How To Get Massive Legs

Posted by: Muscular

As you may or may not know, if you want to get big you have to lift big! Size goes hand in hand with strength and the only way to get stronger is to lift more weight. Ask any of the "freaks" at your gym, they will tell you without hesitation.

Possibly one of the most overlooked and underrated single exercise for building serious legs is the front squat. When done correctly, the front squat is the single most effective mass building exercise. I recommend working legs once a week and I always alternate between front and back squats from week to week (never do them on the same day).

Of course the most important thing is to keep the strictest form possible! Don't sway back and forth or from side to side. Keep your back straight and your head up. It is easiest when you pick a spot on the wall or ceiling and keep your eyes focused on it. Don't watch yourself in the mirror and if your new to squatting you should be sure you have an experienced spotter at your disposal. Always warm up and stretch!

Example routine: For front and back squats.
Adjust the weights according to your ability

1 x 10 with the bar only
1 x 10 at 135
1 x 5 at 225
1 x 5 at 315
4 x 3 at 405

Back Squat:

Place barbell on upper back
Use comfortable hand grip
Head up, back straight, feet about 16 inches apart
Squat until upper thighs are parallel to floor
Head stays up, back straight, knees close together
Return to starting position
Inhale down, exhale up
Can also be done with close stance

Front Squat:

Place barbell on upper chest, resting on front deltoids and upper thorax
Place right hand on bar even with left deltoid, left hand on bar even with right deltoid
Keep upper arms slightly above parallel to keep bar from sliding
Head up, back straight, feet about 16 inches apart
Squat until upper thighs are parallel to floor
Head stays up, back straight, knees slightly out
Return to starting position
Inhale down, exhale up
Can also be done with close stance (8-10 inches apart)

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