Author Topic: Who said tall BB can't build great quads?  (Read 4783 times)

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Re: Who said tall BB can't build great quads?
« Reply #25 on: March 07, 2016, 07:44:02 AM »
What inseam pants do you wear? I'm a 34. Also, how big do your quads measure? They may be bigger than you think but look small because they are so long. Remember, Arnold, the greatest bber ever and was one of the most massive bbers ever in his era (second only to the much smoother Sergio and Arnold was much more developed  than Louie), had 28" quads. So 25" is pretty big for a non pro or recreational lifter. I think quads are too big now and distracts from functional ability. 30+ quads for a guy 5'10" is the norm now.
Arnold did say he included a lot of front squats. Front squats and Hack squats are good if Back squats are difficult for what ever reason.

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Re: Who said tall BB can't build great quads?
« Reply #26 on: March 07, 2016, 08:03:14 AM »
Arnold did say he included a lot of front squats. Front squats and Hack squats are good if Back squats are difficult for what ever reason.

In a study it was determined that the hack squat down to parallel was the most effective exercise for the quads.

http://suppversity.blogspot.com/2011/08/suppversity-emg-series-gluteaus-maximus.html

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Re: Who said tall BB can't build great quads?
« Reply #27 on: March 07, 2016, 08:08:36 AM »
In a study it was determined that the hack squat down to parallel was the most effective exercise for the quads.

http://suppversity.blogspot.com/2011/08/suppversity-emg-series-gluteaus-maximus.html
Yes and leaning back "power extensions " Gironda style to hit the Sartorius. Gironda was crazy but knew his anatomy. Sissy Squats i never liked.