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2005/06/20, 12:56 PM
leg press and squat are going to pretty much give you the same results.. except squat utilizes lower back muscles more. i would throw in some specifics training, like standing calf raises (gastrocs, or outer calf muscle) and seated calf raises (soleus, or inner calf), lying leg raises (hams), lunges (quads, glutes), and even leg extensions (quads). keep your workout to about 16 sets max for legs. heres what i do
squats 4 sets
lunges 3 sets
leg raises 3 sets
leg extensions 3 sets
i train these heavy on leg day (6-8 reps on tues), and do calves on back day (fri).. calves i train to reps of about 15 though. for lunges, i alternate by week with forward and backward lunges, and vary my squat stance every once and awhile. you can throw in a leg press every once and awhile instead of squat as well, or vary up your footing on the leg press machine to target different parts of your legs. genetically, i have pretty skinny legs, but as of late, have seen good growth in strength and size by this plan. hope this helps..
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