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Best Exercises for Big Legs

Q: I am having trouble getting mass in my legs, what are the best exercises I can do to build my thighs?

A: Squats have been the key to my leg development. But it was not from squatting 1000 lbs. It was from concentrating on my technique and range of motion (ROM). I see people in the gym all the time with 4 and 5 plates on the squat rack doing 3/4 reps and they have stick legs. They get caught up in the weight game. I have my client from jump, back off the way and work on going glutes parallel to the ground for a solid ten reps. I have worked with some people that had to start with just the bar until they got used to going parallel to the ground, then we gradually built up their weight. Believe me the weight will come. Technique first. Never go below 6 reps on squats. Do a minimum of 4 sets. Have someone to assure you are going full range or use a bench. Do not decrease your ROM as you increase the weight. If you do, you are using too much weight. Get a spotter and do 2-3 forced reps on your last set. Try also dropping back down in weight and burning the reps out, but remember to go full range. Next, on the leg press try doing drop sets. This really adds the finishing touch to leg development.

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