Best Leg Routine

[hazardous]

Does anyone have advice for building some strong ass legs? Trying to build legs on an ecto frame is

I know squats are a staple, but what rep/set range and how about frequency? And any other exercises/tips you guys recommend that you've actually seen aid you with growth/mass?

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

EAT
Squat and deadlift 2-3x/week
Run a double progression scheme (i.e. add reps, then add weight)
Make sure your form is on point... hit depth, don't round your back

And one more thing..... EAT

 

[allshaftnohead]

I go with a half heavy weight half plyometrics style. Some days are 100% heavy lifting, some 100% plyo, some half and half. I based it on the vertical jump bible (you can google the PDF), but I've tweaked it more for strength. I feel better about doing legs twice a week when I mix in plyo and give my back a break from the heavy weight (I have some lower back problems). Definitely get squat, dead, ham curl, and some sort of lunge type work in though

EDIT: Didn't read your whole post. I do a warmup set with just 135, maybe 10 reps, then work up from there. I normally get in 4ish work sets depending on weight and how I'm feeling, and try to do 6-8 again dependent on weight. You'll have to build up, but once you get to lifting heavy it feels so good

For mass, I did a lot of leg press. My glutes and quads exploded when I did what basically amounted to jumping press. Just explosive thrusts on it. Obviously you have to be careful, but that will get you some mass pretty quickly imo

 

[hazardous]

I go with a half heavy weight half plyometrics style. Some days are 100% heavy lifting, some 100% plyo, some half and half. I based it on the vertical jump bible (you can google the PDF), but I've tweaked it more for strength. I feel better about doing legs twice a week when I mix in plyo and give my back a break from the heavy weight (I have some lower back problems). Definitely get squat, dead, ham curl, and some sort of lunge type work in though

EDIT: Didn't read your whole post. I do a warmup set with just 135, maybe 10 reps, then work up from there. I normally get in 4ish work sets depending on weight and how I'm feeling, and try to do 6-8 again dependent on weight. You'll have to build up, but once you get to lifting heavy it feels so good

For mass, I did a lot of leg press. My glutes and quads exploded when I did what basically amounted to jumping press. Just explosive thrusts on it. Obviously you have to be careful, but that will get you some mass pretty quickly imo

What's a jumping press?

 

[Diondon]

I can tell you what I normally do on leg day Substitute whatever weight you prefer
Barbell lunges 4 sets (I go the length of the gym floor & back)
Squats 4 sets
Standing calf raises w/ a 45 lb plate 4 sets
Leg press 4 sets
Leg extension 4 sets (10 reps each leg, then 10 reps both legs)
Hamstring curls 4 sets

Them I'm outta there

 

[allshaftnohead]

What's a jumping press?

I just literally mean I am using a leg press machine and jump off the platform as hard as I can. Again idk if it's safe or anything lol

 

[Formerly known as...]

Some days go to the gym and just squat. Do like 10 sets, go heavy and also do some good reps.

Always mix it up.