The Most Scientific Way to Train QUADS Quad Training Science Explained
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Date: 2019-11-06
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Dominic Amend
Jeff, I was wondering if you could offer some advice to me as well as anyone else with a similar issue. A few years ago I tore my ACL and had the reconstructive surgery. However, I ended up blowing my remade ACL as well, so now I'm left with no ACL in my right leg and my knee is essentially held together with scar tissue. I don't have an issue with most exercises and am able to squat, but worry about my left leg taking over most of the load. Also, I am entirely unable to do a single leg extension on my right leg because at about half way through a rep my knee collapses, even at low weight. How would you recommend I train on a torn ACL? I would like to have strong legs, but am still trying to avoid further injury. Thanks
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Jeff, I was wondering if you could offer some advice to me as well as anyone else with a similar issue. A few years ago I tore my ACL and had the reconstructive surgery. However, I ended up blowing my remade ACL as well, so now I'm left with no ACL in my right leg and my knee is essentially held together with scar tissue. I don't have an issue with most exercises and am able to squat, but worry about my left leg taking over most of the load. Also, I am entirely unable to do a single leg extension on my right leg because at about half way through a rep my knee collapses, even at low weight. How would you recommend I train on a torn ACL? I would like to have strong legs, but am still trying to avoid further injury. Thanks
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I am what I am
inverse lunges, walking lunges, barbell squat, leg press. doesnt matter. leg development is easy also doing only one of these exercises. legs are big muscles. you have to develop a good cardiovascular system to push hard (with lighter weights doing lunges, or heavy weigghtd doing legpress. even a simple 4x6 for week for quads could be great also for advanced bb. and a too big leg workout (in volume or intensity) could severely damage your weekly training (3 days without energy for the upper body)
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inverse lunges, walking lunges, barbell squat, leg press. doesnt matter. leg development is easy also doing only one of these exercises. legs are big muscles. you have to develop a good cardiovascular system to push hard (with lighter weights doing lunges, or heavy weigghtd doing legpress. even a simple 4x6 for week for quads could be great also for advanced bb. and a too big leg workout (in volume or intensity) could severely damage your weekly training (3 days without energy for the upper body)
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Freogeteknet
I've had some knee problems and don't really feel comfortable with squats. I've heard that the leg extensions are bad for the knees but I feel like they are the best for activating my quads and building muscle to stabilize the knees. Have not gone super heavy yet so that might be why the knees feel ok in this machine? Gona look in to front squats after this video If you got any input on better ways to strengthen the knees without hurting them I would appreciate that Maybe just do more leg press?
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I've had some knee problems and don't really feel comfortable with squats. I've heard that the leg extensions are bad for the knees but I feel like they are the best for activating my quads and building muscle to stabilize the knees. Have not gone super heavy yet so that might be why the knees feel ok in this machine? Gona look in to front squats after this video If you got any input on better ways to strengthen the knees without hurting them I would appreciate that Maybe just do more leg press?
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asta pasta
Better to learn how to train quads from someone who competes than someone who relies on quoting medical terminology to sound knowledgeable. To prove this point, just look at how many Mr. Olympia's do squats (none) which is apparently the best leg exercise according to this guy. Funny how he makes an excuse due to his injury at the end which was probably caused by squatting: -)And by the way, you can find studies to back up nearly everything and every theory these days.
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Better to learn how to train quads from someone who competes than someone who relies on quoting medical terminology to sound knowledgeable. To prove this point, just look at how many Mr. Olympia's do squats (none) which is apparently the best leg exercise according to this guy. Funny how he makes an excuse due to his injury at the end which was probably caused by squatting: -)And by the way, you can find studies to back up nearly everything and every theory these days.
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aidou97
I just don't understand why I have to train a certain muscle like quads twice per week to make it grow and then make time for all the other muscle groups at the same time? That would mean that I have either have to train 2 hours every day or twice a day. That's really hard as a working professional. I already train 5 times a week for an hour to 1. 5 hours everyday.
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I just don't understand why I have to train a certain muscle like quads twice per week to make it grow and then make time for all the other muscle groups at the same time? That would mean that I have either have to train 2 hours every day or twice a day. That's really hard as a working professional. I already train 5 times a week for an hour to 1. 5 hours everyday.
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TheMagicPloder
I have tendinitis in my right knee and find it very difficult to do squats. Tbh it pisses me off because Im an athlete and I cant get the extra amount of explosion on my right leg under the right circumstances. Ive been working out frequently on legs and Im starting to notice my left leg is visibly bigger than my right. I look so weird
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I have tendinitis in my right knee and find it very difficult to do squats. Tbh it pisses me off because Im an athlete and I cant get the extra amount of explosion on my right leg under the right circumstances. Ive been working out frequently on legs and Im starting to notice my left leg is visibly bigger than my right. I look so weird
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Mike Lintz
I can't thank you enough for this highly informative upload I had several questions concerning my overall quad development and knee vulnerability during leg extensions and you hit the nail on the head. I'm subscribing and eagerly awaiting future content as fitness is now my favored and most practiced hobby and passion. Again, thanks man
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I can't thank you enough for this highly informative upload I had several questions concerning my overall quad development and knee vulnerability during leg extensions and you hit the nail on the head. I'm subscribing and eagerly awaiting future content as fitness is now my favored and most practiced hobby and passion. Again, thanks man
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C Schmi
One thing that is never said when talking about the leg extension is that placement of the seat back. The seat bottom should be right in the pit of your knee. The more thigh you have hanging off the seat, the more pressure you have on the knee. So, if you sit back as far as you can the risk of knee injury goes down.
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One thing that is never said when talking about the leg extension is that placement of the seat back. The seat bottom should be right in the pit of your knee. The more thigh you have hanging off the seat, the more pressure you have on the knee. So, if you sit back as far as you can the risk of knee injury goes down.
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that_G_EvanP
I've got some bad news for my fellow long-bois out there, but being 5'6 is a big plus when it comes to having swoll looking quads (and wheels in general. Not saying that you can't do it, just that it's gonna be a lot more difficult. Good luck. Hey, we're tall and you can't lift weights to get that, right?
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I've got some bad news for my fellow long-bois out there, but being 5'6 is a big plus when it comes to having swoll looking quads (and wheels in general. Not saying that you can't do it, just that it's gonna be a lot more difficult. Good luck. Hey, we're tall and you can't lift weights to get that, right?
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