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Steve2001 Posts: 25 Joined: 2001/07/03	2001/08/06, 01:13 PM hello, I was wanting to know all the leg exercises with just dumbells. because I really need to get more muscle in my legs.

the_w8lifter Posts: 138 Joined: 2001/08/03	2001/08/06, 03:09 PM Squats Lunges Walking lunges Sissy squats (no dumbbells needed) Stiffed legged dead lifts Calf Raises Seated calf raises (just lay the dumbbell on your knee) Squats (yes I listed it twice, but come on, nothing is better)
BillK Posts: 361 Joined: 2000/12/26	2001/08/06, 07:04 PM Well, you can do squats, calf raises, lunges and straight leg dead lifts. If anybody knows of any other exercises please post. ~billk~
Steve2001 Posts: 25 Joined: 2001/07/03	2001/08/07, 08:09 PM bilk why don't I have squats in my exercise plan. do you think I should add squats in my exercise plan or keep it how it is. they have me doing machine leg curls and that machine that works the back of the legs.
erin4ever1990 Posts: 266 Joined: 2001/06/25	2001/08/07, 03:36 AM Work your legs out more than you do. Eat right and take your weightgainer.
the_w8lifter Posts: 138 Joined: 2001/08/03	2001/08/07, 01:50 PM I am going to have to disagree with erin in one aspect. More is not always better. She advises to "Work your legs out more than you do." Quality workouts hitting each body part no more than twice a week. Muscles only grow during rest periods. More is not better.
erin4ever1990 Posts: 266 Joined: 2001/06/25	2001/08/07, 02:25 PM Well, w8, Steve is my son and I see how he wants to work out his legs in the gym. One rep here, one set there..Not good! He had a slight problem creating his ft exercise program so he kinda does a free for all at the gym if you know what I mean.
the_w8lifter Posts: 138 Joined: 2001/08/03	2001/08/08, 10:56 AM Squat - 4 sets after a warm-up - 12, 10, 8, 6 Extensions (if available) - 3 sets - 10, 8, 6 Stiff Legged Deadlifts - 4 sets - 12, 10, 8, 6 Leg Curls (if available) - 3 sets - 10, 8, 6 A structure similar to this will be beneficial. I have more techniques if you need them.
coolness Posts: 338 Joined: 2001/05/23	2001/08/08, 09:00 PM Don't forget the old standby, the calf raise!!