Leg workout????

RockSolid13190 · Mar-11-06, 08:02 AM

what do u all here sugest as a good leg workout besides running biking and swimming using only your legs ????

i already run 1-2 miles a day depending on how tiered or busy i am + bike swim in the summer

Drex · Mar-11-06, 08:31 AM

I would incorporate some strength training as well. Squats, leg press, lunges, and dead lifts are all examples that are great for your legs.

Eirik Raude · Mar-11-06, 08:44 AM

There are tons of Plyometric exercises you can do for legs if you weren't looking to lift. I believe there is a list of them on EXRX.com.

RockSolid13190 · Mar-11-06, 10:44 AM

yea i know squats and stuff i already do them when i am at the gym i am looking for more i can do at home

chicanerous · Mar-11-06, 11:56 AM

Running, biking, swimming, etc. (endurance sports) are no good for leg strength or hypertrophy unless done against considerable resistance. (Maximal sprinting, hills, etc.) You're legs will not get any more muscular performing these activities at aerobic levels.

For a list of weight-training exercises check out: http://www.exrx.net (Many of them can be adapted to "at home" conditions.)

Also, search the forum as legs are a frequent topic of discussion.

Mar-11-06, 08:02 AM	#1
RockSolid13190 Fighting Evil Monkeys User status: Offline Location: SA TX Posts: 86	Leg workout???? what do u all here sugest as a good leg workout besides running biking and swimming using only your legs ???? i already run 1-2 miles a day depending on how tiered or busy i am + bike swim in the summer

Mar-11-06, 08:31 AM	#2
Drex Extremist User status: Offline Location: Toronto Posts: 467 Age: 21	I would incorporate some strength training as well. Squats, leg press, lunges, and dead lifts are all examples that are great for your legs.

Mar-11-06, 08:44 AM	#3
Eirik Raude .:-.-:. User status: Offline Location: Connecticut Posts: 364 Age: 20	There are tons of Plyometric exercises you can do for legs if you weren't looking to lift. I believe there is a list of them on EXRX.com.

Mar-11-06, 10:44 AM	#4
RockSolid13190 Fighting Evil Monkeys User status: Offline Location: SA TX Posts: 86	yea i know squats and stuff i already do them when i am at the gym i am looking for more i can do at home

Mar-11-06, 11:56 AM	#5
chicanerous mathstutorials.com User status: Offline Posts: 3,017	Running, biking, swimming, etc. (endurance sports) are no good for leg strength or hypertrophy unless done against considerable resistance. (Maximal sprinting, hills, etc.) You're legs will not get any more muscular performing these activities at aerobic levels. For a list of weight-training exercises check out: http://www.exrx.net (Many of them can be adapted to "at home" conditions.) Also, search the forum as legs are a frequent topic of discussion.