Leg training before photo shoot???

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yamaha11

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• Feb 21, 2006

• #1

Gentlemen,

Can someone please tell me the best way to train my legs lets say 1 week out from a photoshoot.

Ive observed that my legs look best about 3-4 days after training. (stirations, cuts), but exercise is best?

Squats? (usual sets are 3 sets of 12 @ 225, ass to the floor)
Press? (usually 3-4 sets ending with 6-7 plates per side)

would legg extensions be best pre-contest? (photos)


any information is appreciated

thank you

 

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angelblue

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• Feb 21, 2006

• #2

Each person has a different body composition...meaning everyones body reacts differently. If I were you...work on all the larger muscles. Pay attention to what weights make you "push out" more.

Good luck!!

 

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yamaha11

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• Feb 21, 2006

• #3

So heavy/low volume or lighter/high volume??

 

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saudades

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• Feb 21, 2006

• #4

I'd say lighter/high volume to medium/high volume.

 

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mikeswift

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• Feb 21, 2006

• #5

the amount of striations and cuts you see in your legs a couple of days after a heavy workout are probably due to the massive amount of blood that the workout put into them has now left and you're seeing the muscle still somewhat pumped but not full of blood and water... are you going to take anything to try and drop any water at all or take any other supps to help? I'd probably suggest a high volume workout 2 or 3 days before and maybe even some cardio but I'm sure the competitive guys can give you a better idea. Good luck.

 

supermannpc

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• Feb 21, 2006

• #6

incline walking on the tred mill or stair master
if your looking to cut them up

 

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angelblue

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• Feb 21, 2006

• #7

I am going to sound stupid (but we all have to start somewhere), what do you guys mean by volume?

 

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yamaha11

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• Feb 21, 2006

• #8

I do plan to run some potassium & OTC diuretic 3-4 days before photo shoot. So i guess i will shoot for some moderate weight & moderate to high Volume....

I am running the stair master twice daily for about 30 min (speed intervals)
digital calipers say im at 4.8% BF (lol there is no way that could be correct) id say im -closer to 7-8%.....of course cut out the sodium!!

 

kdog

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• Feb 21, 2006

• #9

supermannpc said:

incline walking on the tred mill or stair master
if your looking to cut them up

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I use that stair master for contest prep...nothing like it. The pain is awful. SUperman is right though, you will get cut up...

 

Glen Whitestone

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• Feb 21, 2006

• #10

Pre-contest/shoot I would go with medium reps, start with extensions, then squats, leg curls, I would throw out the presses for the week.

 

Glen Whitestone

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• Feb 21, 2006

• #11

BTW-Angel-volume means lots of repetitions. Or high volume.

 

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angelblue

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• Feb 21, 2006

• #12

ahh...thank you Glen!!

 

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yamaha11

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• Feb 22, 2006

• #13

Hmm--usually squats blow my quads up & they dont look to great afterwards.....
Ill try that 4 days before shooting.

thanx