Bodybuilders Rank The 3 Best Leg Exercises Of All Time

[@gregdoucette]

Most underrated for legs, Bench press Cycling and holding it in when u need to use the washroom

[@puffer69]

Skipping Legs harder than last time

[@Heyght]

Actually funny joke! Just like turkesterone

[@polo7865w]

nah pullups better then bench press for legs

[@goldenturdZeniru]

Great points. That belt machine is amazing but never seen one in my country. The tip for leaning forward on the hamstring chair is gold.

[@Siethon1]

Idk if there's much of a discussion to be had, of course both Dr Mike and Janicki's options are great. What am I supposed to do, argue bosu ball squats are superior?

[@AndrewPokornik]

😂

[@charlesjohnson873]

Dr. Mike's leg routine is my fav.

[@lawrencebywater2112]

Would love to know if there’s belt squat alternative you can do in a less well equipped gym

[@charlesjohnson873]

@@lawrencebywater2112 the only thing I might be able to point out is if you have a dip belt you can use that for "belt squats", looping a dumbbell through or a plate if you can find somewhere elevated enough to squat. It's certainly not the same, and I'm not the biggest fan but it does ok as either a pre-fatigue or post workout method.

[@avatajitei]

I guess next leg day i'm frying my brains cells with some bench press

[@danciomacome8230]

Bench press?

[@mjchicken]

​@@danciomacome8230yep 👍 because of the leg drive

[@Henry-yi4rg]

Both lists are great. Eric's list can be found at most gyms

[@johnnybombz8262]

traditional high-bar squat w/wedge, blasts my legs

[@liamburns8554]

Nothing hurts my legs more than this. Especially high reps with pauses to go again

[@andrewc1568]

I like Dr. Mike’s list better, but I also like Eric’s list because it’s more likely I can find those machines at a local gym.

[@michaelkn8]

Eric's list is literally my Monday Workout at the moment. There's just one more exercise for the calves. Calf Raises on the leg press to be precise.

[@jhoncheck5300]

Yo, that thumbnail nuts, man

[@Sparks00psn]

Literally. You can see his nuts.

[@keithhopkins1346]

This is awesome. Do this as a series. Amazing content.

[@adriancit6491]

Great video. Can't wait for more like it. I don't have a belt squat at my gym. So for this I'll choose leg press option

[@ethiograde78education-kx8nm]

The Thumbnail Is Wild😮

[@ethiograde78education-kx8nm]

Anyone Who Have Noticed The Similarity Between Dr. Mike's Face and The Emoji

[@ComputerCraneKick]

Yeah this one is outta pocket

[@aquariusdude3780]

Me personally picking Erick’s because I have to implement that for myself personally I have a lower back injury and I cannot do a ton of stuff legged deadlifts I still implement them cause it’s an amazing move but I think Erick’s list is more convenient and able to progress for me

[@peterminton8105]

Hi , I've been taking creatine for 4 months . I've put on just over and inch on my squads in take time . My calves have grown as well . My legs have really grown from using creatine and leg exercises . I'm nearly 60 years old . Creatine really is a great supplement and I have enjoyed how I feel . My muscles in my legs are just solid when I squeeze my leg muscles . It feel great . 👍

[@stewsview5164]

With you explaining more why you lean forward on the seated hamstring machine I will not try this on my next workout. I will probably have to lower the weight but if I can get the max stretch and work myself harder it will be worth it. I pick you list, Eric, because my gym does not have the belt machine. lol.

[@TrueYellowJustice]

Leaning with dr Mike here but I do love that unique Bulgarian split squat

[@ChiselledK1990]

I’ve recently been doing Smith Machine Bulgarian Split Squats, and they’ve been great. However I haven’t been elevating my front foot, so I’ll give that a try next session.

[@giovanniluiz4782]

MORE MIKE AND ERIC PLEASE

[@joshjones3105]

1. Seated Hamstring Curl 2. Leg Press 3. Pendulum Squat

[@SamuelTitus-cz3fu]

Eric's list and tips are more unique and usefil

[@lolololalala8225]

Nice, my gym just got the beltsquat few weeks ago. been doing it and it feels great.

[@ChrisAHockey]

Sheesh, that Bulgarian Squat variation is interesting. I will try this on Saturday for leg day!

[@cartermyers9554]

Y’all need to do a leg day together

[@quentonnankivell956]

They habe

[@tvmeyer]

Well I think both routines are great. I think I would go with Eric's just because, like he mentioned, I too have never seen that belt squat machine at any gym I've ever been to. Which is too bad cuz it looks pretty sweet.

[@kaptainkoffee5504]

Why’s no one talking about that thumbnail? Janicki’s walking around with a third leg

[@freddym6643]

1. Bulgarian split squat 2. Romanian deadlift 3. Nordic curl Going geographic

[@Sparks00psn]

Deadlifts are literally an F tier exercise as far as hypertrophy is concerned though.

[@cordovanhobbyist895]

I preferred Eric's selection. What are the best leg exercises with dumbbells and kettlebells? I got 25% body fat and about 90% of that are from my legs.

[@bassman6692]

I’ve never heard of the front foot elevated smith lunges. So I just did the movement with no weights. No need for tomorrow’s leg day session 😅

[@YugaRider]

I prefer Eric's recommendations simply because almost any gym will have an incline leg press machine and it's a very effective all around leg exercise you can safely push to failure.

[@marioturchi9762]

Both are great but for me Eric's stuff works better. I love the leg press.

[@sheabuttersymba]

Both lists are great. I'll give the slight edge to Dr. Mike's. I absolutely love Belt Squats even though I can only use them a few times a year. Eric's list is gold though. I love the Leg Press. Not as fatiguing as high bar squats. 💪

[@yasuh4550]

I'm rocking with your list Eric, love those exercises for this purpose (Dr. Mike is my goat)

[@Mr.PotatoAWESOMEFitnessTips]

Absolutely great options here, love it!

[@AbuZak14]

Wow Erics channel has really blown up.. there was only 12 or 20k when I joined after his appearances on Greg's channel.

[@kob9777]

I pick Erik’s purley cause every gym will have those. Belted squats is so tricky to find in the majority of gyms.

[@INTJames]

I do the same thing on seated leg curls to get a long stretch. I feel like knee flexion is superior to hip hinging for hamstring focus.

[@mikesmicroshop4385]

Personally, I would pick you both! Since I train Legs twice a week I would do all of those just not on the same day.

[@machelgift4200]

I would choose Eric list just because I could do it at the gym. I would try Doc Mike list if I had access to the belt squat.

[@ophirmayer1]

I can only speak from personal experience that deep leg pressing f'ed up my knees quite badly, though i have 20 plus years experience lifting and was quite careful with loading, speed and progression. One should be extra careful

[@thor498]

I rhink that was very specificaly a problem for you. That can happen in any exercise

[@dicktracy3331]

It could be a structural thing for you. Deep knee leg presses work really well for me. Barbell Squats, on the other hand for me, I swear just don’t work with my body. I can’t even get low in the right position. Hurts my knees, hips everything.

[@Ruudwardt]

Belt squat looks great - have to give it a shot. A hidden benefit of deficit bulgarians is stretch of hipflexors.

[@wesseldejager2432]

Been following these from Dr Mike and Eric for 6 weeks and made some serious adjustments to my technique with excellent results all round. On the leg press I have noticed great results. Question - I have serious knee challenges with the left patellar tendon being re-attached and the right quad with some tearing and scarring (both as a result of a squat incident in 2019). Keen to try the lunge/split squat. Should I wrap or brace or just stay away and leg press some more? Knees feel a bit tender even after just body-weight hams-to-calf squats.

[@leftwinger764]

Eric’s leg workout is my favorite

[@Grg1231]

Eric you da man!

[@cowboyz2k3]

Only problem with either list is alot of gyms(especially mine) not equipped yet with hip belt squat device

[@fitness.longevity]

What do you guys think about Charles Glass’ take on bodybuilding and his methods of working out?

[@1922johnboy]

Outstanding Eric ❤😊

[@thenewyorkhip-hopspot5485]

Imma have to try this smith machine Bulgarian split squat. It sounds brutal😁

[@pendragon7600]

I'd say hack squat, RDL, smith machine deficit lunge. But I've never used a belt squat or pendulum squat because I've never had the chance.

[@thenewyorkhip-hopspot5485]

Also I tried the deep stretch leg press bro is right. My legs legit went numb. Especially when u push with ur heels u felt it crazy in the hamstrings✌🏾

[@_baller]

Whatever you do don’t ask Dr Mike about the future or pharma or AI

[@MeanBeanComedy]

Yeah, Jesus Christ, bro is delusional!! 🙄🙄🙄🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Spaceman2484]

@@MeanBeanComedySheesh what did I miss??

[@JacquesGarofalo]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@lucasglenn3079]

Few will understand

[@shararm]

​@Spaceman2484 look for his recent collab with the other doctor mike. He goes off the rails

[@Ryan405M]

Shoutout to whoever made those chairs .

[@pangeyi]

My gym doesn't have a lot of equipments so I will have to go with Eric's exercise. 🤷🏼‍♂

[@JasonAKMitchell86]

I want the rest of the body parts…this was great!!!

[@AlexMcDaniels]

I've never seen such a deep leg press 🤯 5:26

[@7tgm23]

Great lists!! I don’t have a leg press or belt squat at home but I have a smith machine. What is the best quad exercise on that? I like front squat but it’s pretty CNS taxing

[@maxschmidt9461]

I might gow with Eric, though both are great, definitely prefer the leg curl, since it hits all of the hamstrings and I can hit all the other muscles from the SLDL with squat type movements

[@stephanottawa7890]

My three are the same as Dr. Mike's - He must have heard of mine. Anyway, I do not have a belt squat machine, so I have the weight on the shoulders, but I stick to going down quick low.

[@kennethcunningham70]

Belt squat collects dust at golds gym lol im always using it

[@Jcikokalol]

I just wish they would have angled platforms on leg presses. Most people dont have the dorsiflexion to really get as low as they could and without a gym partner to throw 1 inch wedges or platform under your feet, your ankles limit ypu knee flexion more than anything

[@1aikane]

Eric's glutes are worked out perfectly 👌

[@6guage]

I don’t think they mentioned but on both channels I’m pretty sure (RP Strength for sure) have training videos they’ve done together

[@6guage]

One of which was legs

[@matz4k]

You could rank the best 5 legs ever, that would be dope

[@jannickchristiansen7671]

Just a thought maybe legs on machines normal gyms have! I need to find a gym with these machines Dr Mike is talking about.

[@MrShadow116]

Split squats, reverse lunge and notdics

[@IronMayne]

I’ll pick the belt squat , Bulgarian split and the back hyper..sorry bro- I have the squatmax md and is literally great in my garage! Everyone should at least try this

[@mr.tymesup3894]

Two Beasts

[@franciscoeukalyptus6537]

Who is thar doing the spotting while you at 5:04 deep leg press? Your massive glutes are GLORIOUS = Never too big 😊😊😊

[@wan2shuffle]

I read it as Best 3rd Leg Exercises at first.

[@subject8776]

Thoughts on the glute ham raise?

[@damonhill1591]

neither! or both leg press (because I don't have access to a belt squat) rdl bulgarian split squat (which I hate)

[@AyjayAlleyway]

Why aren’t any of you listing back squat?

[@Left4Salvation2]

Does anyone know if there are major differences between the elevated unilateral exercises they each chose?

[@hernanvela7462]

Great video

[@Kureiji-Desu]

I can feel the dieting energy in this one 🤣

[@VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA]

What? 🐿️🐇 No one-legged tippy toe, pistol squat? No Bunny Hop: till your legs, feel like jello? - Stimuli vs Recovery vs Nutrient Intake ☀️🍋 🌿

[@alschirjaev9213]

Nice doing all these already

[@stalinesteban]

This is great

[@colinmurphy7193]

I always thought there was a difference between rdl and stiff legged deadlifts. I thought rdl’s had more of a bent knee/ hip hinge and hit more glute than stiff legged deadlifts do if anybody can elaborate?

[@HCoreSoldierKili]

yeah kinda, but you could also argue that that's the same exercise with just a bit of dirfferent execution. If you wanna maximize hamstring stretch you wanna keep the knees as straight as possible.

[@colinmurphy7193]

@@HCoreSoldierKili makes sense thank you 🙏

[@freddym6643]

Legs that could replace coloumns at St. Peter's basilica

[@samuelmeisterw]

Hello Eric & Mikey boy

[@JD-th3qu]

I like Mike's, but I think from a beginners standpoint, Janicki's is better. Before even viewing this video, I used the same exact formula to grow my legs, and it has worked wonders. I was highly surprised to see that someone as huge as he is using similar techniques. Of course, both would get the job done. The bottom line is advance lifters should go with Mike's and beginners should stick with Janicki's imo

[@kaylek3874]

Eric. My gym has his equipment

[@littlenerdyxalen]

You know Eric is in prep cuz his energy is lower than normal hahaha Hang in there, man! The stage is close!

[@FJJN1005]

Belt Squat is a tease. Most gyms don’t have it.

[@MrShake77]

Both excellent lists, but I’ve never tried that belt squat 🥹😅

[@AyjayAlleyway]

How tf are back squats not on here?

[@crudely2023]

How is that man getting his knees to his shoulders?

[@alixthefunk]

Is this the guy who did who was absolutely horrible when they did a video with Mike and Jarrod where he could not to a controlled rep or slow esentric to save his life or was that someone else?

[@ericjanickifitness]

lol that was definitely not me 😂😅 go check out building a huge chest with tiny weights on their channel. That was me

[@alixthefunk]

@ericjanickifitness yeah I'm sorry bro I looked up on KZbin and realised it wasn't you. You were the opposite where everything was perfection. Who was the massive dude you did everything sith sich poor form? It was a hard watch???

[@timk8258]

@@alixthefunk that was Craig Golias (the guy who is always out-angling people in his photos)

[@ronaldmccutcheon1329]

1. Squats 2. See above 3. See above

[@razvanarsenieioan7705]

Respect Romania Eric

[@razvanarsenieioan7705]

Corect America Olympea Eric

[@JT-dw2bg]

Leg Day 1: Belt > RDL > Smith Splits Leg Day 2: Seated Ham Curls > Leg Press > Smith Splits 🤢

[@ethangilworth7891]

More dr Mike!

[@systemizesuccess]

5:32 Zangief

[@Horsegirl1893]

pleb for the win!

[@JustisforallBodies]

Pastor Osulavine 😂😂😂😂😂

[@razvanarsenieioan7705]

Vlog Eric

[@tmiller12051]

Guess I need to get on the Bulgarian train haha

[@carltimcke5870]

I need to go deep on the leg press and stop the ego lifting and saying that I'm doing all the weight for partial rep stimulation.

[@allenpackard4492]

Both.