Strong legs and thighs are a must for any bodybuilder. The legs are the most powerful muscles in the body and must be strong to aid in lifting weights and to help avoid injury. Novice bodybuilders sometimes want to concentrate on the arms, chest and abs but neglect their legs. Incorporate leg exercises to build up leg strength and a well-proportioned body.
The squat is the most effective leg exercise for bodybuilders. Use a squat machine with weights or free weights to perform the squat exercise. The safest method is to use a machine until the thighs are stronger. Stand with your legs apart as wide as your shoulders. Rest the barbell across the back of your shoulders. Bend your knees and lower your body down while keeping your back straight. Stop and hold the position when your thighs are parallel to the floor. Raise your body back to a standing position using only the power of your thigh muscles, but do not lock your knees. Breathe out upon exertion, and breathe in as your muscles relax.
The squat is the most effective leg exercise for bodybuilders. Use a squat machine with weights or free weights to perform the squat exercise. The safest method is to use a machine until the thighs are stronger. Stand with your legs apart as wide as your shoulders. Rest the barbell across the back of your shoulders. Bend your knees and lower your body down while keeping your back straight. Stop and hold the position when your thighs are parallel to the floor. Raise your body back to a standing position using only the power of your thigh muscles, but do not lock your knees. Breathe out upon exertion, and breathe in as your muscles relax.
The leg press is an ideal exercise to increase strength and muscle size in the thighs. This exercise will also help the bodybuilder who may have some back pain. Position your body on the leg press in a vertical position. Grasp the hand holds on either side of the machine for stability. Place your feet against the weight and push upward using just your thigh muscles. Resist the urge to push from your butt or back. Increase the weights as your strength increases. Do as many repetitions as you can. Don't forget to breathe out when exerting force, and never hold your breath.
Leg curls focus only on your hamstrings, the back of your thighs. Lie down on the leg curl machine on your stomach and stretch your body straight out. Position the support pads comfortably above your ankle, but below your calf muscle. Lift both legs simultaneously in a smooth motion toward your butt. Bring your legs as close to your butt as possible and then slowly release the weight and return to an extended start position. Keep your motions smooth and breathe. Exhale when you lift and breathe in when you relax.
Leg curls, presses and squats will help build strong, well-defined and perfectly proportioned thighs quickly. You will be training not only your front thigh muscles, but also your hamstrings and calf muscles. Beginners must remember not to over-exert themselves and follow their trainer's instructions.
Leg curls focus only on your hamstrings, the back of your thighs. Lie down on the leg curl machine on your stomach and stretch your body straight out. Position the support pads comfortably above your ankle, but below your calf muscle. Lift both legs simultaneously in a smooth motion toward your butt. Bring your legs as close to your butt as possible and then slowly release the weight and return to an extended start position. Keep your motions smooth and breathe. Exhale when you lift and breathe in when you relax.
Leg curls, presses and squats will help build strong, well-defined and perfectly proportioned thighs quickly. You will be training not only your front thigh muscles, but also your hamstrings and calf muscles. Beginners must remember not to over-exert themselves and follow their trainer's instructions.
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