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    1. jailynn24hb

      jailynn24hb Well-Known Member

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      Posting in here because I'm on cycle right now but I guess it's a general question.

      My current leg routine goes like this:

      4 sets of 5 on Squat, heavy as I can go (About 130KG right now)
      1 set of 20 reps, about 80KG to complete failure
      3 sets Leg extension, 10-12 reps
      3 sets Leg Curls, 10-12 reps
      3 sets Leg press, usually pyramid to about 300kg for 6 reps at end
      3 sets seated hamstring machine, 10-12 reps
      3 sets Calve raises standing 15-20

      I am getting MUCH stronger on my legs, like pretty much a good 5kg on squat every week, leg press is rocketing, but my measurements are staying the same, I want growth not strength!

      Up my rep range in general? I see most bodybuilders do 20 rep sets all the time, why I added in one set.

      Or am I doing it right and legs just take forever to grow? I need new ideas for leg routine.
       
    2. casse

      casse Well-Known Member

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      Best way for leg growth? Rep range?

      How about some walking lunges with weight to hurt them with the extra bit of stability to deal with and to pre-exhaust.
       
    3. Korporalegq

      Korporalegq Well-Known Member

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      Best way for leg growth? Rep range?

      So do some weighted lunges before I squat?

      Such a double edges sword, but hopefully someone truly knows whether the higher rep range will increase growth better, must be a reason the pros do it!

      Quadzilla Tom Plats did 100 reps and stuff, beast!
       
    4. suighja

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      Best way for leg growth? Rep range?

      i got some good growth from 50reps a set on leg press 3 sets of it too! dont do that this time as im aiming for strength
       
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      Best way for leg growth? Rep range?

      I remember I really pushed 250KG on leg press for 20 reps, thought I was going to die after haha, 50 must be torture!
       
    6. suighja

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      Best way for leg growth? Rep range?

      pre exhausting is for lazy people who are scared to lift big weights.

      ripebear i dont think reps really matter to an extent as long as u ****ing try hard and go to failure. atg squats all the way
       
    7. jailynn24hb

      jailynn24hb Well-Known Member

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      Best way for leg growth? Rep range?

      Maybe It's just my bodypart that takes ages to grow, my weak spot! Might try some heavy 1-2 reppers next week see how that goes, got 150KG for 1 today but my trousers split haha, think I could get 160, maybe 165
       
    8. jailynn24hb

      jailynn24hb Well-Known Member

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      Best way for leg growth? Rep range?

      i did 160 for 7 last workout. took some pics of my legs today actually;
      im uhh 6'2 106kg.
      legs n torso.jpg
       
    9. vijugati8g

      vijugati8g Well-Known Member

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      Best way for leg growth? Rep range?

      Outer quads look good bud

      I'm only 97KG, but I'm a short ****, 5 foot 10, AVI is my current pic, needs moar legs lol
       
    10. Korporalegq

      Korporalegq Well-Known Member

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      Best way for leg growth? Rep range?

      Absolute sh!te,you don't have a clue what you're talking about.Pre-exhausting tires out the stabilisers which in turn requires the major muscle to work harder.
       

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