably never will. I say you should just get used to your legs and learn to work with what you got. We all have imperfections that can't be fixed, luckily, you can cover yours up if you want to.
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This is not from a person who is a cop out. This is because everyone is always looking for perfection when the truth is nobody is perfect. If we learn to live with the flaws we have, we wouldn't be so obsessive on the things we weren't born with. The OP is doing all these exercises for bigger legs, when most of us are trying to slim our legs. So what he has chicken legs. He can just wear pants, which most men do all the time anyway unless he lives in LA or Miami. Some people can't hide their imperfections as simply as you can with skinny legs, so they spend millions of dollars on cosmetic surgery trying to be perfect. All I'm saying is God gave some of us bodies where we don't have to work excessively to get and those that don't have them may never have them, even with all the exercise in the world. AND just because you put a lot of letters on your post behind your name does not make you are an expert on bodies and how they are shaped. Just sayin'
And people say I'm unhelpful. Just wear pants and accept your skinny legs because somethingsomething it'll never happen!
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Yeah I said it. What's the big deal about skinny legs?! But then again, I forgot that people are shallow and can't help but want perfection.
Cop out for those who aren't willing to work hard enough for gains or is complacent. Increasing knowledge does make a difference. The OP's current regimen is for strength and not sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. He's gotten suggestions that are correct to achieve it.Sorry to say that everyone can't have perfect bodies no matter how much they work out. After all the lifting and protein eating, if you aren't gaining in your legs, then you probably never will. I say you should just get used to your legs and learn to work with what you got. We all have imperfections that can't be fixed, luckily, you can cover yours up if you want to.
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This is not from a person who is a cop out. This is because everyone is always looking for perfection when the truth is nobody is perfect. If we learn to live with the flaws we have, we wouldn't be so obsessive on the things we weren't born with. The OP is doing all these exercises for bigger legs, when most of us are trying to slim our legs. So what he has chicken legs. He can just wear pants, which most men do all the time anyway unless he lives in LA or Miami. Some people can't hide their imperfections as simply as you can with skinny legs, so they spend millions of dollars on cosmetic surgery trying to be perfect. All I'm saying is God gave some of us bodies where we don't have to work excessively to get and those that don't have them may never have them, even with all the exercise in the world. AND just because you put a lot of letters on your post behind your name does not make you are an expert on bodies and how they are shaped. Just sayin'
And people say I'm unhelpful. Just wear pants and accept your skinny legs because somethingsomething it'll never happen!
Sheesh
You're so edgy and cool, calling out the shallowness of other people like that.
There is nothing wrong with improving yourself or changing yourself to fit your own ideals. People lose weight to better their appearance and this guy wants to build up his legs to better his. Seems like a really simple concept.0 -
So what expertise do you have on physiology and sports science?
Cop out for those who aren't willing to work hard enough for gains or is complacent. Increasing knowledge does make a difference. The OP's current regimen is for strength and not sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. He's gotten suggestions that are correct to achieve it.Sorry to say that everyone can't have perfect bodies no matter how much they work out. After all the lifting and protein eating, if you aren't gaining in your legs, then you probably never will. I say you should just get used to your legs and learn to work with what you got. We all have imperfections that can't be fixed, luckily, you can cover yours up if you want to.
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This is not from a person who is a cop out. This is because everyone is always looking for perfection when the truth is nobody is perfect. If we learn to live with the flaws we have, we wouldn't be so obsessive on the things we weren't born with. The OP is doing all these exercises for bigger legs, when most of us are trying to slim our legs. So what he has chicken legs. He can just wear pants, which most men do all the time anyway unless he lives in LA or Miami. Some people can't hide their imperfections as simply as you can with skinny legs, so they spend millions of dollars on cosmetic surgery trying to be perfect. All I'm saying is God gave some of us bodies where we don't have to work excessively to get and those that don't have them may never have them, even with all the exercise in the world. AND just because you put a lot of letters on your post behind your name does not make you are an expert on bodies and how they are shaped. Just sayin'
Hypertrophy is a process you CAN induce given the right parameters. That is a fact. Nobody has to settle for less than they desire. Your genetics can affect how long it takes to get to where you want, but reaching genetic potential is a journey of many, many years so I very much doubt at 25 he has no prospect of further muscle development.
And for what it's worth, I'm sure there's a looooot of people here who aren't trying to slim their legs at all.
I'm just as much as an expert as anyone else on this site giving the OP advice. You have your opinion and I have mine. He can listen to a bunch of so-called experts tell him what he's not doing right to bulk up his legs or he can LET IT GO, it's JUST LEGS that won't bulk up, probably cuz they never will, especially since he's been doing all the exercise routines in the world and they still aren't the way he wants them to be.0 -
So what expertise do you have on physiology and sports science?
Cop out for those who aren't willing to work hard enough for gains or is complacent. Increasing knowledge does make a difference. The OP's current regimen is for strength and not sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. He's gotten suggestions that are correct to achieve it.Sorry to say that everyone can't have perfect bodies no matter how much they work out. After all the lifting and protein eating, if you aren't gaining in your legs, then you probably never will. I say you should just get used to your legs and learn to work with what you got. We all have imperfections that can't be fixed, luckily, you can cover yours up if you want to.
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This is not from a person who is a cop out. This is because everyone is always looking for perfection when the truth is nobody is perfect. If we learn to live with the flaws we have, we wouldn't be so obsessive on the things we weren't born with. The OP is doing all these exercises for bigger legs, when most of us are trying to slim our legs. So what he has chicken legs. He can just wear pants, which most men do all the time anyway unless he lives in LA or Miami. Some people can't hide their imperfections as simply as you can with skinny legs, so they spend millions of dollars on cosmetic surgery trying to be perfect. All I'm saying is God gave some of us bodies where we don't have to work excessively to get and those that don't have them may never have them, even with all the exercise in the world. AND just because you put a lot of letters on your post behind your name does not make you are an expert on bodies and how they are shaped. Just sayin'
Hypertrophy is a process you CAN induce given the right parameters. That is a fact. Nobody has to settle for less than they desire. Your genetics can affect how long it takes to get to where you want, but reaching genetic potential is a journey of many, many years so I very much doubt at 25 he has no prospect of further muscle development.
And for what it's worth, I'm sure there's a looooot of people here who aren't trying to slim their legs at all.
I'm just as much as an expert as anyone else on this site giving the OP advice. You have your opinion and I have mine. He can listen to a bunch of so-called experts tell him what he's not doing right to bulk up his legs or he can LET IT GO, it's JUST LEGS that won't bulk up, probably cuz they never will, especially since he's been doing all the exercise routines in the world and they still aren't the way he wants them to be.
I always wonder about the mentality of a person who encourages other people to just give up because things are hard.
If my plans for bulking don't go well I'll be sure to find you so you can tell me that I tried, failed, and should just settle.0 -
So what expertise do you have on physiology and sports science?
Cop out for those who aren't willing to work hard enough for gains or is complacent. Increasing knowledge does make a difference. The OP's current regimen is for strength and not sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. He's gotten suggestions that are correct to achieve it.Sorry to say that everyone can't have perfect bodies no matter how much they work out. After all the lifting and protein eating, if you aren't gaining in your legs, then you probably never will. I say you should just get used to your legs and learn to work with what you got. We all have imperfections that can't be fixed, luckily, you can cover yours up if you want to.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
This is not from a person who is a cop out. This is because everyone is always looking for perfection when the truth is nobody is perfect. If we learn to live with the flaws we have, we wouldn't be so obsessive on the things we weren't born with. The OP is doing all these exercises for bigger legs, when most of us are trying to slim our legs. So what he has chicken legs. He can just wear pants, which most men do all the time anyway unless he lives in LA or Miami. Some people can't hide their imperfections as simply as you can with skinny legs, so they spend millions of dollars on cosmetic surgery trying to be perfect. All I'm saying is God gave some of us bodies where we don't have to work excessively to get and those that don't have them may never have them, even with all the exercise in the world. AND just because you put a lot of letters on your post behind your name does not make you are an expert on bodies and how they are shaped. Just sayin'
Hypertrophy is a process you CAN induce given the right parameters. That is a fact. Nobody has to settle for less than they desire. Your genetics can affect how long it takes to get to where you want, but reaching genetic potential is a journey of many, many years so I very much doubt at 25 he has no prospect of further muscle development.
And for what it's worth, I'm sure there's a looooot of people here who aren't trying to slim their legs at all.
I'm just as much as an expert as anyone else on this site giving the OP advice. You have your opinion and I have mine. He can listen to a bunch of so-called experts tell him what he's not doing right to bulk up his legs or he can LET IT GO, it's JUST LEGS that won't bulk up, probably cuz they never will, especially since he's been doing all the exercise routines in the world and they still aren't the way he wants them to be.
This is some of the most horrible advice I've ever seen. Why are you even here? From your ticker, you're trying to lose weight. Why aren't you just happy with being fat? You'll probably never lose the weight, and if you do you'll probably fail at keeping it off. So why bother trying? You can always just wear maternity clothing to cover up your flab.
(See how stupid that sounds?)0
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