leg definition

[mitch911]

I know im no where near this point right now as im bulking, but i was just wondering. I heard that when loosing fat men tend to loose fat from their stomach first then arms then legs. is this true? I was always wondering what body fat % you have to get down to see some good definition in the legs. I know you have to get to 10% and under to see your abs but is there a certain point to see leg definition? or does it differ from person to person

[SwoleCat]

It does differ from person to person. Men usually, I use that term loosely, lose fat equally all over, and the last to go is the love handles and/or lower back fat.

~SC~

[mitch911]

thanks, kinda different topic but what rep range should i do for legs(hypertrophy)..i read one of your posts SC and i thought it said 12-15 for legs...but in general people say 4-6..so im kinda confused on what to do. I have genetically small legs and dont want to have little chicken legs when my upper body blows up.

[Hypertrophy]

You gotta do both rep ranges in a systematic way. Hypertrophy Phases are considered 8-12 reps w/ 67%-85% 1RM. Strength Phases are >85% 1RM. Strength cycles are important so you can handle more weight when you re-enter your hypertrophy cycles, thus increasing total poundage, which should cause more muscle growth. No flame against ~SC~, but the guy is a genetic freak, look at the pic! He is knowledgeable and works hard, but. . .

[SwoleCat]

Trust me, it's not all genetics. I've had to work d*mn hard to get my legs to respond. I appreciate the genetic compliment, but the "but......" doesn't really apply. Even now w/my knee surgery and recovery, I'll have to work d*mn hard to get back to where I was........that will be hard work, not genetics.

I used to squat heavy/low reps, and all I got was a sore back and sore knees.

Legs are a diff. kind of muscle. They need to be encouraged w/moderate-heavy weight, and volume (higher reps) with that said weight. Mitch911, if you wish to try out a routine that has YET to fail on anyone that I have given the instruction to, you may pm me for the protocol. You have nothing to lose.

~SC~

[Hypertrophy]

No doubt, it's hard work. My point is that many people think if they do your routine, they will look like you. That is NOT the case. By your pics, there is not a question of working hard, but your appearance is few and far between. Not many will acheive it.
That was what my "but. . ." meant.

[SwoleCat]

Cool bro, thanks.

~SC~