drtbear1967
Musclechemistry Board Certified Member
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.
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Allowing choice (autoregulation) in your program benefits muscle growth if each muscle group is still trained with the same frequency, intensity, effort, number of sets, and so long as accessory exercises (exercises besides squat, bench and deadlifts) are performed at least once every other week.
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In terms of strength, allowing choice may enhance 1RM on a given exercise if it results in a more frequent performance of that specific lift.
Previous research has shown that some degree of choice, in and of itself, can enhance performance.
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Choosing the less important aspects of a program will likely make it more fun and thus keep you coming back to the gym.
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For example, bodybuilders can choose isolation movements and powerlifters can choose accessory movements at every workout.
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If you want big legs, but hate squatting, replace the squat with a leg press, lunge, or other squat variation. Personally, I have replaced my back squat with front squats.
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Dr Carl Juneau has put together a smart app which lets you choose exercises and then uses A.I. to create workout programs for optimal muscle growth. We've personally helped improve this app and now we use it ourselves. It has really made our workouts rewarding and helped us manage fatigue.
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Allowing choice (autoregulation) in your program benefits muscle growth if each muscle group is still trained with the same frequency, intensity, effort, number of sets, and so long as accessory exercises (exercises besides squat, bench and deadlifts) are performed at least once every other week.
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In terms of strength, allowing choice may enhance 1RM on a given exercise if it results in a more frequent performance of that specific lift.
Previous research has shown that some degree of choice, in and of itself, can enhance performance.
.
Choosing the less important aspects of a program will likely make it more fun and thus keep you coming back to the gym.
.
For example, bodybuilders can choose isolation movements and powerlifters can choose accessory movements at every workout.
.
If you want big legs, but hate squatting, replace the squat with a leg press, lunge, or other squat variation. Personally, I have replaced my back squat with front squats.
.
Dr Carl Juneau has put together a smart app which lets you choose exercises and then uses A.I. to create workout programs for optimal muscle growth. We've personally helped improve this app and now we use it ourselves. It has really made our workouts rewarding and helped us manage fatigue.
