Legs And More Legs

 

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There are a couple of guys at the gym that seem to use every weight in the building when doing their leg presses.  Every 45lb weight is used on the machine when they are working out.  They are nice guys, not the obnoxious type who when they are not doing a routine stand in front of the mirror all the time.  But it must boost their ego to use all that weight and only do 1/2 a range of motion on leg presses.  If they did what was more beneficial they would use less than half the weights they are now using and get better results.

Then if I happen to be doing legs at the same time they are there would be some 45lb weights for me to use.

Bad timing for me this morning as I walk into the gym and see those two in the leg area of the gym.  So I had to change things up a little on my routine this morning.  Very simple really, I just switched leg presses with leg extensions and I was all set.  What I had actually planned was to do some squats.  This was a bit of a dream cause I haven't done squats for many years.  Always thinking I would avoid injury if I avoided squats.  They are the best for legs and a I am going to do them.  Not today though!

I didn't record any of my lifts today.  I could say that I forgot my journal but I got lazy about recording my lifts.  Anyway, here is what I did. 

These are supersets:  202 tempo, except for leg presses and dead lifts, 8-12 reps, 90 second rest between supersets.

Leg Extensions w/ Straight Leg Dead Lifts
Leg Presses w/ Hamstring Curls

45 degree calf presses w/ Standing Calf Extensions

Stationary Bike Intervals:  12 minutes and 1 minute intervals

No abs today;  Not a big surprise i am sure

Although the workout didn't go as planned I was happy with it.  I can feel my legs getting stronger and better stability.  Probably not eating enough though cause I am getting really hungry.  I know one thing that I need to concentrate on is drinking more water.  It will probably curb my appetite a little besides being good for me.

Tomorrow will be arms.  Exercises I love to hate.

Have a good workout,
Jerry

PS-Be sure to watch the video at the top to see the right way to do stiff leg deadlifts.