Did legs for the first time in 2 years....

[Catch]

About 25 years ago when I was 12 years old and wanted to be the Hulk so badly I couldn't stand it, I read Arnold's book. Don't remember the name, but it's a classic. I remember reading in there that squats were the single most important exercise and that it promoted muscle growth not just in the legs, but everywhere. He also said that deep squats were also the best excercise for getting your chest bigger due to the expansion of your rib cage.

That was read when I was 12 years old and it's stuck with me ever since. Squats. Good enough for Arnold. Good enough for me.

There is also no denying the science behind activating so big of a muscle group and so many associated groups by doing squats and deadlift. And no, leg presses are not a good substitute.

[Immortal Soldier]

Immortal u are such a beast... u have kept that training routine for over a year...ur joints are going to kill u in 10 years..
u young college guys...wait..

good to see u back immortal..

1 year? Try 3 years Moose! I make Arnold look like a bitch! 32 sets/8 exercises for bi's in around 75 mins! Who else does that!!? That's called intensity folks, anyone can pump out 32 sets in 2 hours, but doing it in half that time is what results in GROWTH!

And no, leg presses are not a good substitute.

I beg to differ, I think the proper combination of leg presses and hack squats will deliver NEARLY the same results for a novice leg lifter as squats. Only when your legs have developed a base is it best to go over to squats in my opinion.

For example right now I am building a base and strength or else if I don't I probably will go to the squat rack and let my ego get the best of me resulting in less reps and proper form. Most people won't admit this, but I will. It's better to get a base down now, then go over to squats because 90% of people out there will not start off with low weight in fear of being rediculed and thus thats how poor form starts off.

[Panzerfaust]

1 year? Try 3 years Moose! I make Arnold look like a bitch! 32 sets/8 exercises for bi's in around 75 mins! Who else does that!!? That's called intensity folks, anyone can pump out 32 sets in 2 hours, but doing it in half that time is what results in GROWTH!



I beg to differ, I think the proper combination of leg presses and hack squats will deliver NEARLY the same results for a novice leg lifter as squats. Only when your legs have developed a base is it best to go over to squats in my opinion.

For example right now I am building a base and strength or else if I don't I probably will go to the squat rack and let my ego get the best of me resulting in less reps and proper form. Most people won't admit this, but I will. It's better to get a base down now, then go over to squats because 90% of people out there will not start off with low weight in fear of being rediculed and thus thats how poor form starts off.

Ok, big talker..we're ready for pics of you now. Don't worry, I'll wait......

[Immortal Soldier]

Ok, big talker..we're ready for pics of you now. Don't worry, I'll wait......

Pics of my legs? I just told you they are skinny and I started for the first time in 2 years ago.

And if you think I am a "big talker" than you obviously don't know my joking personality so don't call me out as a 'big talker' when anyone with a brain cell can see I mess around. I don't have to "prove" anything to you. Think what you want, I am actually 5'2 100lbs, I could careless lol.

[Panzerfaust]

Pics of my legs? I just told you they are skinny and I started for the first time in 2 years ago.

And if you think I am a "big talker" than you obviously don't know my joking personality so don't call me out as a 'big talker' when anyone with a brain cell can see I mess around. I don't have to "prove" anything to you. Think what you want, I am actually 5'2 100lbs, I could careless lol.

I rest my case!

[Immortal Soldier]

I rest my case!

You don't rest anything, its not my fault your wiener-schnitzel brain is too dumb to comprehend a joking personality when you see one. You asked to see pics of my legs when I just told you I started working them out. You call me a "bigger talker" because I said I can achieve nearly the same results doing hacksquats/leg presses the first 3 weeks then jumping straight into squats. Last I checked this is the "lounge" not the exercise section so I can say what the **** I want. Hell I can say that eating doughnuts will give you bigger quads than Kai Green. Are you going to ask for my pics then too? LOL

Congrats you sure proved me wrong....don't worry you will be the first person I PM once I reach my goal. I have seen alot of assholes like you in my life starting out as young kid at 134lbs and saying I would never reach this or never be that. You little egotistical dicks are what fuel me and drive me each day in the gym.

So I thank you.

[stevey_6t9]

You don't rest anything, its not my fault your wiener-schnitzel brain is too dumb to comprehend a joking personality when you see one. You asked to see pics of my legs when I just told you I started working them out. You call me a "bigger talker" because I said I can achieve nearly the same results doing hacksquats/leg presses the first 3 weeks then jumping straight into squats. Last I checked this is the "lounge" not the exercise section so I can say what the **** I want. Hell I can say that eating doughnuts will give you bigger quads than Kai Green. Are you going to ask for my pics then too? LOL

Congrats you sure proved me wrong....don't worry you will be the first person I PM once I reach my goal. I have seen alot of assholes like you in my life starting out as young kid at 134lbs and saying I would never reach this or never be that. You little egotistical dicks are what fuel me and drive me each day in the gym.

So I thank you.