I just started getting back to the gym and working out hard. ποΈββοΈ πͺ
Tomorrow is Leg day:
4x5 Squat
4x5 Leg Press
3x20 Calf Raises
3x10 Leg Curl
2x10 Bulgarian Split Squats
2x10+ Lunges
Suggestions? Advice? Or what is your leg workout routine?
--Michael D. Clarke
I dunno. I figure it must be something.
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I workout my legs by walking around and twice a week spend 15 minutes running on the threadmil
shareThe one I see people doing at the gym, that's impressive is the standing jump. They jump up onto a platform like 3-4ft????? Anyway whenever I walk by and see people doing that, its super impressive.
shareAnother thing that's tough is frog jumps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C54LoE13DUo
funny but look at this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2fyC2IF8MI
Highest Standing Jump - Guinness World Records
cool!
shareI crank up the resistance level on my stationary bike. I prefer to work out at home instead of a gym.
shareIn addition to your list I use a Hip Abductor Machine.
shareNever tried that.
What are your thoughts on Bulgarian Split Squats? I've only done it 2x before and it's absolutely brutal and exhausting. But I feel crazy sore on my quads and glutes, so it must be working. I love that soreness feeling. πͺ
--Michael D. Clarke
The only thing I can think of thatβs more brutal than Bulgarian Split Squats is the Rowing Machine (from which there is no hiding place).
My regime is: -
Monday - Upper body
Tuesday - Legs/cardio
Wednesday - Upper body
Thursday - Legs/cardio
Friday - Upper body
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - Bike
Now are you the kind of member who ties up the equipment acting like you're working out when really all you are you're doing is surfing your Smartphone like everyone else does I see, that and having the Bluetooth hanging out of your ear along with headphones to match?? This is the one thing that drives me crazy at the Gym and so much, I'm considering purchasing a home workout system to avoid this nonsense??
shareWhy are you so involved with other people's lives? I'm sure everyone at your gym will be happy if you stay home.
shareIn fairness, if someone just sits on a piece of equipment for an extended period of time and merely plays with their phone the whole time, it does make me wonder why they are there in the first place.
sharethere is no reason to do heavy squats or presses unless you are a professional body builder or power lifter. say goodbye to your knees doing bulgarian squats. there is a reason you never see people over 50 doing squats in the gym.
shareIβm 57, soβ¦..
shareok? I assume you are regularly squatting 3 bills?
shareRubbish! I'm no Arnold Schwarzenegger, but I know Squats are actually a very good exercise that offers a full-body workout and benefits your body. Not just bodybuilders or powerlifters. There are many "older" people that do the exercise. The reason you don't see people do them is because they suck at it.
If you have pain in your knees doing the exercise then you're not doing it properly. Proper form is crucial for gains.
--Michael D. Clarke
there is nothing wrong with squats, I said heavy squats are pointless. it wont do you any good when you are 60 and your knees and back hurts.
you would be better off doing 4 or 5 sets of 15 reps. there are lots of exercises you can do to save your knees and back.
I lifted heavy for all of my 20's and 30's and into my 40's. you cant tell now that I even worked out. I am still big but not very strong.
most physiotherapists would say never to do squats.
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