The Wheels.

[EWolfe08]

I don't know how many members on here compete but it's a known fact that a lot of Men's Physique Competitors don't train legs, or at least don't train them very hard. With that being said, there are also a lot that DO train leg's and have some damn good leg's for that matter. I've always trained leg's, at least once a week, usually twice a week. Lots of squats, weighted walking lunges, leg press, leg extensions, leg curls. Every time I post a picture of myself wearing shorts, or hell, even pants! I get the troll's with their "Skip Leg Day" comments. Here's a pic of the leggies 2.5 weeks out, and note, I will be much leaner by show time!

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[NattyForLife]

I don't know how many members on here compete but it's a known fact that a lot of Men's Physique Competitors don't train legs, or at least don't train them very hard. With that being said, there are also a lot that DO train leg's and have some damn good leg's for that matter. I've always trained leg's, at least once a week, usually twice a week. Lots of squats, weighted walking lunges, leg press, leg extensions, leg curls. Every time I post a picture of myself wearing shorts, or hell, even pants! I get the troll's with their "Skip Leg Day" comments. Here's a pic of the leggies 2.5 weeks out, and note, I will be much leaner by show time! Fueled by eFlow Nutrition<img src="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=102750"/>

Nice bro! What bf% you think you are currently?

 

[EWolfe08]

Good question. Maybe 5'ish Last competition hydrostatic had me at 4.2 Calipers at 3.75

I'm gonna get both done again next week.

 

[hulkish1]

solid my man, I wish i could train legs again but 6months out of a spinal fusion it don't look like i can for some time.
it hasn't stopped me from training which is the main point i guess lol.

 

[kisaj]

Pardon my ignorance when it comes to these competitions, but how can you possibly have a chance without training legs? In my arena, which is training for sports, legs are absolutely critical and we aren't trying to outdo the next guy with looks. I just don't understand.

 

[hulkish1]

There are two types of competition in the bodybuilding field these days
traditional- like arnold,ronnie,jay ect
physique- this more of a toning low BF% sculpted not bulky look

 

[kisaj]

Ah, I see. I would still think it would be on one's best interest to keep themselves as balanced as possible and strong legs always look better.

 

[EWolfe08]

Ah, I see. I would still think it would be on one's best interest to keep themselves as balanced as possible and strong legs always look better.

yes, I think everyone agrees with you. There are all different types and categories of competition my friend.

 

[dbrock504]

Sick wheels my man. I am hitting them twice a week. Any suggestions on stimulating more growth? I've just become infatuated with legs in the last 6 months. Usually I grow 1/4" every 6mo. I'm up 3/4" in 4 months natty. Not sure if that's big growth by any means, but it's growth! haha thanks man. Good luck on your comp. Post pics.

 

[EWolfe08]

Sick wheels my man. I am hitting them twice a week. Any suggestions on stimulating more growth? I've just become infatuated with legs in the last 6 months. Usually I grow 1/4" every 6mo. I'm up 3/4" in 4 months natty. Not sure if that's big growth by any means, but it's growth! haha thanks man. Good luck on your comp. Post pics.

That's good progress, any progress is good IMO. Leg's usto be arguably my least developed muscle, now they are probably my most developed. What worked for me was I started training with an old IFBB Pro bodybuilder, this guy did INTENSE WORKOUTS, high volume, high intensity, it took a few months to notice results but they came eventually. That was in 2012, I've done my best to maintain that training style and it seems to be working. High volume, high intensity. I also increased from once a week to twice a week. My workouts consists mostly of Squats, Leg Press, Leg Extensions, Leg Curls. I try to include hack squats and weighted walking lunges when I have the energy, right now i'm 2 weeks and 5 weeks out from competition so my energy and training motivation is very low, which hurts my volume and intensity, but I still blast them as best I can. Let me know if you have any more questions.

I'll post a pic of the calves soon, with a full pump. haha. I tried Ben Pakulski calf workout yesterday, wasn't quite enough for me (4 sets of high rep, increases reps 10, 20, 30, 40 reps)

 

[NattyForLife]

That's good progress, any progress is good IMO. Leg's usto be arguably my least developed muscle, now they are probably my most developed. What worked for me was I started training with an old IFBB Pro bodybuilder, this guy did INTENSE WORKOUTS, high volume, high intensity, it took a few months to notice results but they came eventually. That was in 2012, I've done my best to maintain that training style and it seems to be working. High volume, high intensity. I also increased from once a week to twice a week. My workouts consists mostly of Squats, Leg Press, Leg Extensions, Leg Curls. I try to include hack squats and weighted walking lunges when I have the energy, right now i'm 2 weeks and 5 weeks out from competition so my energy and training motivation is very low, which hurts my volume and intensity, but I still blast them as best I can. Let me know if you have any more questions. I'll post a pic of the calves soon, with a full pump. haha. I tried Ben Pakulski calf workout yesterday, wasn't quite enough for me (4 sets of high rep, increases reps 10, 20, 30, 40 reps)

Try the DC training way for doing calves. Its very very intense! 10-15 reps, explosive concentric portion and 4-5 second negative. Also hold the stretch at the bottom for 15 seconds! One set last nearly 5 minutes! Lol

 

[jdg76]

Pardon my ignorance when it comes to these competitions, but how can you possibly have a chance without training legs? In my arena, which is training for sports, legs are absolutely critical and we aren't trying to outdo the next guy with looks. I just don't understand.

Also mens Physique competitors wear shorts that normally cover up their upper legs (quads and hams) so it appears they don't have much for size. I do agree with the OP though. There are some who do train, and train them hard, but others who don't. They figure they aren't seen, so why push them. I actually just had this discussion with a guy at the gym the other day who is doing his first show. And of course, he isn't real worried about training legs SMH.

BTW OP, nice deffinition and size in your quads.

 

[kisaj]

Weird mentality, but I understand what you guys are saying about the competition side.

 

[dbrock504]

That's good progress, any progress is good IMO. Leg's usto be arguably my least developed muscle, now they are probably my most developed. What worked for me was I started training with an old IFBB Pro bodybuilder, this guy did INTENSE WORKOUTS, high volume, high intensity, it took a few months to notice results but they came eventually. That was in 2012, I've done my best to maintain that training style and it seems to be working. High volume, high intensity. I also increased from once a week to twice a week. My workouts consists mostly of Squats, Leg Press, Leg Extensions, Leg Curls. I try to include hack squats and weighted walking lunges when I have the energy, right now i'm 2 weeks and 5 weeks out from competition so my energy and training motivation is very low, which hurts my volume and intensity, but I still blast them as best I can. Let me know if you have any more questions.

I'll post a pic of the calves soon, with a full pump. haha. I tried Ben Pakulski calf workout yesterday, wasn't quite enough for me (4 sets of high rep, increases reps 10, 20, 30, 40 reps)

That's awesome, man. Thanks for the tips. I have heard the exact same thing, so I usually do reg squats breaking parallel 3x8 , front sqauts breaking parallel 3x8 and then straight legged deads 3x10 with very high intensity. I almost throw up during those sets haha. After I do those, I move on to fine tuning (leg press, quad kicks, hami kicks, etc.) I have the same "issue" with lunges. I hate them and usually don't have the energy at the end, but I make sure to do one of my 2 days with them. I did them as a punishment in high school football, so I don't exactly love them...

 

[EWolfe08]

Also mens Physique competitors wear shorts that normally cover up their upper legs (quads and hams) so it appears they don't have much for size. I do agree with the OP though. There are some who do train, and train them hard, but others who don't. They figure they aren't seen, so why push them. I actually just had this discussion with a guy at the gym the other day who is doing his first show. And of course, he isn't real worried about training legs SMH.

BTW OP, nice deffinition and size in your quads.

Thank. I am hoping one day MP NPC/IFBB will change to a shorter short or tight type trunk, show the wheels a little more!

 

[McCrew530]

Thank. I am hoping one day MP NPC/IFBB will change to a shorter short or tight type trunk, show the wheels a little more!

You and me both brother I wish they would go to a boxerbrief style of swim shorts. We should start the movement!

 

[EWolfe08]

You and me both brother I wish they would go to a boxerbrief style of swim shorts. We should start the movement!

Rumor has it they are going to raise the "board short" length from "knee level" to 2-3" above the knee. I guess that would be a start!

 

[McCrew530]

Rumor has it they are going to raise the "board short" length from "knee level" to 2-3" above the knee. I guess that would be a start!

Its something. I am thinking more of an Armani short brief style would be killer

 

[EWolfe08]

Nice bro! What bf% you think you are currently?

Monday I did hydrostatic BF testing. Had me 5.1% at 2 weeks out. I'm thinking I will be on stage around 4%. If I don't get my pro card this competition Team U, then I will do USA's (5 weeks out) I'll be crazy lean by then!

The best part is I have actually increased my food a bit and reduced my cardio a bit also! Which seems to be helping. Not only with my body composition, but my workout and my mood are noticeably improved also. every prep is different, wild stuff.

 

[hewhoisripped]

Every single time I see a physique, I think to myself damn they should shorten den shorts, make em like soccer short length. Oh and damn good legs and conditioning!

 

[EWolfe08]

Every single time I see a physique, I think to myself damn they should shorten den shorts, make em like soccer short length. Oh and damn good legs and conditioning!

Thanks bro.

 

[EWolfe08]

Heading out to NPC Team Universe tomorrow in NJ! I'm estimating i'm around 4% BF, just started my water load (yesterday) so I'll be drying out over the next couple days. Carb Load starts Thursday! On stage Saturday!

 

[jdg76]

Heading out to NPC Team Universe tomorrow in NJ! I'm estimating i'm around 4% BF, just started my water load (yesterday) so I'll be drying out over the next couple days. Carb Load starts Thursday! On stage Saturday!

Good luck man! Keep us updated!

 

[dbrock504]

Heading out to NPC Team Universe tomorrow in NJ! I'm estimating i'm around 4% BF, just started my water load (yesterday) so I'll be drying out over the next couple days. Carb Load starts Thursday! On stage Saturday!

Awesome man, good luck and keep us updated. Just as ^ that guy said haha.

 

[hulkish1]

congrats and good luck!!