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Title: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Gym Rat on June 26, 2023, 08:34:09 AM
10 opinions on the matter, even "Dodo Dink Dugdale" gives some 'input'...

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Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: benchmstr on June 26, 2023, 09:02:06 AM
Full range of motion for high reps..and add a lot of GH to your current stack..that’s really it

Bench
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: 38 returns on June 26, 2023, 09:11:31 AM
Polio legs will shatter his keyboard when he reads this


The big fanny
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: bhank on June 26, 2023, 10:35:12 AM
Seems like several of them support my methodology higher reps whatever exercise works for you
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: 38 returns on June 26, 2023, 10:37:32 AM
not one of them says leg extensions are better than squats. you mong.

again its Brian time take a single sentence out of context and say it was you all along.


Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Soul Crusher on June 26, 2023, 10:37:48 AM
Seems like several of them support my methodology higher reps whatever exercise works for you

Your methodology is eating like a slob, pinning your ass, and wearing your wifes' undies for the world to see online. 
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: 20inch calves on June 26, 2023, 10:44:02 AM
Seems like several of them support my methodology higher reps whatever exercise works for you

I'm going with heavy weight and lower reps then
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Spike on June 26, 2023, 10:47:31 AM
you have to be aware of where your hips are - engage those at start and you'll feel your quads working - keep the tension on them and they grow


too many bad assess do the ego things - load up squats , load up leg press , bust out reps slinging up weight - no feel on the muscles - just hope that someone will notice you and consider you not a failure at life as a man

work the muscle not your ego and you'll have nice legs

GB'er quote " I may not be much to look at but I got strong legs " - yet a pair of medium shorts eats your legs for lunch
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Walter Sobchak on June 26, 2023, 10:55:06 AM
You want big legs?

Pick the right parents.

Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Darren Avey on June 26, 2023, 02:38:23 PM
Twenty rep squats
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: joswift on June 26, 2023, 02:53:50 PM
Twenty rep squats
supersetted with dumbell pullovers
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: 38 returns on June 26, 2023, 05:11:03 PM
and a gallon of milk
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Krankenstein on June 26, 2023, 05:29:58 PM
Seems like several of them support my methodology higher reps whatever exercise works for you

HA HA  support your methodology....

This from the guy who does 40reps on leg extensions and its fine...

but 15 reps on a squat has him huffing and puffing worse than an asthmatic with COPD...because anything over 8 reps is "cardio"

Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Flexacon on June 26, 2023, 10:10:36 PM
I knew some professional male dancers (no homo) and some of them had huge quads. So 4 to 6 hours dance practice every day in a studio should do the trick.

Most of them actually hated having big quads though, but yeah it's genetics.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: JackTheRipper on June 27, 2023, 10:53:49 PM
I'm actually thinking of getting a sissy squat bench for my home Gym.
Done properly these really blast the Quads.
Back squats with a heavy bar are not as productive as people think.
These days I'm going more for quality training not ego lifting
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: JackTheRipper on June 27, 2023, 10:57:25 PM
Obviously you've got to be careful when beginning but why crush your spine with massive loads with a barbell.
Superb results can be had from this variation.
eature=share
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Humble Narcissist on June 28, 2023, 01:19:40 AM
You want big legs?

Pick the right parents.
And spend lots of time at the all you can eat buffet.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: JackTheRipper on June 28, 2023, 02:35:51 AM
And spend lots of time at the all you can eat buffet.
I cycle a lot but have quite thick legs from nature. Not saying Olympia Quads or anything but from nature a good solid base.
Really going to concentrate on..

Sissy squats
Barbell hacks
Leg curls

Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Irongrip400 on June 28, 2023, 03:23:10 AM
I cycle a lot but have quite thick legs from nature. Not saying Olympia Quads or anything but from nature a good solid base.
Really going to concentrate on..

Sissy squats
Barbell hacks
Leg curls


I don’t squat, or do much heavy legs anymore because of back issues, but I do ride a bike and I believe it has helped me maintain some size and definition in the legs.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Thin Lizzy on June 28, 2023, 05:07:24 AM

I don’t squat, or do much heavy legs anymore because of back issues, but I do ride a bike and I believe it has helped me maintain some size and definition in the legs.

Heavy squats are great when you’re young, but the exercise just doesn’t age well.

You’re not building big legs when your back and knees are shot.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Gym Rat on June 28, 2023, 05:31:29 AM
Obviously you've got to be careful when beginning but why crush your spine with massive loads with a barbell.
Superb results can be had from this variation.
eature=share

Been doing those ^^ while the lower back heals up, harder than they look.
Also got a new belt squat (finally got a real leg day on it tomorrow), no lower back compression with those...

I also built an attachment for my smith-machine, where I can do vertical leg-presses in it.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: illuminati on June 28, 2023, 05:40:26 AM
Heavy squats are great when you’re young, but the exercise just doesn’t age well.

You’re not building big legs when your back and knees are shot.

Really I'm approaching 63 & deep full squat over 400Lbs in training

As far back & knees being shot that can be at any age .
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: robcguns on June 28, 2023, 05:43:08 AM
I can’t say what grows big quads for myself as I don’t and never have had them but from what I’ve seen with guys I know and a good friend of mine who has 30”+ legs high rep squats and leg extensions build big muscular quads.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: illuminati on June 28, 2023, 05:52:32 AM
I can’t say what grows big quads for myself as I don’t and never have had them but from what I’ve seen with guys I know and a good friend of mine who has 30”+ legs high rep squats and leg extensions build big muscular quads.


For me Front squats / Back squats & leg press .
Sometimes lower power reps on the squats & sometimes higher 15/20
Leg press 8 - 30+ reps
Did have just under 30inch thighs now around 28.5
age sucks.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: robcguns on June 28, 2023, 05:59:54 AM

For me Front squats / Back squats & leg press .
Sometimes lower power reps on the squats & sometimes higher 15/20
Leg press 8 - 30+ reps
Did have just under 30inch thighs now around 28.5
age sucks.

I’d say 28.5” quads at 63 or any age is very impressive my friend.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Thin Lizzy on June 28, 2023, 06:24:26 AM
Really I'm approaching 63 & deep full squat over 400Lbs in training

As far back & knees being shot that can be at any age .

You’re an exception. Very few are still doing that.

From what I’ve seen in gyms over the years, most people shouldn’t be squatting it all as their form  is so horrible as a result of using too much.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: residue on June 28, 2023, 06:46:37 AM
You’re an exception. Very few are still doing that.

From what I’ve seen in gyms over the years, most people shouldn’t be squatting it all as their form  is so horrible as a result of using too much.
then it's not the weight, nor the movement, it's just the individual. My first SC coach (who trained under john lear rip) wouldn't let us get under a barbell until we were able to overhead squat, that's probably a good rule of thumb to follow. if you don't have the ankle\hip mobility\stability to OH squat, you shouldn't barbell squat with any kind of substantial weight
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: 38 returns on June 28, 2023, 06:49:41 AM

For me Front squats / Back squats & leg press .
Sometimes lower power reps on the squats & sometimes higher 15/20
Leg press 8 - 30+ reps
Did have just under 30inch thighs now around 28.5
age sucks.

not bad for another fat slob!!!
if only Hankins knew your history! Makes it more fun he doesn't mate!
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Thin Lizzy on June 28, 2023, 07:04:47 AM
then it's not the weight, nor the movement, it's just the individual. My first SC coach (who trained under john lear rip) wouldn't let us get under a barbell until we were able to overhead squat, that's probably a good rule of thumb to follow. if you don't have the ankle\hip mobility\stability to OH squat, you shouldn't barbell squat with any kind of substantial weight

There’s also the wear and tear issue that comes with age. No one escapes that.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Walter Sobchak on June 28, 2023, 07:06:59 AM
There’s also the wear and tear issue that comes with age. No one escapes that.

Use more high rep hack squats. Developing the lower quad down at the knee gives the appearance of much bigger looking legs.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: residue on June 28, 2023, 07:20:07 AM
Use more high rep hack squats. Developing the lower quad down at the knee gives the appearance of much bigger looking legs.


you should also do the opposite and band the hack squat and overload the legs in the stretched position, it's hard to train quads fully stretched and easy to do it fully contracted 
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: bhank on June 28, 2023, 07:23:56 AM
I'm actually thinking of getting a sissy squat bench for my home Gym.
Done properly these really blast the Quads.
Back squats with a heavy bar are not as productive as people think.
These days I'm going more for quality training not ego lifting

I have one in my home gym that is actually how I tore the meniscus and destroyed both knees when I started getting back into training that is how I wound up unable to walk
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: 38 returns on June 28, 2023, 07:38:14 AM
I have one in my home gym that is actually how I tore the meniscus and destroyed both knees when I started getting back into training that is how I wound up unable to walk

please go back to doing them
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: falco on June 28, 2023, 07:45:51 AM
For me ass to grass squats work best, even with fewer sets than other exercises and mild loads. Reps on the high.
I am "blessed" with short femurs so squatting feels very natural for me.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: mops on June 28, 2023, 09:16:23 AM
then it's not the weight, nor the movement, it's just the individual. My first SC coach (who trained under john lear rip) wouldn't let us get under a barbell until we were able to overhead squat, that's probably a good rule of thumb to follow. if you don't have the ankle\hip mobility\stability to OH squat, you shouldn't barbell squat with any kind of substantial weight

That's a cool idea

did you guys use any kind of weight or was it with something like a pvc pipe ?
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: residue on June 28, 2023, 09:53:58 AM
That's a cool idea

did you guys use any kind of weight or was it with something like a pvc pipe ?


you start with red band to reinforce the technique then i wanna say it was a mop stick then bar->bar+weights
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: mops on June 28, 2023, 09:55:57 AM
imo the best way to properly learn how to engage the quads is to put elastic bands behind your knees and perform bw squats at first, then progressively add weight ( with a kettlebell ) and use stiffer bands.

You may start with one banded leg or directly go with both

(https://i.postimg.cc/rsJQx017/Screenshot-20230628-182724.jpg)

when the motor control pattern is learned and sensory connections are created, you can move on to more traditional exercices
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: mops on June 28, 2023, 09:57:31 AM

you start with red band to reinforce the technique then i wanna say it was a mop stick then bar->bar+weights

makes sense
thanks
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: IroNat on June 28, 2023, 10:15:03 AM
Just do the basics.

Upper legs:
High bar squats
Hack squats
Leg press
Leg extensions
Leg curls

Calves:
Standing calf raise
Seated calf raise
Tib raise

Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Griffith on June 28, 2023, 10:21:49 AM
not one of them says leg extensions are better than squats. you mong.

again its Brian time take a single sentence out of context and say it was you all along.

Puts massive pressure on knee joint.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Coach is Back! on June 28, 2023, 10:33:45 AM
Obviously you've got to be careful when beginning but why crush your spine with massive loads with a barbell.
Superb results can be had from this variation.
eature=share

These are great! Used to superset them hacks when I was at Golds
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: illuminati on June 28, 2023, 11:06:03 AM
not bad for another fat slob!!!
if only Hankins knew your history! Makes it more fun he doesn't mate!

Ha Ha
Yeah a 5ft 6in (and a bit  ;D )  230lb Fat slob with an 8 pack.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: 38 returns on June 28, 2023, 11:27:19 AM
get ready for photo requests from the gay fella on here- the bald one
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Coach is Back! on June 28, 2023, 11:35:50 AM
imo the best way to properly learn how to engage the quads is to put elastic bands behind your knees and perform bw squats at first, then progressively add weight ( with a kettlebell ) and use stiffer bands.

You may start with one banded leg or directly go with both

(https://i.postimg.cc/rsJQx017/Screenshot-20230628-182724.jpg)

when the motor control pattern is learned and sensory connections are created, you can move on to more traditional exercices

I do these when I have clients/athletes that I do ACL rehabs for. TKE’s (Terminal Knee Extension)
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: Phantom Spunker on June 28, 2023, 11:44:28 AM
get ready for photo requests from the gay fella on here- the bald one

Haha, not sure that narrows it down, mate. That's half the board.
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: pamith on June 28, 2023, 12:01:19 PM
Squats and deadlifts is all you need
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: illuminati on June 28, 2023, 12:54:28 PM
get ready for photo requests from the gay fella on here- the bald one

The Queer Bald Faggott Bianca Butt Plug has repeatedly tried that already  ::)
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: JackTheRipper on July 01, 2023, 04:48:18 AM
stretch the Quads  :)
got the right idea

Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: mops on July 01, 2023, 12:09:53 PM
I get decent quad pumps when I deadlift

Guess I have a "quad dominant" style. My technique looks more or less like this:



Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: affeman on July 01, 2023, 12:16:33 PM
The best way is to stay away from heavy free weights and leave your ego at the door

Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: joswift on July 02, 2023, 02:49:37 AM
The best way is to stay away from heavy free weights and leave your ego at the door


the old guy works out harder than the bodybuilders
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: JackTheRipper on July 02, 2023, 02:53:25 AM
These are great! Used to superset them hacks when I was at Golds

they are a real Quad burner.  at home i just do barbell hacks as i have no machine. Gave up training in a gym. too many smelly people in the gym.
if i fart on my bench...it´s my fart  8)
taking a shit in the gym is an ordeal too...i always took wet wipes to the gym. I have a sensitive ring piece. always cheap paper in the gym. :-\
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: joswift on July 02, 2023, 02:54:28 AM
they are a real Quad burner.  at home i just do barbell hacks as i have no machine. Gave up training in a gym. too many smelly people in the gym.
if i fart on my bench...it´s my fart  8)
taking a shit in the gym is an ordeal too...i always took wet wipes to the gym. I have a sensitive ring piece. always cheap paper in the gym. :-\

friction burns?
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: JackTheRipper on July 02, 2023, 03:12:46 AM
friction burns?

My Piles play up now and again.. not sure what Degree i have but i think after watching the video below i would guess a 2nd degree. the wet wipes are bio ones & a soothing effect on my ring piece.  I avoid shitting in public toilets & would rather crap behind a tree ;D
infact i did do this a couple of times when i was out running.. always have a packet of wet ones with you

thankfully i do not have a prolapsed anus like mentioned in the video...that must be very painful :-X

Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: joswift on July 02, 2023, 03:16:09 AM
My Piles play up now and again.. not sure what Degree i have but i think after watching the video below i would guess a 2nd degree. the wet wipes are bio ones & a soothing effect on my ring piece.  I avoid shitting in public toilets & would rather crap behind a tree ;D
infact i did do this a couple of times when i was out running.. always have a packet of wet ones with you

thankfully i do not have a prolapsed anus like mentioned in the video...that must be very painful :-X



I think I would have prefered a butt fuck story  ;D
Title: Re: Best Way to Build Quads
Post by: JackTheRipper on July 02, 2023, 08:23:22 AM
I think I would have prefered a butt fuck story  ;D
;D  my ass is staying virgin bro