What's your leg routine?

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After I do cardio and stretch then I do squats, 4 sets of 10 reps, then seated press-same number with alternating calf raises, then 5 sets of leg extensions. Usually I do this on Thursdays or Fridays b/c then I have the weekend to recover from jello legs. I may also add in tricept pushdowns with the rope inbetween squat sets. Then 150 crunches, 20 side bends with 40lbs, then stretch and cool down.
 

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Extensions...push backs....squats....db sumos....leg curl...single leg curl....lunges....step-ups....inner and outer thighs :)

oh...and...sprints ;)
 

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4 Sets of squats adding weight as I go. That's it, sorry.
 

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Squats: 3 sets 6-8
Leg press: 3-4 sets 8-10
Leg curls: 4 sets 8-10
Walking lunges: across the gym and back

I do calves on chest and shoulder days bc I'm too spent after legs.
 

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Skawts

Try a 10x10 and see if you still need cardio.
 

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Hack Squats 3x6-8
Leg Extensions 4x10-15
Leg Press 4x10-15
Front Squats 4x10-15

Seated Leg Curls 4x8-10
Lying Leg curls 4x8-10
Stiff Legged Deads 4x10-15

30 seconds rest for everything
 

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I'm trying to lose some weight and I need to break a sweat to wake up and get me going so I do cardio first then lift. I already lost 15lbs and trying to lose some more with diet, cardio and lifting. It's good to hear that legs kill everyone not just me. After I do legs I'm sore for a couple of days at least. By the time my legs feel better then it's time to do them again. I have chicken legs, never liked to work on them so I'm easing into it. #1 way to build legs is squats right?
 

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I'm trying to lose some weight and I need to break a sweat to wake up and get me going so I do cardio first then lift. I already lost 15lbs and trying to lose some more with diet, cardio and lifting. It's good to hear that legs kill everyone not just me. After I do legs I'm sore for a couple of days at least. By the time my legs feel better then it's time to do them again. I have chicken legs, never liked to work on them so I'm easing into it. #1 way to build legs is squats right?
hack squats are really good too. they isolate the quads better. if u can do hack squats with at least 4 plates each side (for 8+ reps), u wont have chicken legs anymore.

so basically, back squats+hack squats+front squats=thunder thighs

dont forget hammy work too ofc
 
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Usually start with leg curls (lying or seated) to warm-up me knees. 3-4 work sets of 8-10 reps.

Squats: 4 work sets, somewhere between 8-12 reps (depends on the day - unless training ME then I'll do doubles or triples)

Leg Press: 4 work sets, somewhere between 8-12 reps (depends on the day)

Elevated Split Squats: 3 work sets, 8-12 reps

SLDLs: 3-4 work sets, 8-12 reps

Calf Press: 3-4 work sets, 8-12 reps
 

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Doing GVT right now.
Squat 10x10
Hamstring curl 10x10
Calf machine 3x20
 
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