How to get BIG LEGS - 2 Best Exercises to Grow Your QUADS

[@coacheugeneteo]

***TIMESTAMPS*** What are your favourite 2 Quad Focused Leg Exercises? Drop a comment below and let me know! FYI the Drop Set of Death is a 4x Drop set, performing 10 reps per weight increment, with a 10 second isometric hold at the end of each set. Have fun. 0:40 - Exercise Number 1 1:25 - The Drawbacks to Barbell Squats 2:50 - Why Machines are so Beneficial 4:00 - Task Failure vs Muscular Failure 4:53 - Exercise Number 1 Technique Tips - Leg Day with Sharelle Grant - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJu4pHWKiJWXatk Click this link to jump straight to the section where we discuss structural differences for Set Up 6:39 - Exercise Number 1 Alternatives 7:30 - Exercise Number 2 - featuring @mountaindog1 8:50 - Why Exercise Number 2 is AWESOME.

[@robertbalazs5279]

Leg press and BSS. Would you recommend doing BSS with heavy loads (barbell in both hands/weighted west) in lower (5-6) rep range? Great video, keep up the good work coach!

[@nickridpath8037]

Both staples in my routine when I can include the hack squat. Haven’t had access to a commercial gym in months though so I’ve had to substitute the hack squat for a heel elevated front squat

[@getfit7678]

Hack squat with torsonator or barbell jammed in corner as well as lunges

[@madhurchari6851]

Front Squats and leg extensions

[@user-bf1hg2bq4y]

Where would the pendulum squat fl for you in terms your top quad exercises?

[@RJ_171]

These have been my staples since I was coached by my exercise physiologist 1. Bulgarian split squats with dumbbells 2. Hack squats Thanks for the tips on both exercises!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Excellent!!

[@bigdaddyyumyumthechocolate8481]

These are the best I tried everything trying to hit my quads and nothing until I did these 2 exercises together I do them to failer. I did legs in Monday and I still can't walk it's usually glutes and hamstrings that hurt but it's my quads and glutes

[@TheDesertStormGuy]

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[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you very much

[@jakescakes]

Underrated comment. This channel is a nice, zen-like change of pace from the modern BS videos.

[@catedoge3206]

Yes

[@BarbellmusicGYM]

Quadfather - bless me with quads beyond quads. Legs above legs. Gains that will be the envy of all family.

[@trevisrobotie924]

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[@mojojojo7783]

Thunder! Thunder! Thunder Thighs Ho

[@ahnorn]

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[@catedoge3206]

Wheymen

[@Fouterosholygrail]

I was expecting a "Through the fire and flames" tutorial but all I got was a bunch of leg exercises.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Hahahaha

[@D3zy22]

Then do em 😂😂

[@jayfreshtv819]

I’m sure the caption says it all😅

[@catedoge3206]

Lol

[@fazilaagarali8658]

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[@gaddirafaelalfonsoco3648]

I switched from using Goblet squats to Bulgarian split squats during my home workouts and I find it much more effective in training my quads, thank you for this! Cheers! 💯💯

[@abhishekchaudhry80]

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[@coacheugeneteo]

Hahha that's the goal isn't it

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[@eyang7]

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[@coacheugeneteo]

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[@gymaddict346]

I'd thought so 😂😂

[@lowbvll8969]

Fire and flames bahhhh

[@Sharkyktc001]

The second time I ever did the Bulgarian Split Squat Dropset of Death, I nearly bit a chunk out of my own forearm trying to distract myself from the pain. "It was leg day" is a strange way to answer the question "Why do you have human teethmarks on your arm?"

[@coacheugeneteo]

Hahahahhahahahahhaha

[@hetisjoelb]

Honestly even tho it sucks major ass, I dont see why people would get so crazy under the pain. I can cope with it but a lot of people cant. I think it would be interesting for people to train their pain treshhold

[@neversaw]

@@hetisjoelb I get to lot of discomfort in my back foot because of the resting on my foot and haven't worked a way to make that easier yet

[@aniruddh1999]

These videos are so calming you could make them about literally anything and I would watch them srsly

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you haha

[@aja363]

Agree! Simply love your style of talking, coach!

[@harbour123]

a lot of people skimp on leg workout due to barbell squats & the society has stigmatized that the machine workouts are the worse due to the limited range of motion... as a result, people procrastinate & avoid leg workouts all together .. thanks man , you opened my eyes

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[@jebstewart7295]

As a recent subscriber I just wanted to say, you have excellent content. Your filming, editing, and ability to relay information in an entertaining and informative way is top-notch. You deserve much more exposure, and subscribers! Cheers!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you very much

[@Nerdcrusher]

1:24 - How do you squat with no arms?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Oh my god 😂😂😂😂

[@tonyorob]

@@coacheugeneteo Heyyy he might be serious with that question! Lol

[@raistakilhara]

magic

[@dztrbdgod]

Weighted vest

[@TheKimber09]

Brilliant

[@clevelandaglennable]

This really makes sense. Thanks for showing us the difference and how there is less stress on our spines. First time viewing your videos and I have now subscribed.

[@derekmartindill5762]

The way you articulate your point is second to none.

[@williamarrowsmiith8380]

Brilliant and very eloquently explained! Oh, but he had to include Bulgarian Split Squats... how I love them, but they are pure FIRE on the legs.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Yes!!

[@manspeej]

-lowbar squats (i love powerlifting) -heel elevated ssb squats -reverse banded hack squats (my gym has the arsenal strength reloaded hack squat) -leg press (cybex squat press specifically) -leg extensions i dont do all of these in one session but i love all of them and cycle them in and out, i always end leg days with leg extensions tho

[@djoy81]

Amazing info, thanks for posting. That task failure vs muscular failure was a real gem, and your squat technique is flawless. I've experienced growth from sumo deadlifts and dumbbell lunges but I've never trashed my legs with Bulgarian split squats or hack squats. I'll definitely be trying those Bulgarians...

[@vcuheel1464]

I have balance issues with Bulgarian split squats. Seeing your video using the pole for balance is so helpful. Thanks to you and John Meadows (RIP).

[@lucaarr_8574]

I really like your calm and details you give about exercises and their purposes. Well done!! 👍🏻

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you so much!

[@zaeemalehsaan559]

the calmness in your voice makes these videos even better

[@coacheugeneteo]

☺️✌️

[@DaxTaylor.440]

This guy is awesome, straight to the point, makes those timestamps so impatient people like me can quickly see what we want to see. Definitely earned my subscription

[@CCardinalchris]

Yessss finally someone with some sense when it comes to squats. Even worse when your legs are longer than your torso

[@laurenprincehouse]

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[@kellymarques2801]

I`m brazilian and I found your channel today, its amazing! My english is not so bad and I understand you very well! Thanks for these tips!

[@icejumperke]

I always do smith squats with the feet further away and close together to really hit that vastus lateralis. Love it.

[@timkenda8203]

I just found you, through some sort of weird "EUGENE SAID DONT USE BARBELLS" controversy, and I'm so happy someone talked shit, because you're one of the best channels on the platform. I used steroids for a few years, but I swore them off 16 months ago, relapsed in my recovery, got down to 137 pounds, and I've been building back naturally ever since. I'm sitting at 200 even rn, very fluffy, about to start really restricting calories, and I'm making up for the difference in food by consuming your videos. Thank you!

[@easytee]

That was the smoothest, calmest explanation I've ever witness in my life! Now I wanna destroy my legs! 🤣

[@coacheugeneteo]

Good luck Hahahha and thank you

[@williammorson1535]

Such a pleasure to listen to due to his excellent command of the English language . technical information is outstanding. I will be majoring on the hack squat in the gym.

[@TheBeerduck]

Hacksquat-variation and legpress are currently my 2 mains. Dropset of death on legpress is always fun, dropping one plate all the way down to 1 plate. Makes you appreciate air and be able to breath normal. Another ”fun” quadkiller is picking a song, around 4min long, and then doing 1 set of leg extensions until the song ends. 1 minute is easy, the last 3 are pure pain.

[@AidanArentz]

It's great to mix it up with regular barbell squats and other assisted squats, like the hack squat machine. One issue I've had personally, is using machines too much, then ending up with a strength imbalance between by legs and core/back. I got to a point where my back and core would tire much faster than my legs, which began to mess up my barbell squat technique. By the 3rd set I would start to slouch, but my legs would still be O.K.

[@jakeportolese4031]

Yessss hack squat!!! The first time I tried this from your plan I never knew what it was lol. I then found it in my gym and BOY WAS IT A KILLER! Thanks again Eugene for the video !

[@GabrieleMottaCarabus]

Best T-shirts in all history of lifting KZbin channels. Great videos by the way!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! Plini rules!

[@mattmitch2235]

Mine are legs extensions and seated hamstring curl and then I alternate between leg press and squats 🙌🏻🙌🏻 btw your videos are by far the best on YT for exercise selection and form Qs! Keep doing what your doing and your channel will Blow up

[@hetisjoelb]

Yeah why not grow quads with a hamstring exercise

[@saviourr69]

@@hetisjoelb i think he meant his favorite for the legs in general and for different muscles

[@lesilestivany7839]

G,day I'm 55, & I'm still training since 19,, I've had to give up my favourite squats do to joint pains,,,now I do leg press & hack machine squats.

[@mykuuul]

Split squats/lunge variations on the smith machine are current faves! Single legged leg press is up there too 😄

[@coacheugeneteo]

All the unilateral gainz

[@bigdaddyyumyumthechocolate8481]

For me it's split squat and the hack. I've done barbell squat, leg extensions even leg press but nothing hits my quads like the 1st 2.

[@hey_rushy]

Came here for the Quad exercises. Subscribed for the quality info delivered with a chilled Aussie vibe 👍

[@Dre9Mega]

Thank you for this Eugene ❤ I'm 6'2 and 323 pounds (was 330 2 months ago so I must be doing something right lol). I just started the gym and I was trying the barbell squat, I got 3 sets of 5 for 50 kg and could really feel the burn however, it's just so awkward positioning myself under the bar, my legs are quite long compared to my torso so I found myself tilting. I was walking around the gym and saw the hacksqaut machine and thought to give it a go, and although it was very new to me, it felt so much safer. I'll keep using it as my main quad developer from now on, along with the leg press and the splits. Hope you're keeping well brother, and thank you again.

[@catedoge3206]

Update?

[@fillitup100]

Is that a Plini shirt? A true man of culture 👏

[@Nas721]

Great video! I have been doing Squats for leg growth but my lower back and knee become too painful to continue. These are great alternatives, please show more for a full leg day. Much thanks

[@Mattscalf]

Yo that home gym is INSANE!

[@Samo-y1s]

This guy ia gonna be big, I'm speaking it to existence.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@CodyCleggMusic]

The Plini shirt and background guitars. Coolness points + 1000

[@LATU676]

Just in time for Leg Day tomorrow!! Thank you sir 🙌🏾

[@coacheugeneteo]

Enjoy!!

[@johnnyg7899]

All of these are good. The one exercise I had to quit after I hit 60, was the leg press machine. Reason being is that excessive weight led to excessive groin/pelvic strain and dislocated bone. It is alot safer to do regular hack squat machines or squats. The natural movement prevents injury as long as you don't over strain your back.

[@andrewso7497]

Love your description about task failure vs muscular failure. I noticed every time I have failed on a back squat is due to ankle mobility or back fatigue. I started trying to do landmine goblet squats and that's when I truly felt my quads fatiguing me.

[@Thedudeabides803]

Greatest delivery of info ever sir. As usual.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you very much

[@felipeandaurq]

Hey Teo!, definitely my favorite one is Bulgarian split squat...I think is so versatile and awesome for improve imbalances. Great tips as usual, thanks a lot!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Nice!

[@kyleecelik2305]

I'm just new to your channel but I'm loving the simplicity of your videos and direct explanation of the exercises and why we should do them. I've been a faithful Bulgarian Split Squat user for many years and I've just started using the Hack Squat Machine so I will see how it goes.

[@iucortes]

Bulgarian split squats and elevated "pistol" squats are actually my fav ones for the legs. But I've to say that the reverse nordic curls are pure fire for the quads!!!! Really nice content like always Eugene, thanks for another great video🙏🏽❤️

[@coacheugeneteo]

Nice. Thank you

[@fireandice1860]

I like your explanations. Im a truck driver, I have no idea how to consistently lift. One day Ill figure it out. For now, Ill learn

[@GavinHarris29]

I will never forget the first time I completed the Bulgarian split squat drop set of death. I couldn't walk properly for days lol

[@coacheugeneteo]

Neither. I'm pretty sure that video was the last time I did it hahaha

[@danielpettit4814]

@@coacheugeneteo Hey Brah, what have you found to be the best recovery method after such intense leg days? My legs suffer after these days. As always thanks for providing more wise words!

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

WHERE CAN I FIND SAID WORKOUT????

[@elaminmochichi7767]

@@danielpettit4814 Have you tried properly stretching your legs pre and post workout? I can walk again

[@danielpettit4814]

@@elaminmochichi7767I have done pre and post stretches, sauna for heat recovery, ice recovery, ensure I get the right amount of water, nutrition is onpoint, even tried Magnesium topical spray and Pineapple juice and turmeric for inflammation. My legs just suffer.

[@ZMAN71]

I like the use of the pole for assistance let’s you focus more on the muscle and less on balance. Great video 💪

[@michaelgray9236]

I thought i couldn't love your channel anymore, then i noticed you wearing a plini t-shirt

[@coacheugeneteo]

Yes!!!

[@LARRYNH1]

Task failure vs muscular failure- love it, thanks brother!

[@donniegrande9186]

Yep single leg squats and I do superset with front squats! 💪🏽

[@coacheugeneteo]

Nice!

[@cianomahony2494]

All makes sense. I've been looking for an alternative to bring up my quads.

[@mikerenshaw7867]

My favourites for quads are ; 1. Split squats 2. Smith machine squat Quad squad! :)

[@coacheugeneteo]

Legend!

[@LifeWisdomTV]

anything smith machine is the iron graveyrd

[@MikeGuadango]

I love the time stamps. Thanks for putting them in. Great video

[@UNGETABLE7]

A PLINI T-SHIRT? ❤️ Jacked guitarists unite! 😂

[@coacheugeneteo]

Yes!

[@mikelozano4292]

I have used leg press and squats as my 2 focused movements for quads. Just4 sets each. Watching this now I may try my hack squat again. Next change in variation. Great examples and quality in video. Keeps up the great work!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Nice! All the best

[@pikachupowers]

Hey Eugene, thank you for the awesome content as usual. Your channel is pretty much the only place I turn to these days when I'm actually trying to learn something new on the topic - and I did - regarding the aspect of the difference in hip flexion on the rear leg when doing split squats. You brought up an awesome point there. I totally agree with you on your preference for the hack squat. However, I am also a big fan of elevated heel squats; since with the right amount of elevation, you can get that super effective straight torso setup even with a barbell. I implement all three.

[@jelleenwanessaonsea6971]

Leg press and squats

[@milkomihaylov]

Today i used what i learned abou legs training in this chanel.For the first time i did squads for 5 sets with absolute no lower back pain.The top set was with 80kg x5 and i felt strong. Thank you.

[@stuartknight2174]

Nice explanation and backed up with solid logic. One of the best leg video's I've seen.

[@random8274]

"Hey girl! You lookin ......ehm sorry sir"

[@akin1989]

New viewer here. This is only the 2nd video of yours that I have watched.... and I'm sold. You sir have earned a new subscriber

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you!

[@akin1989]

@@coacheugeneteo Thank you for the very informative content. I'm a newly qualified PT and from what I've seen from your videos, your advice is SOLID. Cheers from London UK

[@healing2gether]

What a great video Eugene, I’m coming off of a spinal fusion surgery I just had done eight months ago, and although I’ve been training hard as a bodybuilder for 26 years I have not been able to train legs for 10 years and I have needed the spinal fusion for almost 18 years now. And now that I’ve had my spinal fusion and recovering I’m looking forward to engaging my legs in some training again. Question, is that your personal training facility seen the videos? Take a look at some of my videos maybe there’s something we can collaborate on sometime and you can help get my legs caught up to my upper body ;) Adam

[@JK-pp2xl]

I was honestly going to ask you what you thought about the split squat, as it absolutely destroys my legs. So glad to see it on here. I hate it, but I will need to dedicate myself to it for some sexy quads. Feels like I am going to have a heart attack everytime I do them. More gyms need the hack squat. Very rare.

[@michaelmcphee2006]

Oh my god. I don't know why it never occurred to me to hold something for balance during Bulgarians. I've avoided them because they feel unstable.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Yes! So simple

[@orangez1986]

Same

[@anmolkumar3148]

This channel and coach is real content

[@albertoserrano7854]

Reverse lunges and Bulgarian Split Squats did the most for my quads. I tried one time the deah drop-set, it was my first and last time doing it.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Hahahahhaha yess

[@TheAndrewd213]

Since seeing your gym setup in my recommended videos 3 days ago, I’ve been watching you everyday. Thanks for the clarity & consistency. Keep up the work

[@jacknolan560]

Love Bulgarian split squats. I stopped doing back squats because my back would give out long before my quads.

[@glenrisk5234]

Yeh I had that problem too. I found time under tension training helped a great deal. Concentrating on glutes helped, dead lifts, hip thrusts. But I still love those BSSquats. The limiting factor for me turned out to be ankle mobility. Being aware of how it was throwing my form off and stretching to get every bit of flexibility out of them I could combined get with TUTT for better control I got a good degree of improvement.

[@vinnycantone90]

I’m Gonna give this a try today after my car accident I can’t squat anymore my lower back always hurt since that day this opened my eyes a bit to try these movements

[@jothidas369]

I love doing squats and split squats. But I have a postural problem. I have knock knees and it's hindering me from training optimally since I started training. Please hep me fix it if you can sir. 🙏 . I know nobody asks this, but most people are lucky and I am not. I want to be my best. Please make a video on knock knees fix or knee valgus fix. It will be of a great help.

[@coacheugeneteo]

I can't say for sure mate

[@Noobshreds]

I watched another video of your the other day and loved it, and now I see you rocking a Plini shirt. God mode.

[@Godwinnk]

RIP john meadows ❤️

[@arthurfleck629]

Gone but not forgotten 💜

[@Mightykb]

Great content! Ever since i added Hack squat and Bulgarian split squat to my training i noticed huge improvements to my quads developments.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Nice!

[@robinferdous9164]

Apart from squats, lunges and leg presses, I really like doing a Smith machine split squat on an elevated platform for that extra juicy depth

[@coacheugeneteo]

Nice!!

[@zzhomeboy1]

Yes! Uncle Eugene dropping more good contents!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you!

[@TheK5054]

Hey coach, is there anything one can do to alleviate knee pain when doing the hack squat? Knee sleeves help a bit, but it still feels like my patella wants to pop off. Many thanks!

[@coacheugeneteo]

It might not be set up properly or you don't have mobility for it. Or could be. A shit machine.

[@iontrap]

I found this video a couple of days go, just in time to try your tips on hack squats. All I can say is, WOW, my quads have never felt that much activation!

[@awreckingball]

Hack squat ruins my low back just as much as squats. Yes I keep my back flat and have worked with a couple of decent coaches.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Damn. Not for you then!

[@jaggeriscoughmedicine]

Dont go so low. Assisted pistol squat. Frog jumps. Iso wall hack squat.

[@andyhall7032]

great video !! good to see both the hack squat and bulgarian split squats getting the kudos they deserve...barbell squats aren't for everyone and you can still grow without them !!

[@odevries30]

Is the leg press an okay alternative for hack squats? either single leg or normal

[@coacheugeneteo]

Absolutely

[@Tserang]

Or Smith machine squats

[@BowBeforeTheAlgorithm]

1) Close Stance Front Squat with Heels Elevated (3 second eccentric) 2) Close stance feet forward squat w/ 3 second eccentric

[@coacheugeneteo]

Nice!

[@itsmimi3154]

This is interesting. I normally do barbell squats at home because I don’t like squating at the gym but I’m going to start adding in the smith machine here and there because I do agree that barbell squats can be taxing on the lower back sometimes. I don’t have access to a hack squat machine so that sucks. I’ve added Bulgarian split squats but had to practice a lot at first but man are they hard to do but super effective. I’d love to hear some of your top upper body exercises.Thanks for the tips!!!!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Excellent! Check my other vids for upper body

[@spoonradio2367]

this is the only youtuber i really trust fr gym advice banger after banger dude keep it up

[@TheAcdcnz]

Can you do the second technique at home tho? Or do you need that machine for back leg?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Yes you can do it using a bench or anything similar

[@MEGATestberichte]

Again some mindopening things to think about. I also dont squat free nor more because i never achive to really hit the right musles to failure. When i use a seated sliding leg press it works.

[@MrHyjac]

Hey Eugene, How many exercises would you uses for a “upper day” on a 3 day upper/lower rotation?

[@coacheugeneteo]

I don't know? It depends !

[@MrHyjac]

eugene teo just as like a general guideline for someone wanting to pack on muscle.

[@davidsands3785]

First and foremost, love the content. Your analysis is as sound as your voice is soothing. As far as favorites. I'd have to say both the high bar squat and hack squat. The high bar for strength, the Platz style hack to sculpt. That said, the Bulgarian split squat is the one leg exercise I hate. Which means it must be the best

[@katielee7308]

I have a love hate relationship with bulgarian split squats, I'm sure everyone does but they are always somewhere in my training plan. On the hack squat, whenever I've done them I always feel like I am pushing back rather than up and I can't put much weight on due to my strength being compromised. Any ideas why this could be?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Can't say for sure. It could be your foot placement though as your body is fighting position. Or it could just be a shit machine.

[@kikowilson2704]

Other golden video, coach 🙏. My favourite would be Bulgarian split squat, and landmine lunges.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you keeks!

[@danielcurran7926]

I took my girlfriend through a bulgarian split squat dropset of death when she'd never really done failure training before it was hilarious

[@coacheugeneteo]

😂😂😂 savage

[@beefbroth6539]

How's single life so far?

[@IO9802]

Never seen a right hand doing split squats.

[@NiTr091]

Hahahaha that is hilarious

[@bryanc.5463]

Standing Single Leg Extensions with the cable pulley and ankle strap is the best isolation exercise for the quad, especially the rectus femoris.

[@steviewang4102]

Barbell Squat: Overrated, most people lack necessary mobility, lower back gives before quads, high injury potential. Bulgarian Split Squat: Underrated, most people can do properly, quads give out first, low injury potential.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Excellent!

[@billf529]

Great information Theo! You have a calming voice.

[@JakeyMikeySmithey]

I'm not sure what's more impressive, your hair or your legs lol

[@coacheugeneteo]

Haha thank you