HOW TO ACHIEVE HUGE LEGS WITHOUT DESTROYING THE KNEES?

Of course, when a person is younger. Especially males! They tend to think ,"the more weight the bigger the legs"! Well, sad to say but that is not how it goes. Time and time again Professional Bodybuilders and Fitness Experts have told people," it is the feeling behind the the movement". Not the the poundage on the bar.

            Here are some tips to make huge gains without destroying the knees.

1.) Stretch. We will feature an article comming up on stretching. This is a must. Before and after training.

2.) Switch the training programs around.

3.) Breathing is important.

4.) Form-form-form.

We are going to work backwards starting with hamstrings first. Why? To give it some variety. Of course when going to extensions and then squats. A person should be totally exhausted.

The normal biomehanical form for lying leg curls.

 TRY THIS!

 Notice in this picture how her toes are pointed. Try and point them out like a person would be in flexing their calves. This will help one achieve a great glute hamstring tie- in. Remember the 1-2-3-4 hold count till it burns and down 1-2-3-4. One warm up set. Then 3x12 Reps.

NEXT?

NEED ANYTHING BE SAID?

3 SETS STRAIGHT ON PLUS ONE WARM UP SET.

 Remember do not lock out on the way up and hold 3-2-1. Squeeze and hold up at the top. This is going to give all around great shape to the leg and or tear drop development if done right.

Finally? Squats x 3 sets. It is important to feel comfortable during squats. Always have a spotter. Rather safe and not sorry.

                You pick the type of rack below.

POWER CAGE

OR

TEARED RACK

Both racks are good and quite safe. It is a personal preference. Remember to put collars on the bar. Never squat without collars and a spotter.

 When squatting pick a dot or on the wall at a fixed point directly in front of the rack. Head up, back straight. Feet shoulder width apart and flat on the floor. Come down to parallel. Do not lock out on the way up. 1-2-3-4. and on the way down 4-3-2-1(count). Try 3 x 12 reps. Slow!

A Little lower than this and shoulder with legs shoulder width apart.

"THE SOFTENING OF THE CARTILAGE OF THE JOINTS"

Not locking out is going to help slow down the process above and also slow down arthritis if any and or destroying the joint by any unwanted and or unneeded pressure. Doing the exercises slower with more form will also help.  

Remember? When doing any exercise. When one is not releasing energy, take in air. When one is releasing energy- breathe out the air. This article will help one grow. Calves on an upcoming article. M.T.I.