Building Your Legs

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Whether you’re looking for muscle gain, increased energy or just a better look, building your legs is the key to staying well-proportioned and achieving a well-defined overall look.  Sadly the average gym-dweller often neglects the lower half of the body in favor of the upper portion. A flatter stomach and bigger biceps are the common underlying goals when beginning an exercise regimen and little emphasis is placed on the lower body.  This is mostly due to the misconception that strength and power reside in the upper-areas of the body.  This is an important misconception to overcome so you don’t get into a habit of one-sided conditioning.  If you devote equal time to every aspect of the body, your goals will actually be much easier to achieve.  We have compiled the best tips for developing a stronger, well-defined lower body. But like any muscle group, do not limit your workouts to specific problem areas because this will cause your body to become disproportionate in both strength and size.

Develop a Regimen

Knowing your body’s strengths and weaknesses are the key elements in developing a successful and efficient exercise plan.  Only you can know how much your body can take, and your exercise routine should be catered to this.  In the beginning, you should devote as little as one, and as many as 3 hours per week to working your legs.  As time progresses you can begin to increase the length and intensity of your workouts. Your leg routine must be consistent and thorough.  Like with any muscle group, the exercises will become easier as your body becomes accustomed to each exercise so you need to change up your workout regularly. Your legs represent a large fraction of your overall muscle mass and will require a proportional amount of time and dedication to properly work them. You will only get what you put in.                    

Set Reasonable Goals

By setting reasonable goals you increase your chance for success.  Have a specific goal for your legs in mind, whether in relation to muscle-gain or definition.  It is beneficial to also have an end date in mind because having the additional ‘time stress’ will help better focus you to achieve your goals.  You can also better your day-to-day workouts by keeping a journal.  By tracking your progress, you can see where you were and how far you still need to go. This is an excellent way to keep your motivation high as most men have a difficult time staying motivated to work their legs.  

Master the Method   

For a successful workout, you should be well versed in the key leg exercises and remember to change up your routine often to ensure steady progress.  There are 4 key exercises that make up any successful leg workout: (1) leg curls; (2) barbell squats; (3) front squats; and (4) Romanian Deadlifts.

 

 

 

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