The Best Reason to Train Legs

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Alex Leonidas

Alex Leonidas

Күн бұрын

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@Fortress333
@Fortress333 7 жыл бұрын
Training legs is a lot harder than training upper body, so it should be done for building mental fortitude as well. Never skip leg day, because that would be the beginning of the end... When you train your legs, training your upper body will feel like you deserve that. You can only progress by making yourself uncomfortable (even if just a little).
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Well said Jeroen.
@IIRyainII
@IIRyainII 5 жыл бұрын
Very true
@ericyoutube77
@ericyoutube77 2 жыл бұрын
My legs are massive and my arms are tiny :(
@mushroom11g55
@mushroom11g55 10 ай бұрын
It's not the beginning of the end but you are holding yourself back. Last year was a skipped leg year for me but I trained consistently all year. This year I'm incorporating leg day so I'm just gonna ascend to the next level.
@robbiel8677
@robbiel8677 7 жыл бұрын
Pistol squats on the back of a moving horse builds incredible leg stability.
@africanpeter2339
@africanpeter2339 4 жыл бұрын
Funny shit bro hahaha
@yussefcheaitou
@yussefcheaitou 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine how strong you would be if you did +20kg pistols on top of a flying airplane
@ultralightcam6963
@ultralightcam6963 3 жыл бұрын
Ok killua
@Jono_1987
@Jono_1987 4 ай бұрын
Ty will get my gym to install one 👊
@ThePickledDyl
@ThePickledDyl 7 жыл бұрын
Rack pull above the knee crew
@grantfullick
@grantfullick 7 жыл бұрын
Dylan Wolfe #rpatk 👌
@lionfelidae7698
@lionfelidae7698 4 жыл бұрын
Rack Pulls above the navel crew
@Comicwiz27
@Comicwiz27 3 жыл бұрын
@@lionfelidae7698 rack pull above the chest crew
@Dayyan69420
@Dayyan69420 2 жыл бұрын
@@Comicwiz27 rack pull above the delts cre
@MightyYoungSir
@MightyYoungSir 5 ай бұрын
rack pull abouve the neck jk
@Ultradude604
@Ultradude604 7 жыл бұрын
I totally feel you. Before I started training legs, and just train upper body front and back. I thought that was tough. Now I've been training legs, and my upper body workouts feel like a swedish massage compare to my lower body workout!
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Work capacity gains!
@JAM
@JAM 7 жыл бұрын
Additionally, leg training releases test & growth more than if you didn't hit legs. It's the foundation to your overall frame so don't be skipping leg day, prioritize lower body if anything!
@PumperPanda95
@PumperPanda95 5 жыл бұрын
Broscience is strong in this one
@JosueLopez-kk9us
@JosueLopez-kk9us 3 жыл бұрын
@@PumperPanda95 no broscience, it's a fact that squats and deadlifts elevate test and growth hormones
@PumperPanda95
@PumperPanda95 3 жыл бұрын
@@JosueLopez-kk9us Show me the studies.
@elka-bs8590
@elka-bs8590 3 жыл бұрын
@@PumperPanda95 its true, but its insignificant amount that changes absolutely nothing lol.
@alibobobaba1337
@alibobobaba1337 7 жыл бұрын
just do arms everyday and you'll be fine.
@xxbublebee123
@xxbublebee123 7 жыл бұрын
alibobo baba goddammit
@Trumpforeveerr
@Trumpforeveerr 3 жыл бұрын
Alpha af
@talder123
@talder123 7 жыл бұрын
I mostly train legs because at first I wanted to be the opposite of the big upper body small legs guys I always see. I rather have big legs smaller upper body. A balance of all muscles is most important but I still prefer legs over upper body
@Subliminal-b5s
@Subliminal-b5s 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, i'd love to think like you
@madhurchari6851
@madhurchari6851 4 жыл бұрын
I wish I had your perspective 😔😔😔😔 keep it up bro
@UltimateKeyboardist6
@UltimateKeyboardist6 7 жыл бұрын
You're right man, Also, it helps with leg drive in cheat movements for the upper back, and rack pulls. Train legs to get a huge upper back
@KyokuDoKansoShinasai
@KyokuDoKansoShinasai 7 жыл бұрын
530 Trap Bar PR hit today and yesterday! Gotta edge these up to 600 by end of year, NE is the key!
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Keep killing it Harry! Every time you comment it seems like you're making more and more gains.
@minecraftlord568
@minecraftlord568 7 жыл бұрын
AlphaDestiny this fucking guy, not only does he have the best lifting channel on KZbin but he's like Father Christmas he knows all his subscribers individually!!
@nawec8484
@nawec8484 7 жыл бұрын
Harry Raven Get after that shit, boy!!!
@user-rp2tz9lr1m
@user-rp2tz9lr1m 5 жыл бұрын
horse with no name he knows one person and ur saying he knows all his subscribers, how does that work?
@kumasuke1
@kumasuke1 6 жыл бұрын
Doing legs, ie squats and deadlifts has revved up my fitness levels, helps me sleep better at night and enables me to take massive dumps!
@NROhvac
@NROhvac Жыл бұрын
Ive been deadlifting and squatting for the past year, ive been adding so much muscle to my overall body its crazy
@dauers.2304
@dauers.2304 7 жыл бұрын
8 hours arm traning will do the trick tho
@MTGMADETOGROW
@MTGMADETOGROW 7 жыл бұрын
Bro I really appreciate all this info uve been puttin out consistently, THANK YOU!
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
My pleasure :)
@Timothy_Himothy1
@Timothy_Himothy1 7 жыл бұрын
You're releasing videos daily it seems like! Keep it up my man!
@alexdmrgs
@alexdmrgs 7 жыл бұрын
Tim Schwoegler he is
@MySacul
@MySacul 7 жыл бұрын
Just want to give you a thumbs up for your video about getting back to training after sicknes. The parcial reps advice was flawless, got my numbers back in merely a week. Keep up man.
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that Lucas!
@coryrockwell8864
@coryrockwell8864 7 жыл бұрын
Why have a big house without a strong foundation? That's the main reason to train legs in my opinion. Good video
@Lado93
@Lado93 7 жыл бұрын
Man lets do box squat PR´s. We want see that !
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
I've been doing box squats recently to improve leg drive for deadlifts. I will see how it works out. I'm also doing lots of good mornings off pins, I am playing around with these lifts to assess carryover.
@19HM98
@19HM98 7 жыл бұрын
Ladislaff narrow stance AKA deadlift stance box squats are great for leg drive
@Barkotek
@Barkotek 7 жыл бұрын
AlphaDestiny training footage baby pleeeeeease!
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's what George Leeman said and it makes sense especially for behind the back deadlifts. What I keep thinking about though...is whether wide stance is superior. I mean a wide will build a close, but close won't build a wide. On one end we got Leeman saying to do narrow stance for deadlift carryover, and on the other end Louie Simmons says to do wide. Hard to believe which is correct yknow
@19HM98
@19HM98 7 жыл бұрын
AlphaDestiny it's all down to specificity if you ask me. Wide is good because it builds your regular squat AND will help your deadlift (since wide does build close), so it kills 2 birds with 1 stone. Narrow is good because it puts you in an incredibly similar position to your deadlift, sitting back with a close stance means you're forced to lean over a lot (much like the start of a pull)
@allstar4life3000
@allstar4life3000 7 жыл бұрын
This is 100% true. I neglected legs and built my upper body for my first year of lifting. The newbie gains came, but I was left with a weak core, a hurting back, and poor muscle endurance. Thankfully my legs do not appear small, (they're definitely weak) but I've learned that it is a *necessity* not an option. Eager to see what my body can really do now that I'm implementing full body routines and including legs. Sound advice as always Alex.
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Nice man, keep pushing those leg gains
@adult2370
@adult2370 7 жыл бұрын
Looking at all the comments on your videos, it's like everyone has been bullshitted by the fitness industry for years, being told slow negatives, focus on TUT and other conventional training methods, and they have finally found your channel and are now making huge gains because they are finally training how they should have been training all these years! Its incredible, Hats off to you Alex for keeping it real and finding the best methods for everyone
@Ezmody
@Ezmody 7 жыл бұрын
You are the only youtuber that I talk to other people about and advertise ur shit lol. I'ts not because I get paid to do it, but ur information is the truth and the truth will always get respected and end up getting shared.
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Preciate it brother
@yonatangoldin1981
@yonatangoldin1981 7 жыл бұрын
man can you please please make a full workout routine to increase my vertical jump. you are a legend.
@DCJayhawk57
@DCJayhawk57 7 жыл бұрын
The background makes me hope you're about to do some stand-up comedy.
@ryandeffley7652
@ryandeffley7652 7 жыл бұрын
Man, it's awesome how Alex always preaches work capacity. After grip strength work it's the most overlooked/undervalued aspect of training. My main motivation for squats, deadlifts, etc is the intensity it provides. Also, if you want leg power/work capacity, do HILL SPRINTS. Just doing them for 20 min 2x p/wk yields HUGE results.
@alexb292
@alexb292 7 жыл бұрын
currently the best fitness channel on KZbin. Alex has the 'alpha frequency' Elliott talked about and genuinely cares about his fans and their questions much like Elliott did. gotta draw the comparison and I see Alexs channel being just as big as strength camp one day
@tamasmezei5074
@tamasmezei5074 7 жыл бұрын
I just tried the 20 rep squats and I was out of breath for like 5 damn minutes
@k_nenna
@k_nenna 7 жыл бұрын
I am aware that u have already made a video about "chicken calves"? However I just wanted to know where you stand in terms of developing your calves for improved athletic performance, namely speed and power in a game of rugby, which mainly includes sprinting at high speeds and dominating collisions (e.g. making powerful tackles w/ powerful leg drive).
@lad12121212
@lad12121212 7 жыл бұрын
But what if your legs are big enough? maintain leg training to maintain the size or just stop training legs?
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Maintain, you don't want to stop completely. That, or move onto a different facet of leg training such as deadlift-specific programs. This is what I do for the most part, train the posterior chain like a madman.
@lad12121212
@lad12121212 7 жыл бұрын
AlphaDestiny awesome man! yeah I do athletics so I think I will do plenty of plyos pistols and Olympic lifts for maintaining!
@emZee1994
@emZee1994 7 жыл бұрын
do single leg exercises like split squats, pistols, lunges and do things like hyperextensions and the prowler/sled push and pull (run fast with it, dont load it up and go slow). they hit the legs hard but they are exercises that cant be loaded really heavy so packing mass is difficult with them (unless you're a noob). and dont neglect your calves
@Aswornbyshade
@Aswornbyshade 7 жыл бұрын
Liking the videos shot from the 'Alpha Cave', Alex !
@thouxander3204
@thouxander3204 7 жыл бұрын
the only reason why i dont hit legs is because ive heard that doing squats and stuff like that affect growth. im 5'4 and only 16 so theres chances of me still growing a few inches and i dont want to affect it, but i have made some great muscle on my legs by doing cardio being that i was running with heavy weight on me (went from weighing 215 to being 173 right now in just 5-6 months)
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Provided that you use proper form and do not get injured, it will not stunt your growth. Actually many coaches have argued that squats and deadlifts enhance growth due to the growth hormone release.
@TrueKivan
@TrueKivan 7 жыл бұрын
I'm totally mental about my legs, everything else always lags behind them since no matter how little time I have, how much stress and shit I alwayd find time to squat, and this is why I enjoy your novice program as it makes me squat thrice a week. Glorious. Add around 200km of cycling to and from work and the gym weekly, lots of walking at work and this might be why I manage my recovery just fine. Just used to this, especially cycling.
@top3anythingrandomstuff98
@top3anythingrandomstuff98 7 жыл бұрын
I started squatting 3x a week and my bench got stronger wtf?
@top3anythingrandomstuff98
@top3anythingrandomstuff98 7 жыл бұрын
Well yeah I went from benching one time a week to 3x and did some progessive overload each workout and I increased 15kg in like 2 weeks..I was very suprised but I feel like squat made me stronger overall my body just squatting that heavy weight so many times a week idk if I gained muscle but my nervous system is more stronger atm and yeah I did some bullshit bro split before now Im on a fullbody program that did something too I guess.
@top3anythingrandomstuff98
@top3anythingrandomstuff98 7 жыл бұрын
I didnt understand half of what u wrote bruh but yeh my bench got stronger from squatting 3x a week and I also increased my bench once a week to 3x a week too but I noticed that my body got stronger overall from squatting and that helped me to push my bench I believe or maybe the fullbody program gave me super saiyan power im not sure but something happened.
@adriansic3441
@adriansic3441 7 жыл бұрын
Top3 Anything & random stuff full body program with squat 3x/week the best mass gaining program
@stelliumeleven2889
@stelliumeleven2889 7 жыл бұрын
How about leg training increasing muscle building hormones? As soon as I started training squats and deads as a beginner my progress blew up. I felt like a new man. I never had such a feeling from training my upper body.
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Honestly I believe the claims are overhyped. Little fluctuations in hormone levels will not affect the total levels in the grand scheme of things. It's a minor benefit at best. But you know what, if it helps gym bros stay motivated to train legs let them believe it!
@DigitalHaze65536
@DigitalHaze65536 7 жыл бұрын
I am that guy with the big upper body and mediocre legs. Most of my mass occurred from manual labor and gasp, lifting with machines at the gym, not a squat or deadlift occurred until I had at least 85ish% of the mass that I have (upper body).....and the rest of the 15% I believe was simply from getting my upper body lifts better after I had started free weight squats/deadlifts. 5' 7" 198 pounds 23 1/2" small leg, 24" for the "big" leg. I have some fat but i'm the body type that stores little fat on arms or legs....mostly all gut. Arms 16 3/4" Anyhow the most I ever squatted (free weight) was whole 255 for sets of 5 lol, Deadlift a whole 315....I can't do them without screwing my back up. (old inflexible man....) I really don't think I'd magically have 17"+ super lean arms if squatted 405+ for sets of 5+, I'd just have legs more like yours. (26" right?) This is with benching 240 for sets of 6....and doing god knows what (700+) for my back pulling heavy sets of rolls off air shafts at work. (with a hoist but there is still tension when the core rubs on the shaft) BTW thanks to YOUR advice a couple of years ago I have found that the single leg-leg press actually makes my legs grow, they were 1/2" - 1" smaller before I started doing them. (I've only been doing them for 3 months! though) If you have a bad back they are your best bet I think. (hoping for 25" eventually)
@jennshanae7892
@jennshanae7892 7 жыл бұрын
Your speech is waayyy better now keep it up broski
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Janesha
@DyNaM1k
@DyNaM1k 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex, new sub here, I have watched many of your videos and your content is great, you give out very good advices and they help me a lot, thank you man.
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Happy to help brother!
@croatianwarmaster7872
@croatianwarmaster7872 7 жыл бұрын
This is so true for me,I from time to time start "broing" my training meaning not doing legs and I've always found I have trouble finishing my workouts when I do this.Train your goddamn legs people,in the long run you will build more muscle.It can be 3 times a week 3-4 sets of squats.
@ryanegal4845
@ryanegal4845 7 жыл бұрын
I love doing half pistol squats with 4 pound Dumbbells on an upside down BOSU ball at least twice a week.
@techwatch67
@techwatch67 7 жыл бұрын
265 bench at 18, 2 years lifting and weighing 182... am I at a good place or am I lagging?
@ScottAokii
@ScottAokii 7 жыл бұрын
When you don't work out at all but you started to because you somehow ran into this channel.
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that Scott
@melo15813
@melo15813 7 жыл бұрын
i dont train legs haven't trained them in months, all upper body for me #teamchickenlegs... seriously tho im not dealing with an inner thigh/groin injury im still trying to heal. its depressing knowing how much im missing out on gains
@usayeed727
@usayeed727 6 жыл бұрын
I can totally vouch for what you’re saying.
@MrSasuke2222
@MrSasuke2222 7 жыл бұрын
Its also half of your body just saying.
@jamesmcnary4939
@jamesmcnary4939 6 жыл бұрын
Makes sense. I injured my knee a month ago. So I’m only doing upper body, recovery has decreased a ton.
@frankcolletti4344
@frankcolletti4344 7 жыл бұрын
kettlebell swings is a great substitute if you have a difficult time squatting.
@swan20051395
@swan20051395 7 жыл бұрын
Once I started training legs twice a week all my upper body lifts went up
@UndoMove
@UndoMove 7 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with this. From doing deadlifts for years because of track I have really good work capacity and rarely get out of breath.
@thegamegoat7878
@thegamegoat7878 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Alpha, what do you think of the rule that knees shouldnt go past the toes? Ive been squatting heavy and past the knees for months because ive thought thats just how i was able to squat
@renskorevaar5329
@renskorevaar5329 7 жыл бұрын
It's almost near summer..so that means i throw fasted hiit cardio on top of my fullbody routine.The day after.Works great.
@TheUpTownFan
@TheUpTownFan 7 жыл бұрын
Alex i would be interested if you made a video highlighting the differences in the specific muscles that get hit between: a) high bar squat b) low bar squat c) safety squat/yoke bar squat d) front squat and which one you think is best if u had to stick to 1
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
I would never stick to one, but if I can remove a variation from that list it would be the low bar.
@aragon19964
@aragon19964 7 жыл бұрын
AlphaDestiny and why is that?
@ciaran7889
@ciaran7889 7 жыл бұрын
What do u think of the Bulgarian method? do u believe it would give results long term as a natural lifter?
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
It's a phenomenal system. The only thing is that you need to really optimize your nutrition and be dedicated to running it. It's not for everyone IMO
@ciaran7889
@ciaran7889 7 жыл бұрын
AlphaDestiny thanks for the reply!
@garrywellman
@garrywellman 7 жыл бұрын
AlphaDestiny I would love to see you do a video on your thoughts on the Bulgarian method. Really interested to hear what you have to say.
@garrywellman
@garrywellman 7 жыл бұрын
jtyree0226 oh, thanks
@teevlookorange8452
@teevlookorange8452 7 жыл бұрын
Nice background, and great contents , thank you .
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@IsmaelDrucker
@IsmaelDrucker 7 жыл бұрын
The best way to train legs is doing Box Squats while drinking a real food protein shake builds all kinds of work capacity. Olive Oil helps as well.
@RDR12344
@RDR12344 7 жыл бұрын
I've noticed after I focused on my legs hamstrings to be exact my gym sessions are now cut in half!
@MikeGubisch
@MikeGubisch 7 жыл бұрын
Who else just putt in a amazing arm workout
@PhantomO01
@PhantomO01 7 жыл бұрын
Great video-- I've tried to explain this simple point to soooo many novice lifters some get it some just completed miss it.
@konstantinostolanoudis765
@konstantinostolanoudis765 7 жыл бұрын
Hey alex, it's been 3 weeks since i started your novice program,i want to ask you if can train core(weighted plank,side crunches,hyperextensions),calfs and neck on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and not perform the weighted plank on each workout. It's an amazing program, definitely gonna buy NE when i hit the required numbers on the compound movements.
@jocosh3454
@jocosh3454 7 жыл бұрын
Rack pull above the knee except use your legs to do it
@theatavist5120
@theatavist5120 7 жыл бұрын
You should set some videos to some creative commons photos of desert canyons, forests, etc. Maybe throw in some sort of distracting activity as well (maybe dealing blackjack games, playing some cowadooty, or, shit, even reloading some brass).
@kristiyangrigorov5232
@kristiyangrigorov5232 6 жыл бұрын
Can my height growth be stunned my doing Deadlifts, Leg press and Squats?
@tgkturbo478
@tgkturbo478 7 жыл бұрын
my legs are too fking big, i am 175cm height and 80kg weight.Even tho my upper body is ,,lean'' my legs are fat spot they are covered with fat (mixed muscle and fat) and i rly want to make them smaller. So i stopped training legs and just do cardio and focus a bit on diet. Is this the right decision? Pls help guys
@ilyas-ug6ln
@ilyas-ug6ln 7 жыл бұрын
TGK Turbo do both
@tgkturbo478
@tgkturbo478 7 жыл бұрын
if i do legs they will just get bigger
@ilyas-ug6ln
@ilyas-ug6ln 7 жыл бұрын
The muscle will get bigger which is a good thing, so you must make them visible by doing cardio
@walidmassani
@walidmassani 7 жыл бұрын
wow same here. nice to hear somebody with the same problem.
@Baris2gs
@Baris2gs 7 жыл бұрын
I stopped with squats completely , not even box squats but i could do 315x5 easy, so im just doing deadlift now for lower body.
@UnlimitedHatred
@UnlimitedHatred 7 жыл бұрын
An additional reason is for leg drive on the bench. my bench went up 10 lbs even when I took almost a month off of chest training and hit legs 2-3x a week. No joke. Squats increased my bench.
@MOJOverseManny
@MOJOverseManny 2 жыл бұрын
4 years late but.......Your recovery Probably got better not the leg drive
@Jk-zv6tz
@Jk-zv6tz 7 жыл бұрын
Well. Ever since I've been doing more leg training, mostly box squats or zercher squats, my above the knee rack pull has increased. I though it would too, as I've notice even with above the knee rack pulls and hack Rack pulls, my quads were getting bigger, so I though if I trained my legs more, my rack pull should go up as they still have to extend to get the weight up.
@peeteri95
@peeteri95 7 жыл бұрын
So is push/pull better than upper/lower because if one does legs in the beginning of push/pull it induces higher work capacity?
@Laramoney11
@Laramoney11 7 жыл бұрын
You'll be at 100k subs in no time
@loganvervicos8395
@loganvervicos8395 7 жыл бұрын
When you lift 180 kilos on deadlift, the 120 kilos of T bar seem so light
@kingquads6982
@kingquads6982 7 жыл бұрын
Logan Vervicos what are kilos?
@albertavanessov1399
@albertavanessov1399 4 жыл бұрын
@@kingquads6982 omg
@The.tennis.doc1
@The.tennis.doc1 7 жыл бұрын
alex, please make a video about getting shoulders bigger, i think their a very important aspect of looking huge, thank you.
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Got lots of videos like that from 2016, watch those in the mean time. Will make new vids on shoulders soon.
@Noneofyourbusiness-rq9jq
@Noneofyourbusiness-rq9jq 7 жыл бұрын
High box squats heavy weight 200kg +.. for sets of 15 people try it for a month
@chadlink8199
@chadlink8199 7 жыл бұрын
Have you tried a pure white background
@heithheithinson2495
@heithheithinson2495 6 жыл бұрын
How about try training your beard trimmer alpha destiny?
@edge21str
@edge21str 7 жыл бұрын
I almost never break a sweat during upper body lifts but as soon as I start squatting or deadlifting I look like someone poured water on me and I sometimes even get a little winded.
@danielsantiago1212
@danielsantiago1212 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex, I was doing like a brosplit monday-chest/triceps, tuesday- back/biceps, wednesday-legs/shoulders, and arms again on thursday sometimes acessory work on fridays (for about 3 months) seen some results, started watching your videos and moved on to the jason blaha novice program (now I love my workouts) but after a month it looks like I am losing gains in size but gaining in strenght. By the way love your videos keep up with the good work.
@dyelfinder
@dyelfinder 3 жыл бұрын
You aren’t eating enough
@kenbrandon4554
@kenbrandon4554 7 жыл бұрын
do you think pistol squats with some weight will bring a decent bit of size for a beginner?
@r33keaton11
@r33keaton11 7 жыл бұрын
You mention GPP work... but what about G4P work? I'm tough out here man.
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
To each their own, I would never do it but you do what you want.
@senseiDi
@senseiDi 7 жыл бұрын
I have a question. I have some knee pain no matter if I train or not. I did a MRI scan and it shower no actual problem with join or bone or what ever in the knee but still it hurts when I do a simple body squat... will the heavy low rep high sets training in some way fix this ??? or will it make it even worse ?!
@craneman602
@craneman602 7 жыл бұрын
I train legs to have big glutes, so I can then in turn attract girls with big black glutes to demolish for gpp work, right Alex?
@truealphamale132
@truealphamale132 7 жыл бұрын
What's with the background?
@hooah87871
@hooah87871 7 жыл бұрын
Full Force do you have any ideas or opinions about the content? or is just saying "lame background" your most honest attempt at relevance
@peeteri95
@peeteri95 7 жыл бұрын
Go change your diaper lol.
@Drugsknowledge
@Drugsknowledge 7 жыл бұрын
its jason blahino style up this bitch mayne
@michalhromadka686
@michalhromadka686 7 жыл бұрын
it's fine..
@jeraisnaturalfitness9313
@jeraisnaturalfitness9313 5 жыл бұрын
Training legs is good because it's the strongest part of our body. Stronger legs equals strong legs equals strong body
@WhiteDraqon
@WhiteDraqon 7 жыл бұрын
Hmm, that makes sense why I like more upperbody trainings now and hitting legs hard 2 a week and being out of breath but upper body, easy peasy.
@tucsonspartans
@tucsonspartans 7 жыл бұрын
Do you agree that high frequency is the best way to get stronger and build muscle? For example a 6 day per week upper/lower routine if I'm not exceeding my MRV?
@OfTheiAm
@OfTheiAm 7 жыл бұрын
You were adamantly against this in previous videos..... Did something change?
@FabianBach
@FabianBach 7 жыл бұрын
The Alpha Body vs. Natural Enhanced!? Is NE superior? Setups like zyzz or seid program 3 days a week or intensity day, 2 days off volume day? Which is better in terms of progress
@Jk-zv6tz
@Jk-zv6tz 7 жыл бұрын
Fabian B. NE, hands down.
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
NE is superior on all levels.
@27pugsly
@27pugsly 7 жыл бұрын
I notice I train legs that my bench press is through the roof!! I always train legs and chest get the best of both worlds!
@nominox1158
@nominox1158 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds interesting. I will Start to Train legs and See if my Bench goes up
@foilster1
@foilster1 7 жыл бұрын
I'm 17 and I want my chin hair to fill in should I start minoxidil?
@shawngadwa269
@shawngadwa269 7 жыл бұрын
Yo Alex, should we be concerned about spinal compression when following a program such as NE that includes tons of heavy lifts such as rack pulls, squats, farmer walks, rows, shrugs, etc? Especially considering that it is impossible to tell if someone already has spinal compression and/or bulging discs without an MRI and training heavy could potentially make their invisible condition worse. If so do you recommend stretches that decompress the spine after a heavy workout? Do you believe a strong low back will help prevent spinal compression? Thx for your time.
@eloylopez8509
@eloylopez8509 3 жыл бұрын
What is the difference between work capacity and volume ?
@mindfreak1able
@mindfreak1able 5 жыл бұрын
i have 16 inch calf muscles and 11.5 inch arms.. suggest me better option to either increase my arms or tone my legs so that the muscles get reduced due to heavy fatigue .. recommend me any training methods that would put more emphasis on my upper body especially on my biceps which appears to be smallest part in my body.....
@kamevaartycho
@kamevaartycho 7 жыл бұрын
Alex, do you know about the upper-lower program from StudentAesthetics? what's your opinion on it?
@hadi257
@hadi257 7 жыл бұрын
damn 2 months ago if I am not wrong you were having 30-40k subscribers.....and now its like the biggest jump ever you gaining subs, so proud of you following you since you had a shitty neck and traps 😂😂😂
@robscott2904
@robscott2904 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex I really enjoy biking, what are your opinions on doing bike sprints for gpp?
@PhilipKestell
@PhilipKestell 7 жыл бұрын
Alpha! can you point me in the right direction? currently the only time i have to train is for 40 minutes over lunch on M, T, Th, F. Looking at full body, there is not enough time to do full body. So I am currently doing an upper/lower split, but i am always running short on time. I am super setting Squats and RDLs 5 sets of each 8-12 reps, and this leave very little time for anything else. I also feel dead between sets, out of breath and unable to go on, so I am wanting to work on my work capacity, I was thinking if HIIT on the elliptical could help with this.
@beanieseagull8713
@beanieseagull8713 7 жыл бұрын
Do squats help your upper body growth though ?
@RiKo18
@RiKo18 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex, i've been lifting for a year now but been following bro splits and push - pull, until 3 weeks ago that i started following your novice program, I enjoy going to the gym 5 times a week, what do you think about Monday, Wednesday and Friday doing your novice program and on Tuesday and Thursday doing some squats and extra leg work? p.s i have a lot of free time to go to the gym and to recover. Keep up the great quality content. I know you'd like us to follow your program exactly as written, but i feel i have good recovery and work capacity that i would like to train legs a little bit more often.
@Ballen9494
@Ballen9494 7 жыл бұрын
Alex, what are your thoughts on exclusively using specialty bars such as the Buffalo Bar, SSB, and Swiss Bar?(Just for OHP, Bench and Squats not Pulls)
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
I'm a massive fan of specialty bars. If your gym has, make use of them!! I definitely would.
@helannelan2666
@helannelan2666 7 жыл бұрын
what if i can't do barbell squats and deadlifts? am i fugged? i got a genetic problem with my neck and i can't put too much strain on it when it is in it's concentric. this is alright if we're talking about my laughable ohp but for heavier lifts my doctor gave a strict no... i do have a squat machine tho so i'm mainly asking for deadlift. should i do rack pulls instead?
@gastilarrivey3654
@gastilarrivey3654 7 жыл бұрын
do a how to look like Frank Zane please, i like the way you analyze and explain which exercises to use
@tmoonz1991
@tmoonz1991 7 жыл бұрын
Legs 2x a week has been the real deal for me, it allows me to get a lot of volume in over the week, more so than the typical 1x a week bro approach. The gains have been a lot better! yet a lot of bros are brainwashed into thinking that 1x a week is the only way to do it, sure, 1x can work for some people (mainly more advanced guys who are strong already), but so many guys have got mediocre leg gains and should reconsider their approach! also, my neck growth seems to be stuck at 18 inches flexed, I'm not sure i'm doing enough volume although I can visibly see my neck looks more muscular now..4 sets of back, and 4 for front curl a week? any more needed?
@SonsOfDeForest
@SonsOfDeForest 7 жыл бұрын
frequency is key for naturals. at least 2x a week, 3 is best. also consider working side to side as well as front to back for more thickness
@1974dodgecharger
@1974dodgecharger 3 ай бұрын
Genius
@TheOlzee
@TheOlzee 7 жыл бұрын
Personally I think from the hip down consists of the best body parts. Glutes, hammies, quads, calf’s #1.
@jeremeymanuelpillai1674
@jeremeymanuelpillai1674 7 жыл бұрын
Would you ever go to a chiropractor
@bijuu_boy1482
@bijuu_boy1482 7 жыл бұрын
Do a home leg workout
@Julius1997.
@Julius1997. 7 жыл бұрын
i have a 600 pound box squat goal wish me luck!
@AlexLeonidas
@AlexLeonidas 7 жыл бұрын
Nice goal man!! Kill it
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