Interview with a bodybuilding expert (15)
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Legs Recommended workout
Squats
This type of exercise requires a bar, weights and a special rack called a squat rack. Step under the bar after placing it with the weights on the rack. Let the bar rest on your shoulders holding it to maintain balance. Step away from the rack, lower the weight keeping your back straight and squatting until your upper legs are parallel to the floor or a little lower. Lift the weight up until just before the knees lock. After your repetitions are finished, put the weight back on the rack while keeping the head up and chest out.
Stiff Legged Dead lifts
Similar to regular dead lifts with this one you keep the legs straighter with just a slight knee bend.
Leg Extensions
Using a Leg Extension Machine place whatever weight you choose on the machine. Sit so that your feet are behind the leg brace and your knees are at the end of the seat. Push the weight up by extending out your legs making the movement smooth and slow.
Leg Curls
Lie down on the bench placing your heels behind the padded bar. Bring the weight up to your rear end while concentrating on your hamstring.
Standing Calf Raises
Sit on the seat of the Calf Raise Machine keeping knees under the padded bar. Lift the bar by raising the heel while standing on the ball of the foot. Raise and lower slowly feeling the movement at work.
Squats
This type of exercise requires a bar, weights and a special rack called a squat rack. Step under the bar after placing it with the weights on the rack. Let the bar rest on your shoulders holding it to maintain balance. Step away from the rack, lower the weight keeping your back straight and squatting until your upper legs are parallel to the floor or a little lower. Lift the weight up until just before the knees lock. After your repetitions are finished, put the weight back on the rack while keeping the head up and chest out.
Stiff Legged Dead lifts
Similar to regular dead lifts with this one you keep the legs straighter with just a slight knee bend.
Leg Extensions
Using a Leg Extension Machine place whatever weight you choose on the machine. Sit so that your feet are behind the leg brace and your knees are at the end of the seat. Push the weight up by extending out your legs making the movement smooth and slow.
Leg Curls
Lie down on the bench placing your heels behind the padded bar. Bring the weight up to your rear end while concentrating on your hamstring.
Standing Calf Raises
Sit on the seat of the Calf Raise Machine keeping knees under the padded bar. Lift the bar by raising the heel while standing on the ball of the foot. Raise and lower slowly feeling the movement at work.
