legs

Bold statement: No you don't have to squat to build great legs. Squatting is really only a must if you plan on competing in powerlifting as skill learning is key in squat strength development. . Allowing choice (autoregulation) in your program benefits muscle growth if each muscle group is still...

🔹In our entire body we have only have about 2,000 calories worth of carbs stored. About 400 calories or 100 grams of that is in our liver as glycogen. The other 1600 are spread across all the muscles in our body (400 grams). - ⬇️It’s important to know that only the muscles being trained will...

I am 45 years old 5'11 and fluctuate between 185lbs to 190lbs with body fat at 11%. I was very active in martial arts and weight training from my late teens to my late twenties and stopped in my early 30's to focus on career and building a family. At 40 (4 kids later and finished) I decided to...

Cramps, stitches,*charlie horses... There are a bunch of names. Muscle spasms ruin your workout, hinder your performance at a powerlifting competition, and are just literally a pain in the butt.*If you've had to deal with full body cramping, you understand the pain. The unforgivable pain you...

I have went from a 40 to a 44 inch chest this year. Added 1/4 inch to my bicep. 1/2 inch to my neck. All these measurements are at complete rest. I have had ZERO leg gains. Stronger, yes! Funny thing is I work my legs the most! I can not figure this one out. It must be a rep issue, or...

The 10 Commandments of Bodybuilding Success LIFT BIG - Give your muscles a reason to grow. Don't do endless sets, be intense. Go heavy, but don't remain much longer than an hour. Train 3-4 days a week. Hit failure and make that last set count. EAT BIG - You must eat to grow. For gaining...

3 Tips Newbies Don't Want to Hear New to lifting? Here's some harsh advice you might not like, but you should definitely take to heart. by Paul Carter 1. One Rep Maxes Aren't For You: You have no business maxing out in the gym if you're a beginner. I don't care how strong you're feeling. Do...

Giant legs If you have been around the Iron Game for a while, there is one name that comes instantly to mind when people discuss leg training. That name is Tom Platz. “The Golden Eagle” is widely regarded as having the most massively muscular legs in the history of bodybuilding. His thighs...

Almost everyone has a favorite muscle group they like to train and develop best. For most of the new or young builders this is the biceps/arms. Why is this, probably because strong arms and especially the flexed biceps is the summum of showing your strength. On the other hand, most people also...

Fidget Your Way to A Healthier YOU by Matt Weik Are you a toe-tapper? Don’t think too deep into that question or become offended. In fact, let’s just get to the point. Many of us have jobs where we have to sit for long periods of time. As most of us...

So after killing legs last night, the clen/tren cramps got me. Looked like aliens trying to break out of my quads. Some of the most painful cramps I've ever experienced. In discussing this with a friend this morning, she informed me that pickle juice would've taken that right away. I started...

What Should Peak Week Really Be Like For Bikini Competitors?Many people have misconceptions about what Peak Week really is for the Bikini athlete. Some refer to it as a “dry out”, which means a ton of asparagus, low water levels, dandelion root and very low, if any carbs. Other coaches focus...

Some of the men that had the greatest impact on bodybuilding never won a Mr. Olympia title. You all know Flex Wheeler, Kevin Levrone, and Shawn Ray – three of the best physiques the 1990’s produced and every bit as respected as Dorian and Ronnie. In the 1980’s, Rich Gaspari and Lee Labrada were...

The Road to Massive LegsBlow Up Your Wheels In 12 WeeksTEAM MD Why Legs Matter Are you a bodybuilder, or just an “upper body” builder? When Men’s Physique came along a few years ago, the new division was the butt of many jokes among the meathead crowd. Those metro “pretty boys” all had stick...

Change Things Up for Shoulder Growth Hey Dallas, would you mind listing some of the tips and tricks you have learned for shoulder growth? Sure, man. I feel like the best way to train any muscle is to constantly change it up a tad. While my shoulder routine may be pretty similar each week as far...

Bodybuilding Q&A - Victor Martinez You’ve said that you don’t eat a lot of carbs. Do you still eat more on days you train larger body parts like back and legs? Also, something Evan said once stuck with me about carbs and I wanted your opinion. He didn’t think it made sense to eat more carbs...

Well I don't know if any of you ended up seeing him, he ended up placing 2nd. 50 years old, he said he was holding some water in his legs like 20 hours out and couldn't get rid of it. Super proud of him, although I know he really doesn't want 2nd place anything.

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Bodybuilding Seminar 101With Kai Greene, Justin Compton, Cedric McMillan & Jon Delarosa KAI GREENE A Closer Look at Some Popular Arm Exercises Preacher Curls I find that I’m able to spark deeper, more meaningful contractions when the arms are supported and immobile. You defeat the purpose of...