Quads Advice
mullymullzo
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Hey guys, im new to this group, weigh 178 standing 5'10 at about 12 percent bodyfat just after a bulk. I squat a decent amount of weight, or i assume 315 for reps. But my quads dont really peak at all, is their anything anyone can suggest to influence a little more quad seperation and development.
Opinions and advice are very much appreciated
Thanks!
Opinions and advice are very much appreciated
Thanks!
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leg extensions and leg press.
squats have primarily built my hamstrings and glutes, I haven't seen a huge amount of quad development from them.0 -
leg extensions and leg press.
squats have primarily built my hamstrings and glutes, I haven't seen a huge amount of quad development from them.
Squats don't do a whole lot for building my quads either, and that's taking into account that fact that I'm VERY quad dominant.
To add to that list:
Reverse BB Lunges
Rear Foot Elevated Single Leg Split Squats (saying Bulgarians is so much shorter but I always think people will think that's something else)
Front Squats (high rep)0 -
Lunges. I try to do two lunge exercises on leg day, at least one of them a walking version. I still enjoy squatting, but a lot of people spend too much time doing squats in my opinion. I like to do 4-5 sets of squats (including a couple of warm-ups) and then move on to lunges. Then Leg Extension machine.0
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i have never personally done them but try front squats0
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Lunges. I try to do two lunge exercises on leg day, at least one of them a walking version. I still enjoy squatting, but a lot of people spend too much time doing squats in my opinion. I like to do 4-5 sets of squats (including a couple of warm-ups) and then move on to lunges. Then Leg Extension machine.
how on earth do you warmup that fast?
I literally do about 6 sets before even touching my working sets.
95x5 for 2-3 sets, 135x5,185x5, 225x5, then work sets.
People spend a lot of time doing squats because they're one of the most beneficial movements for strength and size.0 -
leg extensions and leg press.
squats have primarily built my hamstrings and glutes, I haven't seen a huge amount of quad development from them.
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I don't disagree with you. But the OP was talking about Quads. My input is that if you want to emphasize the quads, try lunges (in particular walking lunges).People spend a lot of time doing squats because they're one of the most beneficial movements for strength and size.0 -
Yeah, lol your warm-up is my squat work sets. Maybe as I progress and when I'm squatting more weight, I'll need to add more sets.how on earth do you warmup that fast?
I literally do about 6 sets before even touching my working sets.
95x5 for 2-3 sets, 135x5,185x5, 225x5, then work sets.0 -
thanks for the advice
my current leg split consists of 6 sets of squats, 4 sets of leg press (15-20 rep range), straight leg deads, and leg extensions
i think ill try out front squats, ive never really given them a chance0 -
Yeah, lol your warm-up is my squat work sets. Maybe as I progress and when I'm squatting more weight, I'll need to add more sets.
You will almost definitely find this to be the case. There's more warmup sets to 405 than there are to 185.
I find leg pressing in the 20-25+ rep range really works well for me, particularly after heavy squatting.thanks for the advice
my current leg split consists of 6 sets of squats, 4 sets of leg press (15-20 rep range), straight leg deads, and leg extensions
i think ill try out front squats, ive never really given them a chance
Don't neglect single leg work! I did and I'm really regretting it now.0 -
I find leg pressing in the 20-25+ rep range really works well for me, particularly after heavy squatting.
Don't neglect single leg work! I did and I'm really regretting it now.
I like this approach
I usually hit my squats/deads heavy, then move on to higher rep assistance and it's worked well for me. You aren't burnt out from working up heavy constantly, and it's fun to change up the rep ranges.0 -
yeah leg extension machine or leg press.
If you are advanced, you can try a more narrow stance with your toes forward. And squat from that position.0 -
yeah i decided to incoporate a slow rep rate (time under tension) for my leg press with my feet lower down to target the vastus medialus and lateralus more, while the time under tension will primarily active slow twitch muscle fibres (for definition) I completely forgot all about slow and fast twitch. But i know that my legs are geared towards explosiveness rather than endurance, so its something i should work on anyhow.0
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Good point. I have been wanting to incorporate single leg and keep forgetting. Writing it down in my workout log now as a reminder.Don't neglect single leg work! I did and I'm really regretting it now.0 -
leg extensions and leg press.
squats have primarily built my hamstrings and glutes, I haven't seen a huge amount of quad development from them.
A lot of this has to do with form. Some lifts are hip dominant (dead lift) while some are quad dominant (front squat). Back squats are both hip dominant and quad dominant but it all depends on the form of the lift. If you're doing a more powerlifting style lift, legs spread wide with the chest leaning forward, you're going to make it more hip dominant and target your hamstrings, hip flexors, and glutes more. If you do it more Olympic style with the chest upright and legs not quite so far out, you're going to make it more quad dominant putting more of an emphasis on your quads.
I'd suggest you keep squatting and look at adding front squats and some sort of lunge or Bulgarian split squat.0 -
how on earth do you warmup that fast?
I literally do about 6 sets before even touching my working sets.
95x5 for 2-3 sets, 135x5,185x5, 225x5, then work sets.
Wow! Never seen a warm up like that! So how much on working sets?
Personally, I just killed my quads with stationary lunges on the smith machine. Not that any big boys will listen to little old me.0 -
Wow! Never seen a warm up like that! So how much on working sets?
Personally, I just killed my quads with stationary lunges on the smith machine. Not that any big boys will listen to little old me.
Depends on the week.
For a week of heavy triples I'd basically do the warmup above, then hit 275x3, 315x3, 340x3+. Then I typically do a lighter set of pause squats in the 225-255 range.
It takes a while. But there's a lot of guys who squat 600+ pounds raw and that's when you really start spending some time on the main lift.0 -
Mine:
No weight squats, 135lbs x 8 warm up, 185lbs x 8 warm. 225lbs x 5 work. 275lbs x 3 work. 315lbs x 3 work. 225lbs x 8 work/volume set.
You can't just take huge leaps in weight so after while it takes time. Can't imaging working up to 600lbs!0 -
another bloody good quad exercise is db reverse deficit lunge. I do these off a 30cm box, knee flexion is much greater than my regular back or front squat so you also get quite a bit of glute activation.0
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Mine:
No weight squats, 135lbs x 8 warm up, 185lbs x 8 warm. 225lbs x 5 work. 275lbs x 3 work. 315lbs x 3 work. 225lbs x 8 work/volume set.
You can't just take huge leaps in weight so after while it takes time. Can't imaging working up to 600lbs!
Ahhh I forgot to mention that I also do unweighted squats before I even put anything on my back.
I typically foam roll then do 10 wall squats while holding a PVC pipe.0 -
My quads were laggin for a long time. I started using higher rep ranges like 10-12 on squats and next pump them nicely on the machine hack squats for sets of 12-15 and do a few drops on last set. LEg extensions are for detailing if u want mass stick to compounds. I used alot of drop sets and rest pauses and my quads are pretty nasty now.0
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how on earth do you warmup that fast?
I literally do about 6 sets before even touching my working sets.
95x5 for 2-3 sets, 135x5,185x5, 225x5, then work sets.
Wow! Never seen a warm up like that! So how much on working sets?
Personally, I just killed my quads with stationary lunges on the smith machine. Not that any big boys will listen to little old me.
Smith machine bulgarians are pretty similar n i have been using them alot lately. ITs HARD, You get a good mmc doing one leg at a time.0 -
I have the same problem. Squats have developed my hamstrings but my quads are lacking.0
